Flashback Friday!
I was very FONT of this one, the event was just my TYPE!
Highlights film for the amazing @bymonotype from their Brand Talks London event 2022. Wondering when they’ll release the 2023 film!
If you’re not into the whole vertical vibe, that’s cool, you can check out the 16:9 here
https://youtu.be/2XnW-fhe3PU?si=mFsm-y2yUpfF9Az2
🎥Sony a7siii
📍@mondrianshoreditch
“So. Monday. We meet again. We will never be friends—but maybe we can move past our mutual enmity toward a more-positive partnership.”
-Julio Alexi Genao
The Three Musketeers Trailer
Throwback Thursday to one of my all time faves!
With long term co-conspirators Le Navet Betet, we made the most ambitious trailer for their touring show The Three Musketeers, involving wild animals and 5 locations in one day, including Exeter Cathedral!
The result is epic but still very silly, which is always the raison d'être.
I also wrote myself a Hitchcock-esque cameo!
#theatretrailer #theatrevideography #epk
Houdini's Greatest Escape! New Old Friends Theatre Trailer
🍾 NEW WORK! 🍾
'Houdini's Greatest Escape' is the latest offering from fantastic theatre company New Old Friends.
An original and hilarious crime caper with inventive set pieces, proper 'how did they do that?' magic tricks, and a whole host of brilliant characters - including a circus elephant!
This was my first time collaborating with the company and marketing team JMA and I hope it isn't the last!
Here's a 3 light, 3 camera setup for a 2 person interview shot a couple of days ago. The topic was cyber-security, and now I know what phishing really is!🐠
We didn't have long to setup, as you can see by this video shot in real time.💨
PSA: It is law that all corporate interviews should have a pot plant in the background and I humbly apologise for the lack of foliage seen on screen here.🪴
Simon's Video Kitchen Showreel 2021
Dracula - Live theatre trailer
We filmed Le Navet Bete's show from multiple angles, as well as some dress rehearsal footage, and spliced together this promo for their touring show.
Jamie Archer - Stronger
One take live acoustic session with the memorable X-Factor contestant, Jamie Afro!
Dick Tracy - Cinematic/Live theatre trailer
Using a combination of staged and live recording, we created this colourful trailer for Le Navet Bete.
Phone Song
Lamenting the loss of an Iphone. Written and starring the very talented Lead Pencil crew, with camera, editing and colour grading by Simon's Kitchen.
Tom Blumberg - 'Cheating'
One of several scenes shot for the very lovely and talented actor Tom Blumberg.
Faces of Barking & Dagenham - Rose, Award Winning Chef
Part of a series of human interest pieces commissioned by the local council.
Lead Pencil - Cookies
Anthropomorphy of internet cookies. It's a thing now, thanks to Lead Pencil!
Dave Bibby - Modern Man
To the tune of that other song from Only Fools & Horses, TV's Dave Bibby educates you on todays Modern Man
Pastiche By Greggs
Mock-catwalk/Fashion show to launch Greggs new line of festive treats
James Ballanger - 'Crossword'
The second of three actor showreel scenes created for the inimitable James Ballanger. The goal is usually 'cinematic' but in this instance we went for something closer resembling a soap or sitcom.
James Ballanger - 'Raptus'
The first of three actor showreel scenes created for the inimitable James Ballanger
Alan Vicary - 'Picnic'
Another actor showreel scene for the excellent Alan Vicary
Your Bright Horizons - Hummingbirds promo
Capturing the essence of Vikki Coombes revolutionary new coaching aimed at those 'driven by curiosity to pursue ever-changing varied interests'. A fascinating concept.
