YOUR TUTOR
ANDREW SPELLER
ACO. GBCT
Andrew is an experienced Cinematographer and Camera Operator with a professional career in the Film industry of over 30 years. An early passion for drawn, painted, photographed, static or moving images, developed into filmmaking.
Documentary experience shaped an intuitive awareness of being able to read situations as they evolved, to find the shots that supported the emotion and an ability to get the camera to where it should be to tell the story, readily transferred to narrative filmmaking in TV Drama and Features.
In 2008 Andrew joined the prestigious London Film School as a Senior Lecturer in Cinematography. The MA in filmmaking is an internationally recognised and creatively immersive course.
Andrew’s experience of working with high profile Directors and DP’s in both Film and Digital formats, informs his approach to teaching Cinematography.
Now as a visiting lecturer Andrew teaches at several film schools in the UK and EU.
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Testimonials
“Andrew Speller is one of the best mentors I have ever had. What I learned from Andrew at the London Film School has come to help me even years later after graduation. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
— Fateme Ahmadi - Director
“Andrew Speller’s teaching has been invaluable in helping me start a career in the camera department. Years later, I can still rely on his teaching to ensure that technique never stands in the way of creativity.”
Jackie Teboul - Cinematographer
www.jackieteboul.com
“Andrew Speller is the kind of teacher that inspires you as a student. He brings into class the experience of an accomplished professional and the patience of an understanding mentor.”
Alex Grigoras - Cinematographer
https://alexgrigorasdop.com
“Filmmaking is about working with people, and through Andrew’s patient and empathetic teaching style, I also learnt how to be a better collaborator.”
Christopher L. Thomas - Director / Cinematographer
http://christhomasdop.com/
“Andrew's teaching was the foundation of my career. His resourceful and practical approach to educating was not only inspiring, but without doubt, key to my success in the film and television industry.”
Ben Mitchell - 1st AC/ Focus Puller
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4455019/
“Andrew’s one of my favourite teacher’s of all time. He is timely, kind, patient, knowledgeable and up for a chat about it. I went into design and have taken his visual guidance and open mind with me.”
Nia Fausset - Production Designer
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7810267/
“Andrew Speller is the kind of teacher that makes an impact on their students. He has certainly played a big part in the shaping of my camera career.”
Sonia Rodriguez Serrano - Cinematographer
https://www.srs-assistantcamera.com/