FILM • EDITING • SOUND • PRODUCTION

Cobden Pictures

George Cobden — Filmmaking, Editing, Sound & Production

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ABOUT COBDEN PICTURES

01 / ABOUT

FROM WATCHING
TO MAKING.

I've watched over 800 films at just 18, and over time, that interest grew into wanting to be part of the process of making them.

01 — WHAT DRAWS ME TO FILM

Atmosphere is everything.

SILHOUETTES NEON IN RAIN LIMINAL SPACES REFLECTIONS

I'm always drawn to the visual details that can make a shot stick with you — the feeling of a place, the way light falls, or a moment that feels slightly out of place.

02 — WHAT I LIKE TO DO

I'm George Cobden, currently studying Level 3 Film & Media Development at West Suffolk College. I love being involved behind the scenes, particularly Camera Operating, Sound, and Editing. I like how small details can completely change a scene — why a character is positioned on one side of the frame, how a piece of music changes the feeling of a moment, or how a sound can make an image feel completely different.

WHERE I'M HEADING / FUTURE

Cobden Pictures is my portfolio and a record of where I'm at as I continue developing as a filmmaker. I'm currently looking towards opportunities in the film industry, whether that's through employment, an apprenticeship or further study.

FILM REVIEWS

02 / REVIEWS

WATCHING
FILM.

Alongside making films, I regularly write about the films I watch, focusing on what makes them work — from performances and atmosphere to cinematography, sound and storytelling.

2026 SUFFOLK NEWS · FILM REVIEW

THE END OF OAK STREET

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 7 / 10

Set in the early 80s, The End of Oak Street follows the Platt family as their ordinary life is disrupted by the arrival of dinosaurs in their neighbourhood.

Strong performances from Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor create a believable family dynamic, while the impressive special effects bring the prehistoric creatures to life. There's also plenty of light-hearted humour between the family, even as the situation around them becomes increasingly chaotic. While the film didn't change my personal feelings towards dinosaur films, there's still plenty to enjoy.

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PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

03 / EXPERIENCE

ON
SET.

A selection of productions I've worked on and the roles I've taken on throughout my journey into film.

2026 WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

THE SCENE

CAMERA OPERATOR · FOCUS PULLER

A class production challenge to recreate a scene from a chosen film, which ultimately became Scream (1996). I worked within the camera department as Camera Operator and Focus Puller. Filmed on the URSA Mini Pro 12K.