Live at the Syd: Syd on Set

Join us as professional filmographer Steven Heddon gives us an exclusive behind-the-camera view of how a film scene is brought to life! You’ll see how lighting, sound, and direction turn a simple script into movie magic right before your eyes. This short skit follows two friends catching up at a bar, swapping stories about the worst day ever… until they realize they have more in common than they initially thought…

It’s sure to be a fun, entertaining evening, and you get to witness the whole process — from “Action!” to “That’s a wrap!”

Steven Heddon is the owner and creative director of Fusion Creative Marketing, where he has led photography and video production efforts for over 25 years. His award-winning photography includes a first-place honor from The Turner Center for the Arts for a series of photographs taken in China (photos below). His videography spans advertising, corporate, educational, tourism, promotional, and entertainment content.

Steven’s commercial work led him into documentary filmmaking. He has produced three impactful documentaries: The Southside Project (2022), focusing on the Southside minority neighborhood in Valdosta; Below the Line (2023), addressing homelessness in the area; and The Reformation Project (2023), which highlights the struggles faced by incarcerated individuals and their families, along with broader issues in the criminal justice system.

He served as an instructor at the Philanthro Films camp through South Georgia Film Studios and has mentored numerous Mass Media and photography interns from Lowndes High School, Valdosta State University, and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College—many of whom now work in the film industry.

Steven currently offers private film development instruction and teaches at The Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, Georgia.

In October, he will be working with us to have a Filmography workshop. More details below!