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Our team is here to guide you to the right place and the right person for your shoot — whether you're a producer, agency, VFX or grip, we'll make your production come to life.

The People Behind It

Meet the Team

Our lead operator, Tom, has spent a decade specialising in motion control and 26 years in end-to-end filmmaking. He works in close collaboration with the SuperTechno team to ensure we have the fastest and smoothest way to craft narrative through visual effects.

Tom Ward

Founder / Lead TechnoDolly Operator

Jen is at the heart of our operations having spent 13 years as booking and production manager. She will coordinate your TechnoDolly booking, quotes and enquiries.

Jenny Chapman

Production / Bookings Manager

Brand Partnerships — connecting brands with Sandstorm's production capabilities.

Jason Dollery

Brand Partnerships

Our lovely TechnoDolly assistant and driver, Ethan is a brilliant set of hands on your production and has been with us now for 4 years.

Ethan Heather

TechnoDolly Assist / Electrical

Cam has worked with the team for a number of years as TechnoDolly Assistant, and is also an excellent camera operator. Perfect if you are shooting as a small team, or rehearsing without the main unit, he can be a vital addition for you.

Cam Smith

TechnoDolly Assist / Camera Operator

Frazer has a deep knowledge of Q-Take and Trigger synchronisation as well as working as a TechnoDolly assistant. He is on hand when complex moves require multiple layers of video, triggers sending to sound, light, SFX etc. N.B. We also have a full Q-Take setup with monitoring available.

Frazer Hopkins

TechnoDolly Q-Take / Trigger Assist

Most crews in the UK know Michael from his time at Panavision. He has been focused on Steadicam and Camera Operating for the last few years, but has now returned to TechnoDolly work — bringing a wealth of on-set camera and grip expertise to every shoot.

Michael Mensah

TechnoDolly Operator

Marketing and Comms — keeping Sandstorm's story front and centre.

Alex

Marketing & Comms

Strategy — shaping the future direction of Sandstorm Films.

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Strategy

1993 — Today

Our Filmmaking History

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2024

Sandstorm begins

Tom's first attempt at an edit suite marks the start of a journey that would span three decades of filmmaking.

Open in Soho, London

Our original office in Falconberg Mews by the Astoria becomes the creative hub for a growing slate of commercial and narrative work.

Expand to Wroughton

The hangars at Wroughton become Sandstorm's first out-of-London studio space, opening up larger-scale production possibilities.

Build our own studios

The Old Dairy in Badbury is transformed into custom-built studio facilities, giving Sandstorm full creative and production control.

Expand to Ealing Studios

Sandstorm joins one of the most iconic names in British filmmaking, with four sound stages and full production support on our doorstep.

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Come and See Us

We're based in West London with exceptional transport links — making your journey to us, or ours to your location, quick and efficient.

By Tube & Rail

Ealing Broadway Station — 10 minutes walk (Elizabeth, District & Circle Lines)

South Ealing Station — 15 minutes walk (Piccadilly Line)

West Ealing Station — 23 minutes walk (Elizabeth Line)

By Bus

Stop R — E2, E7, E11, N11 (7 minutes walk)

Stop M — 207, 483, E8, N83, N207, SL8 (8 minutes walk)

By Car

Parking available on-site subject to availability, plus access to an NCP car park 5 minutes walk away.

By Air

Heathrow Airport — Elizabeth Line direct to Ealing Broadway in 27 minutes; 27 minutes by car.

At Ealing Studios, we also have 24/7 on-site security to keep your production safe and sound.

Let's Show You Around

Take a Tour

From a brand new reception, 14,000ft² stage plus 3 existing stages, production offices, workshops and premium dressing rooms, we have everything you'd need for your shoot on-site — so there's no walking miles when every minute counts.