Session led by Paul Dryland Make a a 1 minute film in an evening. Back by popular demand, this fast-paced, creative evening will see club members split into small teams and challenged to create a compelling short film in just two hours, with a maximum running time of 60 seconds! Yes, a a 1 minute ... Read more
Join us for a practical evening focused on one of the most critical (but often overlooked) elements of filmmaking â 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 âactionâ and âcut,â but itâs so much more than that. A directorâs choices shape the entire mood and impact of a film â 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. Itâs part social ... Read more
Step into the spotlight and take the anchorâs chair. In this fun, hands-on session, weâll transform the club into a working TV studio. Youâll 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! Weâre 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 weâre producing as part of the series. Weâd 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 canât get enough of being scared. Weâll explore how horror has evolved over the years, discuss how the ârulesâ of who lives and ... Read more
Session led by Sara Jordan Bring your stage craft to camera Bring your stage craft to camera with clarity and confidence. This focused, two hour workshop is designed for theatre trained performers who want to understand what changes on set, how the lens reads truth, and which habits help you deliver clean, believable takes. Led ... Read more
Session led by Owain Dain Lets Dive Back In Tonight, weâre diving back into the world of horror for a follow-up, and trust me, itâs 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 whatâs ... 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