Simon

Thornton

Shooting PD/Camera

Working in documentary and fact ent in Bristol, Glasgow and London.

CORE SKILLS

Camera

Drone

Directing

Lighting

Docs

Fact Ent

Travel

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About Me

I’m an experienced director/camera, with a passion for documentaries and factual storytelling.

After a stint in broadcast journalism, I moved into current affairs/travel adventure docs – even early in my career I was shooting and directing my own award-winning films, turning complex topics into compelling stories – working in extremely remote places, often in conflict zones, and shooting/directing award-winning films. These docs went on to receive millions of online streams and a number won awards, including a selection as a Webby Awards finalist.

That background as a self-shooting director and editor, has served me well in other unscripted genres, from obs docs to nat hist. I also have drone quals for the EU, USA and the UK and I can offer a complete FX6 package. I’m as comfortable shooting high-end specialist factual as I am doing obs docs or lighting a beautiful interview. But as well as top tier shooting skills, I’m also known for my considered approach to contribs and sensitive stories.

I’ve worked on all seven continents – from small budgets all the way up to crews of more than 40 people and A-list talent. I offer a unique set of skills; bringing technical film craft and story together.

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BASED IN
Bristol
Glasgow
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YEARS EXPERIENCE
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OVERSEAS SHOOTS
FILMS

On Location

Behind the scenes​

I love to collaborate
and make awesome
TV. Let’s talk!

Get In Touch
Bristol/Glasgow/London
+44 7877 415 764
simonsithornton@gmail.com
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