COLD MIND STARTS PRODUCTION
COLD MIND STARTS PRE-PRODUCTION
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
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
SHOW RUNNNG TV CRIME DRAMA
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BREAKING - Simon has signed a contract to be a show-runner for a large tv crime show. Filming takes place in Spring of 2024 in Portugal - all is secret for the moment. Expect more updates shortly when the script comes further together and the production starts to move forward with casting. Stay tuned!
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?
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.
HALF WAY THROUGH SHOOTING ON CAN YOU HEAR ME?
Simon is now half way through shooting on CAN YOU HEAR ME? A World War One ghost story. Filming on location in Shropshire over half the shoot is now completed including large scape battlefield sequences set in the trenches.
NEXT FEATURE FILM ANNOUNCED : CAN YOU HEAR ME?
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.
SIMON SIGNS ON FOR NEW FEATURE FILM
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.
EDIE NOW ON BBC IPLAYER
You can now catch EDIE on the BBC iplayer. (UK ONLY - LIMITED TIME) This follows a network premiere on BBC2 and then on the BBC arts Channel BBC4.
EDIE TO SCREEN ON BBC2
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
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SIMON JOINS 76 LTD IN LONDON
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We are really pleased to announce that Simon has joined top London’s commercials production company 76 Ltd. Headed by Mark Murrell 76 is one of London’s most prestigious production companies. Amongst their director roster are James Mangold, Alessandro Pacciani and Nigel Simpkiss. “it’s a great move for me and I will continue to specialise more in outdoor, landscape and evocative, image based content.” commented Simon.
A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE RAINDANCE 2020 TRAILER
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Here’s a great behind the scenes video thats gives an insight into filming the 2020 Raindance film festival trailer. The trailer will debut on Monday 14th September and we will post here shortly afterwards.
A look a the behind the scenes filming on The Raindance Film Festival trailer 2020
DIRECTING THE 2020 RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL COMMERCIAL
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Simon and crew were racing across London in difficult COVID safe filming restrictions shooting the 2020 Raindance film festival cinema commercial. The theme of the film is nothing can stop great cinema and the film has an unapologetically upbeat feel to it. We will post it soon! Meanwhile here’s a few BTS stills from the shoot.
STAY IN DOORS AND HEAD OUTSIDE TO WATCH EDIE
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During the lock down it’s a great time to catch up on movies…in case you missed EDIE you can catch it now worldwide on Google Play, iTunes, Amazon and other digital services as well as DVD and Blueray. Enjoy going outside with Sheila Hancock and EDIE…but please stay inside and save lives.
NEXT FEATURE FILM STARTING TO TAKE SHAPE
Simon’s next feature film is starting to take shape, we can’t say too much at the moment. LET’S BE AWAY will be a father, daughter reconciliation story set in the wilds of Northern Scandinavia. Simon comments “the project is moving along swiftly and the script is really coming to life. It’s a beautiful drama between a father and his young daughter. The film will be set in Northern Norway amongst the rivers, hills and wilderness surrounded by mist, snow and wild wolves.” More details soon ….watch this space.
COMING SOON…