SIMON DINSELL
BAFTA & RTS Award-Winning Creative Producer and Series Director
+44 (0)7958 287 780 |
simondinsell@mac.com
PROFILEAward-winning Creative Producer and Series Director with 15+ years’ experience delivering bold, complex and ambitious productions for Netflix, Disney+, Channel 4, BBC, Sky, Amazon and Discovery+, with a proven track record of creating entertaining, character-driven content for major broadcastersand streamers.
Creative leader with a distinctive visual style, adept at working in fastmoving,sensitive environments.
Passionate about entertaining and authentic story telling that resonates with audiences while ensuring the highest editorial and compliance standards.
Confident operating internationally (having worked in the US, Canada,Europe, South America, India, Africa and China), I combine editorial flairwith unflappable logistical management, ensuring sequences serve storywhile being executed safely and to the highest creative standard.
Adept at working with on-screen talent, I have scripted and produced A list talent including
Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Charles Leclerc, KylieMinogue, David Beckham, Mick Jagger, and
Dwayne Johnson.
KEY SKILLS:
Large Scale Entertainment: Produced and directed large-scale stunts,world-first illusions, and complex productions with hundreds ofcast, extras and crew.
Self-Shooting & Directing: Highly skilled at filming vérité in challenging,unpredictable environments worldwide.
Visual Flair: Strong eye for cinematic framing, lighting, and tone thatconnects with the audience.
Creative Leadership: Proven ability to set editorial vision, run edits, andlead teams through development, production, and post to deliverdistinctive, cinematic stories.
Storytelling: Expert in shaping and scripting narratives from the groundup — balancing sensitivity, nuance, and compelling drama.
International Production: Extensive experience directing abroad (USA,South America, India, China, Europe), managing delicate accessand complex logistics.
Editorial Judgment: Deep knowledge of editorial guidelines, compliance,and safeguarding for vulnerable contributors.
Problem Solving Under Pressure: Calm and decisive in unpredictable,high-pressure environments — from live stunts to hidden-camerasetups.
Talent Collaboration: Trusted by A-list talent, ensuring everyproduction aligns with editorial narrative and talent needs
SELECTED TV & DIGITAL CREDITS:Limitless with Chris Hemsworth – Disney+
Coldplay at Radio City Music Hall, NYC - NBC
Stand Up To Cancer Appeal Films – Channel 4
Dolly Parton: Here I Am - BBC
The Faking Dead – Discovery+
In With The Old – Warner Bros.
DMC: Death By Magic – Netflix Original
Time Crashers – Channel 4
Derren Brown: The Events – Channel 4
Bethlehem: No Room for Peace – ITV
Dynamo – UKTV
Ferrari x TikTok – Social campaign
The Cube – ITV
I Survived a Zombie Apocalypse – BBC
Mind Gamers – Red Bull TV
The Phone – C4
Ferrari x Shell Campaign – TIKTOK/YouTube
Chinese Entertainment Olympics – Shanghai Media Group
Derren Brown: Live Lottery Prediction – Channel 4
Derren Brown: Zombie Apocalypse – Channel 4
Dynamo: Walking On Water – Sky One
Strictly Come Dancing Red Nose Day Special – BBC
TIK TOK x Superdrug Glow Up – 38m views on TIKTOK
Hit the Road Jack – C4
DIGITAL & SOCIALWith extensive experience producing content for major broadcasters I am now excited to leverage this expertise to develop and deliver compelling digital content and IP for leading brands and streamers.
Proven ability to drive creative strategy, lead high-performing teams, and shape innovative storytelling in today’s evolving media landscape.
BRANDED & DIGITALProduced global campaignsfor:
Ferrari, Shell, UBS, Ford, Amazon, and major NGOs — blending cinematic storytelling with brand messaging.
ADDITIONAL SKILLSEditorial & Legal Expertise: Skilled in risk assessments, contributor welfare,and clearance processes for broadcasters and Streamers.
Leadership & Mentoring: Line-managed crews, APs, and editors to deliverambitious projects under pressure.AWARDS &
RECOGNITIONBAFTA Winner – Derren Brown: The Experiments
RTS Awards – Dynamo and Stand Up To Cancer
Broadcast Awards – Dynamo and Stand Up To Cancer
Rose d’Or – Derren Brown stage show
Produced and directed films that
helped to raise over £113 Million for C4’s Stand Up to Cancer.“The first thing to say about Stand Up To Cancer is that it featured some ofthe most beautiful and affecting films you’ll see on TV.” – Ally Ross, TheSun.
“The series for Netflix is beautiful. Really appreciate your attention to detail.The shows are amazing. “- Sean Hancock, Head of Unscripted, Netflix.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCYCamera: Can shoot on Arri, RED, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic, and DJI drone pilot.
Post: Can edit using Avid, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Photoshop.
AI: image generation for decks, animation and titles.
PERSONAL INFOMentor at Creative Clinic, supporting disadvantaged young people to enterthe creative industries. Personal interests include photography, tennis,skiing and mountain hiking.
*References and showreel are available upon request.
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