Join us for a practical evening focused on one of the most critical (but often overlooked) elements of filmmaking – sound recording. This hands-on workshop is designed to help you get to grips with the gear we use most often on club shoots, and to build your confidence when capturing dialogue on set. Whether you're ... Read more
Session led by - Adrian Dean Directing is often thought of as calling “action” and “cut,” but it’s so much more than that. A director’s choices shape the entire mood and impact of a film — from the way a scene is shot, to how the actors interpret their lines, to the music and locations ... Read more
Our regular club nights are always full of energy, packed with workshops, shoots, and hands-on activities. But one thing that often gets lost in the buzz is the chance to sit down, talk through ideas, and plan future projects together. This Project & Networking Night is designed to give us that space. It’s part social ... Read more
Step into the spotlight and take the anchor’s chair. In this fun, hands-on session, we’ll transform the club into a working TV studio. You’ll have the opportunity to present a news-style piece to camera using our green screen setup, complete with virtual backdrops and studio-style lighting. Whether you want to try your hand as a ... Read more
Session led by Adrian Dean and Rhys Davies Lights, camera... auditions! We’re entering the casting phase for our exciting Sutton FilmMakers Anthology Project, and this club night will be dedicated to auditioning actors for a selection of the short films we’re producing as part of the series. We’d like to invite performers from local drama ... Read more
Session led by Owain Dain History of Horror is here! Welcome, boils and ghouls! Prepare to take a deep dive into the history of horror and discover why we at SFM just can’t get enough of being scared. We’ll explore how horror has evolved over the years, discuss how the “rules” of who lives and ... Read more
Session led by Sara Jordan Bring your stage craft to camera This event has passed. However you can see the write up and footage here Screen Acting Workshop, One Line at a Time Bring your stage craft to camera with clarity and confidence. This focused, two hour workshop is designed for theatre trained performers who ... Read more
Session led by Adrian Dean Welcome back to the writers room. We are turning the evening into a live script workshop. If you have a script, or even just a few scenes, that you think could be stronger, this is a chance to put it in front of your fellow filmmakers and get some honest, ... Read more
Join us at The Parochial Halls in Cheam on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 7.30pm for our Christmas social, with drinks, nibbles and member made films from this year. Our final meet up of the year is a relaxed Christmas social at The Parochial Halls, Cheam, Sutton, starting at 7.45pm on Tuesday 16 December 2025. ... Read more
Session led by Owain Dain Lets Dive Back In Tonight, we’re diving back into the world of horror for a follow-up, and trust me, it’s not just about jump scares. Horror is full of surprises: genre-bending stories with symbolism and hidden themes, monsters that represent real fears, and subtle tricks that make you question what’s ... Read more
Rather than trying to squeeze a Christmas meal into a hectic month, we’re having a more relaxed club social meal in January, when it’s usually easier to book and nicer to chat. On Tuesday 20 January we will not be holding our usual meeting. Instead, we’ll meet at 7:45pm at ECO, 23 The Broadway, Cheam, ... Read more
Development of skills
Help and support members
Interesting workshops
Networking with other members
Helping not-for-profit organisations
Helping new filmmakers
Offering advice on filmmaking to local businesses and organisations
Sutton Filmmakers
Parochial Rooms,
42 The Broadway,
Cheam, Surrey,
SM3 8BL,
United Kingdom