About Simon

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    I am a factual AP with BBC2 ,Channel 4 and international broadcast credits. I have just finished 3 1hr films for a series about the American Mafia which involved extensive lighting and self shooting of dramatic reconstructions using the Canon 305 and prime lenses. I have also self-shot observational documentaries for Al Jazeera and RTVE Spain.

    I have also cut my own films on Avid and FCP including an award winning three part series for the Open University. My first full length film as an independent producer/director has been sold to five international broadcasters including RTVE Spain and Canal Plus. 
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    Credits

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    Mafia's Greatest Hits - World Media Rights , United Kingdom
    2011 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
    Assistant Producer and Camera on three 1hr films about Genovese Crime family in New York for a 13 part series about the American Mafia. Self shooting dramatic reconstructions using Canon 305 and prime lenses.

    Churchill: The Forgotten Years - Blakeway Productions , United Kingdom
    2004 - Assistant Producer
    90 minute documentary about Winston's Churchill's post-war life and career.

    ARGENTINA IN THERAPY - 1hr - RTVE Spain/ Canal Plus , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    'An intriguing and original insight into a fascinating country'... Geoffrey Smith - award winning Director of The English Surgeon (HotDocs Best international feature)
    A long form factual documentary using both observational filming and archive to explore why Buenos Aires boasts twice the number of psychoanalysts per head than New York.






    OPIUM Cultures Wars Markets - 3 x 30mins - The Open University/BBC , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor
    Filmed on location in USA, Tajikistan and the UK this series explores the War on Drugs through the history and use of opium in both its legal and illegal forms including contributors from Baltimore that were the inspiration behind of the hit drama series The Wire.

    THE TALKING CURE - 25mins - Al Jazeera International , United Kingdom
    2007 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    Filmed and edited with Rory Peck winner Rodrigo Vasquez this was an observational documentary about the Looney Radio in Buenos Aires, a radio show broadcast from a psychiatric hospital and listened to by millions of Argentines every week.

    Mayor of Mogadishu - Al Jazeera International , United Kingdom
    2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    25mins observational documentary following the Mayor of Mogadishu ,one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
    Cut on FCP in Nairobi Kenya.

    One in a Billion: Inside the World of China's Super Rich - 20mins - Vivum for The BBC Worldwide , United Kingdom
    2011 - Editor
    A special feature by award winning filmmaker Nick Rosen with exclusive access to China's reclusive
    billionaires.

    WebCameron - Conservative Party for 2010 General Election , United Kingdom
    2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    Shooting and edited fast turnaround online films of David and Samantha Cameron during the 2010 General Election.

    C4 UNREPORTED WORLD- 4 x 25mins - Mentorn Oxford for Channel 4 , United Kingdom
    2005 - Editor (Online)
    Onlined and Graded C4's critically acclaimed foreign affairs series which are filmed by award winning directors providing an insight into the lives of people in some of the most neglected parts of the planet.

    WHEN SILENCE IS GOLDEN - 60mins - PRESS TV , United Kingdom
    2007 - Editor
    An independent film which I also filmed following the director as she investigated the activities of a multi-national gold mining company and its impact on communities in Western Ghana.

    SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY: 2 x 20mins  - Nomad Productions for The Open University , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor
    Using a combination of observational filming and dramatic re-construction these films explore how a
    programme of therapy and physical activity can help people beat depression and long term unemployment..

    Women's European Golf Tour - 4 x 50mins - Tilling Productions for SKY TELEVISION , United Kingdom
    2001 - Editor, Assistant
    Sports magazine programme, also created motion graphics and stings for the series.

    UK Strongest Man - 1 x 50mins - Tilling Productions for SKY TELEVISION , United Kingdom
    2001 - Editor
    Presenter led programme of final round the UK competition and qualifyer for World's Strongest
    man.

    Blair Castle Horse Trials - 1 x 50mins - Tilling Productions for SKY TELEVISION , United Kingdom
    2001 - Editor
    Highlights programme covering the international 3 day horse trial event.

    MOSELLE - A Very Special School - Nomad Productions for The Open University , United Kingdom
    2005 - Editor
    A pilot film for an observational series about a special needs school.


    OTHER BROADCAST CREDITS - Mentorn and Blakeway , United Kingdom
    2003 - Editor, Assistant
    DISPATCHES: WHY BOMB LONDON - 60mins
    Mentorn Oxford for Channel 4
    PARIS IN FLAMES - 60mins
    Mentorn Oxford for More4
    CHURCHILL: THE FORGOTTEN YEARS - 90mins ASSISTANT PRODUCER
    Blakeway Productions for BBC 2
    DISPATCHES: The Killing Zone - 60mins RESEARCHER
    Mentorn Oxford for Channel 4
    MENTORN OXFORD (2001-2003) RESEARCHER
    Did development research and helped to coordinate the production of many Channel 4 current affaires documentaries particularly on post 9/11 foreign affairs.

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    Employment History

    MAFIA'S GREATEST HITS - 3 x 1hr - ASSISTANT PRODUCER & CAMERA
    World Media Rights for The Yesterday Channel

    ARGENTINA IN THERAPY - 80 & 60mins DIRECTOR/EDITOR
    Al Jazeera International & TVE Spain

    One in a Billion: Inside the World of China's Super Rich - 20mins - EDITOR
    Vivum for The BBC Worldwide

    MAYOR MOGADISHU - 30 mins EDITOR
    Camden Creative for Al Jazeera International

    OPIUM : Cultures Wars Markets - 3 x 30 mins EDITOR
    Nomad Productions for The Open University

    THE TALKING CURE - 25mins DIRECTOR/EDITOR
    Bethnal Films for Witness - Al Jazeera International

    WEBCAMERON DIRECTOR / EDITOR
    The Conservative Party for 2010 GENERAL ELECTION
    Shooting and edited fast turnaround online films of David and Samantha Cameron during the 2010 General Election.

