Simon Adams - Editor

Screen Editor

SIMON ADAMS

Screen Editor | Creative Producer

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I'm an Australian filmmaker – a story developer, editor, director and creative producer working across drama, television, documentary, commercials and social video content.

Whether developing original screen projects, collaborating with writers and creative teams, directing performances or shaping stories through the edit, I'm passionate about creating work that excites, entertains and connects with audiences.

I work with production companies, advertising agencies, studios, television networks and filmmakers, offering creative expertise across writing, story development, directing and post-production.

I'm available for writing, creative development, directing and editing projects.

Explore my work or get in touch to discuss your next project.

My editing work

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[MOVIE INTRO] AUSTRALIA DAY MOVIE SPECIAL | SBS

SBS asked me to edit this movie intro for Hunt For The Wilderpeople – a New Zealand film to be shown on Australia Day. To fill in some over-lay, I wrote the animated segments which were designed and animated by SeeGee Studio.

[TV RECAP] FARGO | SBS

SBS commissioned me to cut episode recaps and teasers for the second season of Fargo. Since the recaps played right before each episode, I intentionally kept each piece within the style and tone of the series, providing reminders as to key story points and creating excitement to encourage viewers to stay watching.

[TV SEASON RECAP] VIKINGS SEASON 4 RECAP | SBS MATURE CONTENT

SBS needed a re-cap of Vikings before premiering the new one, so they commissioned me to edit this epic season recap. If you haven't watched season 4... spoiler alert.

[TV COMMERCIAL] Tell Your Story - Steven | KAPWA | MIGHTY NICE

From a series of real life interviews, I edited the stories down to 30 second TVCs for the genius animation team at KAPWA and Mighty Nice to visualise each story for the Nexus Studios production. Produced for the California Tobacco Control Program and is part of an award-winning series that I edited.

Directed by Robertino Zambrano.

[TV COMMERCIAL] Tell Your Story - Ryan | KAPWA | MIGHTY NICE

Continuing the award-winning series of animated real-life stories I edited from actual interviews that were then brought to life by director Robertino Zambrano and his animation team at KAPWA and Mighty Nice.

[TV REEL] MOVIE MAYHEM | SBS VICELAND

Commissioned by SBS, I've been responsible for handling the creative post production and editing of hundreds of comedic movie intros for SBS Viceland's Movie Mayhem. Each week for several years I edited and delivered multiple segments that introduced cult movies with host Marc Fennell. I have also directed over 30 of these intros. Here's a look-back at some of the mayhem.

[MOVIE INTRO x4] MOVIE MAYHEM | SBS VICELAND

This intro is typical of the format we developed for Movie Mayhem involving a comedy piece and film montage. I edited this intro, setting the mood for the David Lynch season. EP/Director Damian McDermott.

[MUSIC VIDEO] KATIE NOONAN Quicksand | LIGHTRISE

I edited this music video for director Gavain Browne who was after a moody, monochromatic performance piece from Katie Noonan.

[MUSIC VIDEO] WREN Secrets | VIENNA PEOPLE

Here's another monochromatic music video – it's one of the most complex editing projects I've ever had the pleasure to solve – displaying every sound loop used to create the song. It won the UK Songwriting Contest 2017 for Best Music Video.