My name is Simon Williamson, I bring 20 years of professional experience in the creative industry. I started by studying Music Technology and went on to be a music producer touring and DJ'ing all over the world. With a lifelong interest in films i moved into filmmaking in 2010; i trained as a video editor and cameraman before working as a DOP and film colourist. More recently i've been directing branded content and music videos. I currently share office space with the Bloc Collective in Edinburgh, but also have a home studio to work from. 

I've worked with numerous production companies in a variety of places, including; The Leith Agency, Studio Edrington, Freakworks Post Production, Tanami, STV, Commoner, Fizz Farm and York Studio Post Production studios.

 

I've worked on a variety of campaigns for companies including Royal Bank of Scotland, The Macallan, The Glenrothes, Highland Park, Naked, Dalmore, Scottish Leader, Scottish Power, Scottish Government, Westpac, National Museum of Scotland, Thomas the Tank Engine, High Focus Records, Verb T, Gawd Status, Morrisson, Isle of Skye Candles to name a few. This includes award winning short films, music videos and documentaries. My work has taken me all over the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.  

As a DOP and camera operator I have with a full camera set up, Red Epic 6k, a Blackmagic Pocket 4k Cinema Camera, a full set of Zeiss Contax cine modded Prime lenses.

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Simon's runs the business with his Partner of 11 years Leigh Wakefield, she has a background in Management and Photography. Leigh will be your first point of contact when speaking with us at Storyboard, and she also is the Bookkeeper / Administrator.

Please get in contact to discuss your requirements.