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The benefits of Sutton Filmmaking Club

The benefits of Sutton Filmmaking Club

March 2, 2023

What are the benefits of Sutton Filmmaking Club? What the Sutton Filmmaking Club did was teach me that I was not about to achieve anything of production quality without gaining a lot more knowledge.  I needed to be in the company of all the filmmakers who had made films before me. I needed to speak

Making waves the art of cinematic sound

February 21, 2020

19 February, 2020 @ 7:45 pm – 10:30 pm Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound reveals the hidden power of sound in cinema through film clips and insight from visionary directors and their wildly creative sound designers. We will be showing this film at the club and discussing how we can integrate the lessons

Short Film World Premiere Night

Short Film World Premiere Night

January 21, 2020

22nd January 2020 @ 7:45 pm Film Night  We will be showing a range of films that some of the members have made, including 2 premieres and 1 test viewing. WHITE POWDER – George goes to do his washing and meets some strange characters. A light-hearted comedy, White Powder is a comedy short starring comedians on the

Filming a Documentary

Filming a Documentary

January 14, 2020

15th January 2020 @ 7:45 pm How To Make A Documentary Making documentaries is one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavours you can be involved in. However, the art of shooting a documentary is more than just run and Gun. It has to be planned because it can be full of pitfalls on the

Stop Animation Practical – The Results

Stop Animation Practical – The Results

January 2, 2020

The Results It was a great night and well attended. We split into 4 different groups of 3. Here are the results of the teams. 8th January 2020 @ 7:45 pm To start the new year off to a good start we are doing a stop animation practical evening. Sean Phelan will be hosting the

Short Film World Première Night – 25th September 2019

Short Film World Première Night – 25th September 2019

September 22, 2019

This week, we are hosting a world première night with not one, two or even three films. We are talking about four premières of short films and that’s just so far. If you have a film you would like to show, let me know. It does not have to be its first outing. Preference will

Sound Supervising and ADR – July 10th 2019

July 5, 2019

Sound Supervisor Steve Cook – Working with Ridley Scott, and Francis Ford Coppla As well as owning his own sound post-production facilities in Soho and Burbank LA. Steve Cook worked on films such as the Godfather, Star Wars and Lock Stock, crossing paths with Francis Ford Coppola, Guy Richie and Ridley Scott along the way. 

So you know your films? – 19th June 2019

June 18, 2019

You know who was playing the l Am Legend lead perhaps? But do you know in which language Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon was filmed in? And who got tetchy when British critics ridiculed his English accent in Ridley Scott’s 2010 Robin Hood?

The need for speed – 12th June 2019

The need for speed – 12th June 2019

June 10, 2019

Shooting using instinct and opportunity rather than planning and structure. This Wednesday, Doug Rollins, long-term member and accomplished Director will present a fun, educational and entertaining evening.

Boom Vs Lav Mics – 5th June 2019

June 4, 2019

This week, Paul Read our resident Guru on everything sound is looking at the difference between using a boom mic vs lab mics. He will be explaining why, how and when to boom and when to get personal.

Member Benefits

Development of skills

Help and support members

Interesting workshops

Networking with other members

Community Services

Helping not-for-profit organisations

Helping new filmmakers

Offering advice on filmmaking to local businesses and organisations

Contact us here

Sutton Filmmakers
Parochial Rooms,
42 The Broadway,
Cheam, Surrey,
SM3 8BL,
United Kingdom

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