    UNREPORTED WORLD - 4 x 25mins ONLINE EDITOR
    Mentorn Oxford for Channel 4

    WHEN SILENCE IS GOLDEN - 60mins EDITOR
    JHR productions for PressTV

    SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY: 2 x 20mins EDITOR
    Nomad Productions for The Open University

    WHEN SILENCE IS GOLDEN - 60mins EDITOR
    JHR productions for PressTV
    An independent film which I also filmed following the director as she investigated the activities of a multi-national gold mining company and its impact on communities in Western Ghana.

    WOMEN'S EUROPEAN GOLF TOUR : 5 x 50 mins EDITOR
    Tilling Productions for SKY Television
    Sports magazine programme, also created motion graphics and stings for the series.

    UK'S STRONGEST MAN - 50 mins EDITOR
    Tilling Productions for SKY Television
    Presenter led programme of final round the UK competition and qualifyer for World's Strongest
    man.

    BLAIR CASTLE HORSE TRIALS - 50 mins EDITOR
    Tilling Productions for SKY Television
    Highlights programme covering the international 3 day horse trial event.

    MOSELLE: A Very Special School - 20mins EDITOR
    Nomad Productions for Teacher's TV

    OTHER BROADCAST CREDITS

    DISPATCHES: WHY BOMB LONDON - 60mins ASSISTANT EDITOR
    Mentorn Oxford for Channel 4
    PARIS IN FLAMES - 60mins ASSISTANT EDITOR
    Mentorn Oxford for More4
    CHURCHILL: THE FORGOTTEN YEARS - 90mins ASSISTANT PRODUCER
    Blakeway Productions for BBC 2
    DISPATCHES: The Killing Zone - 60mins RESEARCHER
    Mentorn Oxford for Channel 4
    MENTORN OXFORD (2001-2003) RESEARCHER
    Did development research and helped to coordinate the production of many Channel 4 current affaires documentaries particularly on post 9/11 foreign affairs.
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    Education

    Vancouver Film School 1997-1998 Intensive Multimedia Programme

    Leeds University 1992 to 1995
    BA (Hons) Philosophy-2.2

    Ecole de Beaux Arts, Grenoble France 1991-1992
    First year fine art foundation course

    St. Edward's School, Oxford 1986-1991
    A-levels: History B, Politics B, Art A
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    Industry Qualifications

    2004 NFTS Location sound recording
    2003 Trained BBC PD150 Camera Operator.
    1998 Post Graduate diploma Multimedia production
    Certified First Aid at Work.
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    Technical Equipment

    I have my own portable Avid Media Composer/ Final Cut Pro editing system and Z1 Camera Kit.

    Also confident using EX1's and other solid state media cameras.


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    Referees

    Simon is an experienced Assistant Producer who has worked with me on three 60' documentaries for the series Mafia's Greatest Hits. He is a skilled camera, sound, and lighting operator, and excels in finding the right contributors and locations. Simon is enthusiastic, hard-working, and supportive, and his warm, intelligent personality makes for a creative and enjoyable experience.

    I'm happy to provide further information if required.

    Gerry Pomeroy
    Producer/Director
    MAFIA'S GREATEST HITS - WORLD MEDIA RIGHTS

    I worked with Simon on the 2010 general election campaign producing online videos for the Conservative Party. It was a particularly pressurised schedule and he was asked to turn around edits for David Cameron's Webcameron video channel in a matter of hours. Simon was professional and diligent in his approach to his work and had a keen eye for scanning large amounts of rushes and constructing story lines that gave a true sense of that days campaigning. He additionally self-shot and edited films for Samantha Cameron's own Social Action video channel, often dealing with sensitive contributors.

    At all times I found Simon to be calm, well organised and trustworthy and would have no hesitation in recommending him to p\ds looking for an editor who can add value to their work.

    Nicky Woodhouse - Producer Director - The Conservative Party

    Simon Deeley has worked as an Editor at Nomad Productions over 2009. I have found him to be a highly skilled and creative Editor with an excellent sense of story structure and pace.

    He is a self starter, who once given a brief works diligently without supervision, but is also a team player who makes valuable contributions to whatever else is going on at all stages of production. He also shoots well with a good 'eye' for a frame and a sequence.

    I have no hesitation in recommending him as an Editor and all round member of your production team.Please don't hesitate to contact me should you require any further details.
    Simon Lawson - Executive Producer - Nomad Productions

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    Other referees available on request
    Rishi Saha - Head of New Media - The Conservative Party
    Sam Santana - 2 x Bafta nominated editor of Argentina in Therapy

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    Industry Awards

    Learning on Screen
    Course and Curriculum-Related Content

    Opium: Culture, Wars, Markets - winner
    Nomad Films for The Open University
    Director - Esther Raphael
    Editor - Simon Deeley

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    Skills

    Shooting and editing
    Finding and dealing with contributors
    Archive stills research
    Good writing skills.
    Office and internet IT support.
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Corporate, 
    • Online, 
    • Theatre, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Biography, 
    • Community Progs, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Development, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Drama Reconstruction, 
    • Education, 
    • Historical Documentary, 
    • Investigative, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Religion, 
    • Science, 
    • Social Action, 
    • Sport

    Specialisms

    • Farming, 
    • History, 
    • Human Rights, 
    • Languages, 
    • Latin America, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • New Media, 
    • News & Current Affairs, 
    • People Finding, 
    • Philosophy, 
    • Religion, 
    • Social Issues

    Languages

    • French, 
    • Spanish

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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