Promotional and informative film and video production with a factual or educational angle for a variety of organisations, agencies and businesses.

I am a filmmaker who creates films for businesses, organisations and individuals to demonstrate what they do, their products or projects and to highlight their successes. I produce these for DVD, broadcast, web-use and social media.

With all my films, I aim to capture a process, insight or event, in a well-shot and informative way.

For more information or to discuss a project,

please call me: 07746 705143 or email me:

simon@yorkfilmingandediting.co.uk

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation

'Internal communication film'
12min, 2012
(Editor)

I edited a video for internal use by the Communications team at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. They shot 2 hours of interviews with staff, which I edited with their input into a concise 12 minute film. It's for internal use only, so unfortunately not available online.

Miles Cain

'Monument Valley'
2 mins, 2011
(Filmmaker, editor)

I filmed 4 short poems for this poet and writer, for him to promote his book 'The Border' on social media such as Youtube and Twitter. They were shot very simply using careful lighting to emphasise the mood of each poem.

Riverside Housing Group

'North Bransholme Estate'
6 mins, 2011
(Filmmaker, editor)

Produced for The Riverside Housing Group , this is a short introduction to their work on the North Bransholme Estate in Hull. It is for use on Youtube and within their organisation, and hightlights the successes of the project so far in the words of the residents. 

Upfaders

'Duchess promo'
2 mins, 2011
(Filmmaker, editor)

Produced for Upfaders, a ground-breaking, inclusive youth music project, as part of FilmsMusicandThat, this is a short snapshot of a performance by young MCs and DJs at the Duchess in York.

The Community Channel

'Overgate Hospice'
5 mins, 2010
(Filmmaker, editor)

Produced for the MediaTrust to be shown on the Community Channel in part of their 'Untold Stories' series hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy, this is a revealing look at the surprisingly warm and friendly Overgate Hospice in Elland, near Leeds.

Part of the 'Untold Stories' series on The Community Channel

CCE Storycatch Project

'West Bank Park'
7min, 2010
(Filmmaker, editor)

This film was developed for the 'Arts with the Early Years Storycatch Project' with Creativity Culture and Education, supported by Arts Council England. It shows the 'Very Young Friends of West Bank Park' taking part in a soap making activity, as well as singing and story-telling, in the magical setting of a local park. It now features on the CCE website.

Qa Research

'Mi-Mo'
5min, 2010
(Filmmaker, editor)

This short promotional film was created for Qa Research as a way for them to promote their Mi:Mo software. The benefit of having the video is that the way the software works is difficult to explain - with the video they can now demonstrate how it works quickly and easily to prospective clients.

National Centre for Early Music

'Christmas Festival promo'
4 mins, 2011
(Filmmaker, editor)

This a short promotional tool created for the NCEM to capture the feel and atmosphere of their Early Music Christmas Festival. It takes place at the Centre, the Jack Lyons Concert Hall and also the Chapter House of York Minster.

York Civic Trust

'A Guided Tour of York'
8min, 2010
(Filmmaker, editor)

A short promotional video for York Civic Trust, which is featured on their website www.yorkcivictrust.co.uk. It is a short guided tour around the city, featuring many of York's finest buildings, including including York Minster, Fairfax House, The Shambles and Clifford's Tower.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Simon Collins

simon@yorkfilmingandediting.co.uk

Tel: 07746 705143
The Guardhouse

84 Lowther Street

York YO31 7LX