SHOOTING STARTS ON SIMON'S LATEST FEATURE IN PORTUGAL

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COLD MIND BEGINS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Director Simon Hunter returns behind the camera as production gets underway on the ambitious new psychological thriller.

Principal photography has officially begun on COLD MIND, the new feature film directed by Simon Hunter, with cameras rolling from Saturday, 10 October 2026.

Filming is taking place in the Algarve, Portugal, as the production brings the next chapter of the COLD MIND story to the screen.

Following the successful completion of the original pilot, the project has evolved into a feature film, expanding its dark and unsettling exploration of artificial intelligence, human psychology and the increasingly blurred boundaries between technology and the human mind.

Directed by Simon Hunter, whose previous feature credits include Lighthouse, Mutant Chronicles and the critically acclaimed Edie, COLD MIND combines a gripping psychological mystery with a visually distinctive cinematic approach.

The film reunites Hunter with producers Vanda and Alex Everke, building on the creative foundations established during the original production.

Shot using the ARRI ALEXA 35, the film promises a striking visual style, combining atmospheric locations, carefully constructed imagery and an unsettling sense of tension.

Hunter has spent the preceding weeks working closely with the production team, developing detailed storyboards, camera plans and visual references for the film’s more complex sequences.

With principal photography now underway, COLD MIND marks another exciting chapter in Hunter’s filmmaking career, bringing together an international cast and crew to realise an ambitious new feature thriller.

COLD MIND is currently in production, with further announcements to follow.

COLD MIND LOCATIONS

COLD MIND LOCATION SCOUT - OCTOBER 2026

COLD MIND GETS THE GREEN LIGHT FOR FEATURE FILM

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Simon has headed to Portugal to shoot COLD MIND as a feature film.

Following the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the original pilot, the decision was made to take COLD MIND to the big screen and continue the story as a feature.

Shooting begins on October 10 2026 in the Algarve, with acclaimed cinematographer August Jakobsson ÍKS as Director of Photography and Mike Riley producing. The screenplay is written by Ross Jameson.

The feature will build on the world established in the pilot, taking the story and its characters to a bigger, more cinematic scale.

SIMON HUNTER DEEP IN POST-PRODUCTION FOR CRIME THRILLER COLD MIND

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Simon Hunter is currently immersed in the intensive post-production phase of his latest high-end TV crime series, Cold Mind. The post-production work is taking place at Molinare Post in Soho, London, known for its high-quality film and television projects.

Visual effects for the series are being crafted by the acclaimed team at Gorilla VFX, operating from both Bristol and Cardiff.

The score is being composed by Hunter’s frequent collaborator, celebrated composer Debbie Wiseman, with the recording sessions held at the renowned Air Studios in West London. Fans are eagerly awaiting the show's release, expected to bring suspense and gripping drama to the screen.

COLD MIND STARTS PRE-PRODUCTION

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Pre-production has started on Simon’s next project, the TV drama series COLD MIND, which Simon is show-running and directing. Principal photography kicks off on April 15, 2024. Simon will be joined by several of his regular collaborators, including Director of Photography August Jakobsson, composer Debbie Wiseman, and editor Olly Stothert. Simon will kick off directing episode one in April, with completion targeted for late September 2024. Simon commented, “This is far and away the best concept and script I’ve had the pleasure of directing; we might be creating something really special here.” More news as it happens. 

SIMON TO GIVE WORKSHOP AT ST. ANDREWS FILM FESTIVAL IN SCOTLAND

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Simon will be giving a one day intensive workshop “How to make a Scottish Indy movie” at the St Andrews Film Festival in Scotland. The workshop takes place on Thursday 23rd November 2023 in St. Andrews. Elliot Grove the founder of the Raindance festival will join Simon on Stage on Saturday the 25th November for a Q&A about Elliot’s life running one of Europes most dynamic film festivals.

You can buy tickets to attend HERE

COMMERCIAL FOR BOSTON DYNAMICS AND TU UNIVERSITY

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Simon returned to commercials directing in January with a commercial with BOSTON DYNAMICS, the US based Robot company and Dresden TU University. The movie is set in the Dresden Zwinger and compares 16th clockwork toys with the cutting edge technology of today. The idea being that Saxony has always been a centre of technology. The film will be able to view across German cinemas in 2023. The film is produced by German production company AVANGA.

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY WRAPS ON CAN YOU HEAR ME?

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Principal photography was wrapped on Simon’s latest feature film, the World War One love story, CAN YOU HEAR ME? The movie stars Sir John Standing, James Cosmo and Twilight star Peter Facinelli. The movie was lensed by EDIE DP August Jakobsson and shot on the new large format Alexa camera with Optimo and Angenieux prime lenses. The film is now in post production. Meanwhile Simon’s next movie edges closer towards a solid start date. His Norwegian character drama LET’S BE AWAY looks like it will shoot in Norway in October of 2023.

NEXT FEATURE FILM ANNOUNCED : CAN YOU HEAR ME?

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We are really pleased to announce Simon’s net feature film. Set during World War 1 the ghostly drama is a haunting tale of love and grief set against the backdrop of an ancient country estate. The movie will be shot in Shropshire based at Upton Cresent country estate but will feature several scenes on the western front. The movie is being shot by Simon’s long time collaborator, DP August Jajakobsson. Principal photography starts March 1st. Downton Abbey’s Matthew Barber and John Standing (V For Vendetta) have been cast in supporting roles.

RAINDANCE 2021 TRAILER LAUNCHES.

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Raindance has just released the trailer for their 2021 International Film Festival directed by Simon. You can also find this playing at Curzon cinemas in London.

SIMON DIRECTS THE 2021 RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL TRAILER

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Shooting has wrapped on the 2021 Raindance Film Festival trailer. Simon returned again as the director of the commercial which will help drive interest in the world renowed festival. The shooting took place at the Soho Theatre in London’s west end. It features a story about a debut film director previewing her movie in a film festival for the first time.

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SIMON SIGNS ON FOR NEW FEATURE FILM

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Simon has signed on for a new feature film project. Entitled “Can you hear me?” the movie will shoot in the UK (mainly Shropshire) from March next year. Simon recently completed a location scout for the movie. The film will be lensed by August Jakobsson who shot EDIE for Simon with a screenplay by Charlotte Radford.

The movie is a ghostly love story set during the horrors of World War One.

The movie is a ghostly love story set during the horrors of World War One.

RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL TRAILER 2020 COMPLETED

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Simon has completed work on the 2020 Raindance film festival trailer… and here it is. The ‘90 second piece was written and directed by Simon, shot by DP Zoran Veljkovic, edited by Olly Stothert, with music by Rob Lewis and produced by Justin Shevlin. The film was graded by Michael Pearce at Final Frame Post in London. Simon is now represented for his commercials work at 76 Ltd in London, one of the most prestigious production companies in Europe.

The 2020 Raindance Film Festival Trailer written and directed by Simon Hunter