Sam Saunders ⚡️🎬

New Gaffer work 🎬⚡️ Posted @withregram • @commonpeoplefilms @calmzone - THIS IS NOT A DRILL We’re incredibly proud to share our latest project with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), the British Arrows’ Young Arrows and T&PM – a powerful series of films that fuse Drill music, comedy, and life-saving advice. The films aim to treat subtle signs of someone in trouble like it’s an emergency - delivering sharp lyrics, impactful music and humour to cover off all the signs to look for in CALM’s ‘Worried About Someone’ guide.  The project intends to break down the stigma around mental health and empower people to help those who need it most. CALM’s research shows Gen Z are struggling to open up about their own mental health, even though they’re confident in supporting others. A HUGE Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible. We’re honoured to be part of such an important campaign. Big thanks to The Young Arrows Awards @theyoungarrows and Arri Rental  In memory of Gareth Ellis  1990-2024 - A Common People Films Production @commonpeoplefilms Creative & Writer: Osagie Samuel @osagiesamuel81 Arnold Jorge @hisnamesaj Gareth Ellis Director: Kevin Hudson @kevinhudsonfilm Producer: Erin Sullivan @erinn_s Exec Producers: Ramy Dance @ramydance Tony Roberts @asroberts74 Mel Sylvester medders37 T&Pm @tandp.group CCO: Toby Allen Creative Director: Mark Daw Head of Production: Charles Crisp Agency Producer: Carla Sandhu @carlasandhu Senior Account Director: Kelly Gardener, Misbah Husain @mizzhusain 1st AD: Sue King @suekingofficial 2nd AD: Lulu Chaps Script Supervisor: Roxanne Maguire @roxmagsss Production Manager: Aaron Briggs, Emma Stevens Broyd @emmasbroyd DOP: Dominic Lake @dom_lake Camera Operator: Arran Green @arrangreen Devan Clarke-Sheward @devan_cs 1st AC: Oli Robertshaw @robertshaw_oneword 2nd AC: Jasper Maberly @jasper_maberly Connor James Pearce Grip: Tom Trevail Grip Assist: Danny Martin Gaffer: Charlie Lodge @charlie_lodge Sam Saunders @samuel___saunders Electrician: Justin Cheung @chadhine James Booker @jampatboo Sound Operator: Hugo Berry @hugo.berry_

The Cats House - a short I co-gaffed near the end of 2024. It was also my first time working with DOP @o_blowigi . Had a great time on this one, was a fun challenge to light such a huge open space with such minimal kit. Cast: The Villager @paulietrussell The Vicar @john_kearney_jarrett The Cat - Buttons Crew: Directed & Produced by @ctd_films Director of Photography @o_blowigi Edited by @ninacgo Sound Design @ella_mei_ @sophiesoundie 1st AD @poppyhiggins01 1st AC @m.a.wren 2nd AC @lionpaws_ Gaffers @samuel___saunders @charliebush.filmtv Sparks - George Castle @frankieashcroft_lighting Production design @madebyphee Colourist @jongytam BTS @shreyayayayayy Animal handler - Thomas Higgins Production company @l.e.m.o.n.m.a.n Additional photography @evanbridges.dp Rentals@seymourrentals @hazefilmsltd @nationaltheatrecostumehire

Conflicted - One of my first gaffing gigs I worked on not long after going freelance back in 2024. It was a fantastic experience whilst coming with its challenges: having no sparks, three location moves, and somehow fitting all the kit into my Ford Fiesta. A big thank you to @glofilmlighting for supplying the kit. @conflictedshortfilm Cast Macie @paddycavendish Brendon @michaelmather Charlie @akaashdshemar Crew Production @laahproductions Producer @lydiaaahopgood DOP @maria_molsa Production design @frost.fotography Gaffer @samuel___saunders Stylist @rorymcnerney Steadicam @colin_lewin 1st AC @dimi_vakrilov_ 2nd AC camera @saam_haarvey 1st AD Suprasanna Sound recordist @elliott_goodyer Intimicy Coordinator @ravesty Runners @gabriel_oliver_media Joseph Rosenthall Editor @mc.turcotte Colorist @maria_molsa In collaboration with @terralibraagency @glofilmlighting Extras TOM BETTERIDGE @betteridge_tom 🫡 MITCH HOWELL KOSTIS DASKALAKIS SOPHIA ATKINS KEVIN PHIRI Music Et si on dansait - @djkaraba Get Down - @iamjimmykyle

Losing it - a short film I had the pleasure gaffering earlier this year. Was a fun project and great to work with these guys. Spark: @o_blowigi Kit from @glofilmlighting Get @reshare_app • therealmarvinjay Losing It ✨ @seapa220 @hugob0ssman Writer + Director: therealmarvinjay Writer: @dmlsimons Producer: @jessterwre Production Manager: @miranda_bw Production Assistant: @saskya.dacoury The connect: @karan__chh DoP: @adambarnettdop Editor: therealmarvinjay Sound Recordist: @the_hungry_soundie Art Director: @vic.toriaaquino Costume Buyer: @saskya.dacoury Makeup + Hair: @nataliewrightspooky & @jessiehopeweston 1st AD: @dannyzanre 2nd Unit Cam Op: Patrycja Cygan Focus Puller: @dbw_cam Camera Assistant: Ricardo Garofalo SFX Supervisor: Keith Harding Supporting Cast: Indy Stevens-McNeill + Dara Soda Unit Base Supervisor: Charlene Maningding Runner: Stefan Puxon Post Production + Grade: @dani_simone_r @timebasedarts Sound Mix and Outro Track: @alittlesmyth @uncommon.creative.studio Executive Producer: @sim1maggi Chief Production Officer: @jamesguy9 President of Brand + Entertainment: @charliegatsky Big thank you to the top dogs @nilsleonard + @scotty_fingers

Some more work coming in ⚡️🎬 Posted @withregram • @ben_large Closing out 2024 with a collaboration alongside @instaxhq and @spin_brands for their Christmas campaign. From Digby demolishing Christmas cakes to my gaffer going full pyro on a turkey 🦃🔥, this shoot was full of unexpected moments. Most importantly, the whole crew came together to create something fun, fresh, and memorable. Big thanks to everyone who brought their A-game—couldn’t have asked for a better team to wrap up the year with. Director / DoP - 🫶 Client - @instaxhq Agency - @spin_brands Gaffer - Sam Saunders - @samuel___saunders Models - @corneillewilliams / Jesse Akubuine / @allegracapucci / @leonabr0wn Digby & handler - @thegoldendigby & @amalialjcorbett

Camping 2024 - Sleepless nights and 70mph winds didn’t stop the boys 💯😎

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A week of madness

Some good vibes, ain’t gunna front on the gang 💙

Bit of a messy night💙

Juicy