Directors | Simon Hunter

Simon Hunter started his career at the legendary London Production house, Infinity Productions. Shortly after arriving there he completed his first commercial.

His debut feature LIGHTHOUSE earned him a place in the prestigious New Directors Showcase at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, marking him as one of the industry’s most promising voices. He went on to direct the visually ambitious MUTANT CHRONICLES, starring John Malkovich, Thomas Jane, and Ron Perlman.

Alongside his feature work, Simon has directed commercials for global brands including Dyson and British Airways. His work is defined by a strong sense of atmosphere, natural landscapes, and authentic human performances, bringing a cinematic edge to brand storytelling. He specialises in landscapes, travel, wilderness, people, and their place in nature. He brings a realistic, believable, and emotionally driven performance to complement his sweeping and cinematic visuals.

Away from the camera, Simon loves traveling lightly, ideally with just a rucksack and a tent. In 2017, Simon spent four months trekking across the whole length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa Trail. Simon has two young children, Samuel and Isabel.