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Simon White

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I am Simon White, a documentary filmmaker, musician, and community storyteller based in Bristol, UK.

About

I am Simon White, a documentary filmmaker, musician, and community storyteller based in Bristol, UK. My practice explores people, place, and politics through socially engaged, observational films that foreground collaboration and authenticity.

As a frontman and multi-instrumentalist in a signed post-punk band, I bring creative leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of rhythm and narrative to all my visual work. I’ve produced commissioned and independent documentaries with universities and community organisations, and create short-form promotional and music videos for underground artists. I also drive and manage logistics from my background in support work and logistics, and I hold a full clean UK driving license and own my own vehicle.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Government

Work experience· 8 roles

Support Worker (Adults with Learning Difficulties) · OptionsJan 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Provide person-centred support to adults with learning difficulties and complex needs; encourage independence, communication, and creative engagement; collaborate with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure quality care and safeguarding; integrate creative activities and media to foster confidence and wellbeing.

Support Worker (Adults with Learning Difficulties) · Options, BristolJan 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Provide person-centred support to adults with learning difficulties and complex needs; encourage independence, communication, and creative engagement in daily life; collaborate with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure quality care and safeguarding; integrate creative activities and media to foster confidence and wellbeing.

Freelance Documentary Filmmaker & Videographer · Self-EmployedJan 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Working independently and collaboratively on short documentaries, community commissions, and promotional video projects. Selected works include a commissioned short documentary for UWE Bristol exploring community-led regeneration and creative reuse of urban space; a Heart of BS13 documentary (2025) produced with the University of Bristol focusing on sustainability and local closed-loop composting in Hartcliffe; a documentary on the social and cultural legacy of the Wills Tobacco Factory in South Bristol (2025); independent films exploring protest, creative space, and the right to expression in the UK; extensive work on music videos, live sessions, and promo content for Bristol's underground arts and music scene; currently developing a long-term project on the refugee crisis and community solidarity across Europe.

Freelance Documentary Filmmaker & Videographer · Independent / FreelanceJan 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Service Controller · Space Engineering LogisticsDec 2018 – Dec 2018 · 1 mo
Service Controller · Space Engineering LogisticsJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo
Customer Service & Call Centre Roles · VariousDec 2016 – Dec 2016 · 1 mo
Customer Service & Call Centre RolesJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo

Education

MA Screen Production (Documentary) · University of the West of England, Bristol2030 – 2023
BA (Hons) Media and Journalism · University of the West of England, Bristol2030 – 2021
BA (Hons) Media and Journalism · University of the West of England, Bristol2030 – 2021
MA Screen Production (Documentary) · University of the West of England, Bristol2030 – 2023

Certifications and awards

Full UK driving licence2030 – 2025
Full Clean UK Driving Licence2030 – 2025

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