Celebrating Women In FilmÂ
Contents
- 1 Celebrating Women In FilmÂ
- 2 Screen Acting Workshop, One Line at a Time
- 3 The History (and Future?) of Horror
- 4 Rob Knox London Film Festival Award for Short Horror Lake on the Cabin
- 5 Getting It Right in Camera
- 6 Club Members Filming Weekend 29/03/25
- 7 Lighting for Filmmaking
- 8 Mastering the Art of Lenses
- 9 Picking the Right Mic for the Job
- 10 Keeping Culture Alive
February 11, 2026
As part of the Arts Network Sutton’s grant programme, Sutton Film makers were asked to complete a production with a positive message that supports and promotes creativity in the community. Â Our club members got their heads together and decided to work on an exciting project, incorporating a short comedy film called ‘Best Day Worst Day’, and an immersive documentary on Women in Film. This fun production Directed by Julie Childs, had a predominantly female crew and was written by the films lead actress Rachel Wright.
Screen Acting Workshop, One Line at a Time
November 25, 2025
It was a Tuesday evening in Cheam, Surrey, and the parish hall felt less like a community space and more like a small studio. Cables were taped neatly to the floor, a camera sat on its tripod facing a table and two chairs, and a semicircle of actors were quietly running lines and sipping tea.
The History (and Future?) of Horror
November 6, 2025
On Tuesday 4th November 2025, members of Sutton Filmmakers gathered for a very different kind of night at the club: a deep dive into the history of horror cinema. The special one-off workshop, led by Owain Dain, the club’s resident horror expert and producer of the award-winning short The Lake on the Cabin, promised to
Rob Knox London Film Festival Award for Short Horror Lake on the Cabin
September 30, 2025
Several members of Sutton Film Makers Club teamed up with another filmmaking group to create the successful short Horror film ‘Lake on the Cabin’ (LOTC), Directed by Jem Karto. Filming took place in winter near Crawley, at a picturesque location with a rustic, lakeside wood cabin and jetty. They embraced the cold and muddy banks to shoot over three days and nights.
Getting It Right in Camera
June 24, 2025
At a recent Sutton Filmmakers club night on Tuesday 3 May 2025, club chairman Peter Leverick delivered a thoughtful and technically rich session on two crucial aspects of cinematography: Getting exposure and colour right in camera. Drawing on his decades of experience, including credits as a senior camera operator on Only Fools and Horses and Grange Hill, Peter guided members through the principles and practicalities of getting footage right in camera.
Club Members Filming Weekend 29/03/25
April 2, 2025
Last weekend a small group of Sutton Film Maker Club Members got together to shoot a hilarious short Sci Fi Comedy film called “20.24”. Scripted by one of our members, the film was shot over two days at a nearby location. All of us involved had met at the Clubs Tuesday meeting nights and through
Lighting for Filmmaking
March 26, 2025
Insights from George Burt’s WorkshopContents1 Insights from George Burt’s Workshop2 George Burt: From Club Member to Cinematographer3 Working in a Changing Industry4 The Art and Practicality of Cinematography5 Memorable Moments and Lessons from the Industry5.1 The Importance of Collaboration6 Final Thoughts On a recent club night in Cheam, Sutton Filmmakers had the pleasure of hosting
Mastering the Art of Lenses
February 23, 2025
Filmmaking is a craft of many moving parts, but few things shape the way a story is told quite like the lens through which we see it. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker or a seasoned cinematographer, understanding the art of lenses is essential to mastering visual storytelling.
Picking the Right Mic for the Job
February 20, 2025
Giovanni Tria – A Professional Production Sound RecordistContents1 Giovanni Tria – A Professional Production Sound Recordist1.1 Understanding the Recording Environment1.2 Choosing the Right Microphone for Your Scene2 Key Principles for Mic Selection2.1 Understanding Different Microphones and Their Uses2.2 The Role of Pickup Patterns3 Low-tech and High-tech Sound Solutions3.1 Tackling Phase Issues3.2 Final Takeaways This week, Sutton Filmmakers
Keeping Culture Alive
February 6, 2025
A documentary about Hongkongers settling in Sutton. Here is the full film – Keeping Culture Alive Pictures From The Shoots Here are some pictures from the shoots and the premiere at Throwley Yard Cinema.