Simon Powell
Simon is a multi-award-winning international writer/director and has
over 20 years’ experience within the independent film industry spanning
short films, features and corporate.
Work in Film: Simon began his career by producing short films, where his
debut short film (wrote, produced and directed) The World According to Liam
Lovelle was championed by the British Council and toured the world’s most
prestigious film festivals for two years, such as Cannes, Venice, SXSW and
Toronto. Simon surpassed all expectations with his debut feature film, Poor
Wee Me (2010) which he wrote, produced and directed and self-financed
for £1,400. He then self-distributed with Independent Cinemas giving Q &
A’s throughout the UK. Simon’s second feature film, GirlShapedLoveDrug
(2012), went on to claim 5 international awards, 2 of which won best film at the
European Independent Film Festival and the India Independent Film Festival,
along with best screenplay. Simon’s 3rd film The Caravan (2014) starring
Shirley Henderson, was distributed via streaming platforms such as iTunes
and Amazon Prime. Simon’s next screenplay, Nebula, is currently primed for
principle photography is planned for spring 2024.
He was commissioned in 2021/22 by US streaming platform, PassionFlix
(Tosca Musk) to associate produce the adaptations of New York Times Best
Selling novel This Man. Simon has completed the screenplay for a £35M
project, charting the Roman invasion and the legendary last Celtic King,
Caractacus, titled ‘43AD’ which is has been selected by NETFLIX for their
slate of Productions for 2024/25. Simon has recently developed and written
a treatment for Television along with Peaky Blinders/Time, BAFTA winning
Producer, Simon Maloney which will be submitted to SKY ATLANTIC
for potential commissioning. Also having just completed a feature length
screenplay chartering the rise of Welsh premier league champions and Guinness
book of world records (for the most consecutive wins) The New Saints and the
success of club chairman, Mike Harris – this is scheduled to be filmed in 2024
and has also been picked up by NETFLIX. His most recent writing project
highlights the rave movement in Manchester through out the 90’s, titled Rose
Gold and has various interested streaming platforms interested.
Simon was one of the senior judges panel for the European Independent Film
Festival (2013 – 2018).
Commercial Industry Work: Simon has worked with several commercial
clients, applying his script writing expertise to produce SEO content, social
media strategies, and working with senior marketing teams on video and viral
content. He has also done significant work teaching and mentoring scriptwriters,
aspiring film makers around the North West region. Simon has also
lectured at various universities throughout the Northwest and has hosted script
writing/film production workshops at a number of film festivals.
Visit Simon on IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2616061
