Simon Aitken
About:  I have been working in the low budget end of the film industry since 1998. I started out as a Runner and have worked my way up to director. I love the filmmaking process and I can't see my self doing anything else. ..................................... Visit the website at www.independentrunnings.com Categories:  DV Operator, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer eMail:  http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/indyrunner WWW:  http://www.ukscreen.com/crew/indyrunner Address:  London Greater London United Kingdom Company:  Independent Runnings Date of Birth:  1976-08-12 Experience:  7 yrs Languages:  English
Training and Skills
Formal Training:  Panico Film Foundation Course TS2K Camera and Lighting Course Other Skills:  I have experience of working with DV cameras (PC9, PD150, DSR500, Z1E) and Film cameras (35mm, 16mm, Super 8). I have worked with lights (HMIs, Red Heads, Blondes, Kinos) and all the stands and equipment that come with them. I also have a working knowledge of the following software packages: Final Draft, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Cleaner, DVD Studio Pro.
Credits
Type Production Name Company Role Year TV Moving Forward Eat Your Greens / Independent Runnings Director, Producer, DOP 2008 Feature Film Blood + Roses (Post Production) Independent Runnings Director, Producer 2007 Short Film Monologue Triptych: Primero Independent Runnings Director, Producer 2007 Short Film Monologue Triptych: Segundo Independent Runnings Director, Producer 2007 Short Film Monologue Triptych: Tercero Independent Runnings Director, Producer 2007 Short Film Stage Fright Garry Crystal Camera Operator 2007 Commercials Jack Independent Runnings Director, Writer, Prducer 2006 Commercials Jill Independent Runnings Director, Writer, Producer 2006 Short Film Post-its Independent Runnings Director, Writer, Producer, DoP, Editor 2006 Feature Film White Admiral Skylight Films Camera Operator 2005 Short Film Kareem's Vengeance AKJ Talkies Ltd / Independent Runnings Producer, Camera Operator, Editor 2005 Short Film Goodbye AKJ Talkies Ltd / Independent Runnings Director, Co-Writer, Producer, Editor 2004 Short Film When The Chips Are Down Tall Order Films (London) Director, Producer 2004 Short Film Blocked Independent Runnings Director, Writer, Producer, Editor 2003 Short Film Domestic AKJ Talkies Ltd Director, Co-Writer, Camera Operator, Editor 2003 Short Film Good Cop / Dead Cop Three Generals Productions Director, Producer, DoP, Editor 2003 Short Film VHS AKJ Talkies Ltd Director, Camera Operator, Editor 2003 Music Video Misery Ekin Productions Camera Operator 2002 Music Video That's Suzy For You Mallet Films Camera Operator, Editor 2002 Short Film Pissing With Confidence Mallet Films Editor, Stills Photographer 2002 Short Film Wet Paint Panico Pictures Lighting Asst. 2001 TV Trick Or Street Independent Runnings Director, Producer, Editor 2000 Feature Film Dope Opera Panico Pictures Spark 1999 Short Film Endless Love Unicorn Pictures Camera Asst. 1999 Short Film Fire Power Independent Runnings Director, Writer, Producer, DoP 1999 Short Film Two Sides London International Film School Clapper Loader 1999 Short Film Grandpa Smoked Salmon / Lazenec Tout Court Runner 1998 Short Film Let's Talk Junior Spoon Productions Camera Asst. 1998 Short Film The Red Wardrobe National Film & TV School Grip 1998
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