Editor with 20 years' experience creating documentary, branded and digital content for leading brands, broadcasters and agencies. Experienced in shaping stories from concept through to final delivery, with expertise in interview-led content, multi-camera productions, colour grading and audience-focused storytelling.…

Alex Simpson

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Editor with 20 years' experience creating documentary, branded and digital content for leading brands, broadcasters and agencies. Experienced in shaping stories from concept through to final delivery, with expertise in interview-led content, multi-camera productions, colour grading and audience-focused storytelling.…

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Editor with 20 years’ experience creating documentary, branded and digital content for leading brands, broadcasters and agencies.

Experienced in shaping stories from concept through to final delivery, with expertise in interview-led content, multi-camera productions, colour grading and audience-focused storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Director & Editor at Alex Simpson Film
March 1, 2013 - Present
Directed and edited documentary, branded and digital content for global brands, charities and agencies. Shaped stories from concept through final delivery, including development, production, editing and colour grading. Delivered a broad range of films for multinational clients; led productions from development to final delivery, collaborating with crews, contributors and clients to deliver high-quality content.
Director & Editor at Rankin Film and Photography
March 6, 2011 - March 12, 2013
Directed and edited commercial, luxury and fashion projects from concept through to delivery. Collaborated with photographers, creatives, producers and external suppliers to deliver high-quality premium campaigns. Refined expertise in production, lighting, interviewing and post-production workflows.
Director & Editor at Content is King
July 6, 2006 - May 9, 2009
Receiving comprehensive briefs and writing up treatments to confirm and clarify all aspects of the production. Collaborate closely with agencies, brands and creative partners to deliver projects efficiently and to a high creative standard. Successful delivery of a broad range of film edits for multinational clients. Lead productions from development through to final delivery, collaborating with crews, contributors and clients to deliver high-quality content.

Education

BA Hons Television and Film Production at Bournemouth University
September 5, 2003 - July 6, 2006
Advanced Black and White Photography at Bournemouth Arts Institute
January 12, 2006 - May 29, 2006

Qualifications

BA Hons Television and Film Production
July 1, 2006 - May 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
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