Simon

Thornton

Camera/Director

Working in documentary and fact ent with bases in Bristol and Glasgow.

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 quickly 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, often in conflict zones. 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 occupy a space between camera op and PD, and I have drone quals for the EU, USA and the UK. 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​

Ask me for a private showreel link.

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

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