Simon Hutchins Editor/Director/ Motion Graphic Designer

www.simonhutchins.co.uk [email protected] 07305528292 For the last six years as a freelance Video Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, Production Assistant, Director and Producer, I have successfully worked 65 Derbyshire St with major international agencies, brands, magazines, charities, record London labels and music artists to create high-quality, distinctive and compelling E2 6HQ video content. Now I want to bring my varied skills to new and exciting diverse projects. Software Skills Adobe Premiere Pro One of my highlights was a music video for Vindata, signed to Skrillex's Adobe After Effects Adobe Audition OWSLA label, premiered on The Huffington Post, who described it as DaVinci Resolve 'artistically phenomenal'. The video received 300,000 views in the first Final Cut week and was playlisted on MTV DANCE and Chart Show Dance in Spring Ableton Live Adobe Photoshop 2016.

Ofcom Compliance Key Clients & Experience Trained Clients include: Google, Barclays, Olympics, Phillips, Dior, Baileys, Discovery, BMW, Buzzfeed, Nivea, Oreo, Home Office, Carlsberg, Rightmove, Gumtree, L&C, Hilton Worldwide, Visit Denmark, NHS, Herbalife, Talikser, Serengeti Sunglasses, L’Officiel, and record label OWSLA.

Freelance Editor - Various agencies October 2017 to current Working as a freelance editor recently at the advertsing agency Mother and FCB INFERNO, working on mood films and TVCs for clients including Baileys, Oreo, Home Office, BMW, amongst a host of other international brands.

FOLD7 - In-House Video Editor - January 2018 to August 2018 Working on all stages of international advertising campaigns. Created mood films for pitches for global brands, as well as animatics, boardomatics, case studies, social content, online adverts, final guide edits for TVCs and editing TVC cut- downs. Experienced working closely with creative directors, creatives, producers and account managers on deliverables for all online and broadcast platforms.

BUZZFEED UK - Tasty Branded Content, Editor - Nov 2017 to current Editing branded recipe videos for Buzzfeed's Tasty channels (91m Facebook following). Creating title graphics and selecting soundtrack.

HERBALIFE EXTRAVAGANZA PARIS- On site Editor - Sept 2018 Several huge stadium-size events are held every year by Herbalife. I was working on site under extreme pressure, to tight deadlines on the video content exhibited through the event on giant screens to tens of thousands of customers.

VINDATA - 'Getting Away' Music Video, Director/Producer/Editor - Feb 2016 This video for Vindata, signed to Skrillex’s internationally acclaimed OWSLA music label, premiered on The Huffington Post and went on to be playlisted on MTV Dance after huge success online. Simon Hutchins MURDOCK LONDON - Cologne Videos, Director/Editor - June 2016 Editor/Director/ Created a series of six short videos for the luxury male grooming brand that told Motion Graphic the story of their collection of colognes and was at the heart of their Autumn Designer/Production campaign: on their homepage, social media channels and newsletters. Assistant IROKO - Editor - July 2016 to Jan 2017 Editing and ensuring films are EU broadcast-ready for SKY channel Rok, with www.simonhutchins.co.uk improved sound for the world’s biggest African film distributor and TV channel [email protected] in their London HQ. Received Offcom compliance training to edit films following 07760 455851 Offcom regualtions.

65 Derbyshire St NHS - Time Out For Men Video, Director/Producer/Editor/Camera - Aug 2014 London A video to promote men's support group Time Out For Men, Bristol. E2 6HQ L'OFFICIEL - Kenzo, Editor - April 2013 Education Kenzo Bangkok store opening for L'Officiel Thailand magazine. Arts University Bournemouth (2008 - 2011) Digital Media Production MURDOCK LONDON - How To & Brand Videos, Editor/Music Consultant BA (Hons) 2:1 - Oct 2011 to Dec 2013 Edited series of videos for the luxury male grooming brand. Filton College, Bristol (2007/08) Art Foundation Diploma Other Experience Chew Valley School, Somerset A-Levels 2005-2007 Rogue Films, London, Intern - August 2017 3 B-C including Art • Taking on all tasks as a runner for a production company working on commercials and music videos for the biggest brands and acts in the world. Chew Valley School, Somerset GCSEs 2003-2005 8 A-C including Double Art Familia Limited Producitions, London, Intern - Feb 2015 • Production prep and treatment research for music videos for international artists such as The Script.

Doghouse Post-Production, Bristol, Work Experience - Sep 2010 to Oct 2010 • Working as a runner for prestige documentaries, helping transcode and archive footage.

Nosferatu Immersive Cinema Screening, Bristol, Creative Director/Producer - Oct 2015 • Producing and management of a film and music event, bringing together a mix of artistic performers, set designers and volunteers to work together to produce a immersive, original and fun experience. The event was a sell out and a great success

Key Skills • Understanding and successfully delivering a creative director’s vision. • Communicating with brand managers, record labels and stakeholders on all projects to deliver on-brand content. • Delivering work to tight deadlines without compromising quality or creative flair. • Directing cast, crew, make-up and wardrobe departments and uniting them to the shared end goal of creating compelling visual storytelling. • Resourceful nature to solve practical and technical issues. • An eye for detail, an ear for the right tune and a vast knowledge of music. • A pro-active ability to take an idea from development into being. • Rhythm and timing in editing. • Motion graphics.