commercials
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.
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.
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 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.
76 Ltd London
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.
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.
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.
Simon has just completed a campaigning commercial for The Peoples Vote. The campaigning group is aiming to to push for a final say referendum on the governments Brexit deal.
Simon commented “ was a great film to be involved in, and a huge thanks to cast and crew, especially Bait studios in Wales who helped with our visual effects.”
