Alex Simpson

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

About

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.

Industry experience

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

Projects · 50

Fell Runner | Director & Editor Directed and edited a cinematic short film following a lone fell runner through the British landscape, exploring themes of resilience, focus and personal challenge. Using natural light, immersive visuals and rhythmic editing, the film captures the quiet determination and emotional intensity of endurance running, balancing striking imagery with authentic documentary storytelling. Director VideoEditor ShortFilm SportsFilm Documentary Storytelling Cinematic OutdoorFilmmaking CommercialDirector DaVinciResolve BrandedContent AdventureFilm Running CreativeDirection FilmProduction

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Ballers | Director & Editor Directed and edited a vibrant, movement-led sports film exploring the confidence, energy and individuality of young athletes. Through dynamic visuals, rhythmic editing and documentary-inspired storytelling, the film captures the emotion, ambition and swagger of youth culture in motion. Director VideoEditor SportsContent CommercialDirector BrandedContent LifestyleContent YouthCulture Documentary DaVinciResolve CreativeDirection Storytelling Movement DigitalContent FilmProduction SportsFilm

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Oral-B TV Campaign | Director & Editor Directed and edited a television campaign for Oral-B, managing the project from concept development through to final delivery. Collaborating closely with clients and creatives, I delivered polished, audience-focused content for broadcast and digital platforms, balancing strong storytelling with high-end visual execution. Director VideoEditor CommercialDirector TVCommercial BrandedContent Advertising PostProduction DaVinciResolve CreativeDirection VideoProduction Storytelling Broadcast DigitalContent BrandFilm CampaignVideo

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Short documentary following Taye, a local Dambe fighter in Lagos, Africa. videoeditor sportsdocumentary documentary

  • Documentary Filmmaker
  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Music Video for Swedish singer/songwriter Malin Andersson. Malin and I have collaborated several times over the years. musicvideo videoeditor

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Music Video for Swedish singer/songwriter Malin Andersson. Malin and I have collaborated several times over the years. musicvideo videoeditor

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Music Video for artist Ramona. musicvideo videoeditor

  • Video Editor

A short doc featuring the founders of New Zealand based specialty coffee company, Flight Coffee as they visit one of their coffee farms in Quindio, Colombia. shortdoc documentary travelfilm videoeditor

  • Documentary Filmmaker
  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Nestled high up in the mountains of Quindio Colombia, young entrepreneur Miguel Fajardo takes us through the process of coffee production from seed to roasted bean and what his plans are to transform El Fénix into a thriving speciality coffee farm. shortdoc documentary travelfilm videoeditor

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Bridal campaign video for Phase Eight womenswear. video advert videoeditor bridal

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

LJ's Story – Being So Young, This Wasn't The Plan A short documentary film for Macmillan Cancer Support, produced by Taylor Made Media, exploring one young man's experience of leukaemia, resilience and recovery. Through careful interview construction, cinematic b-roll, sound design and pacing, the edit was crafted to balance reflection, humour and hope, creating an intimate and emotionally engaging portrait. videoeditor documentaryeditor editor postproduction storytelling documentary shortfilm interviewediting brandedcontent healthcare filmediting davinciresolve cinematic humanstories macmillan

  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Work experience

Film Director & Editor · Alex Simpson FilmMar 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

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 · Rankin Film and PhotographyMar 2011 – Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · Content is KingJul 2006 – May 2009 · 2 yrs 11 mos

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 · Bournemouth University2003 – 2006
Advanced Black and White Photography · Bournemouth Arts Institute2006

Certifications and awards

BA Hons Television and Film Production2006 – 2009

Testimonials · 5.0 from 3 reviews

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