Simon Mulvaney

Plunging deep beneath the surface with some of the UK's most iconic surfers, to discover what it means to be a force of nature. Frames from a film I directed, in collaboration with Rubicon RAW and IMA Global. Frames captured by the expert eye of Mark Waters. MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... Brand: @rubiconraw Agency: @intermarketingagency Rider: @lucycsurf @skindoggydog & @tassyswallow94 Senior Producer: @sammiekent Account Director: @pollykate1 Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Associate Creative Director: @sarra_yaya_creative Social media strategist: @ajkoomzz Director: @si_mulvaney DOP: @markwatersfilm Facilitation: @lightcoloursound Second Unit DOP: @producerjonsey Drone facilitation: @badwolfhorizon Drone Pilot: Tom Wadsworth #ad #documentary #filmmaking #actionsports #surfing #cornwall (at Cornwall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkxtV8fqPZN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

E6 of a 7-part series of mini fell running films I directed, in collaboration with Rubicon RAW and IMA Global. In this episode, adventurer Rory Southworth goes up against record-breaking hiker, James Forrest, in the final battle, to discover who will be crowned champion. Shot on location in Scotland's epic Glencoe Mountain Region, by a passionate multi-talented micro-crew, who battled extreme weather conditions, in order to document the action (full list of credits below). Although every race posed it's own, unique shooting challenges, due to extreme weather conditions, this was our most challenging one. We were given a short shooting window of 2 hours, during which the weather cleared enough for it to be safe on the mountain. However, a while, the shoot had to be called off, due to safety issues. Luckily, due to the passion and determination of an amazing crew and production team, we just about managed to capture everything we needed, in order to make the film. Images captured by the master, Dan McPake. BTS by @ajkoomzz MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... Brand: @rubiconraw Featuring: @rorysouthworth @jamesmichaelforrest Agency: @imahomeglobal Client Services: @pollykate1 Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Producer: @sammiekent Director: 🙋 Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Sound: @ambientpad Mountain Safety: @peak.challenge Social Media Strategist: @ajkoomzz #BeAForceOfNature #hiking #outdoors #hikinguk #hikingadventures #hikingtiktoc #challenge #hiketok #ukadventure #filmdirector (at Glencoe, Highland, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkNTieeqTS5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

E5 of a 7-part series of mini fell running films I directed, in collaboration with Rubicon RAW and IMA Global. In this episode, wilderness guide survivalist, Megan Hine goes up against ultra-runner Alex Staniforth in a battle for third place, racing through a series of branching riverbeds. Shot on location in Scotland's epic Glencoe Mountain Region, by a passionate multi-talented micro-crew, who battled extreme weather conditions, in order to document the action (full list of credits below). This shoot saw us fighting wind & rain, with a weather window of 2 hours to capture everything we needed, in an untamed area spanning 3km. Images captured by the master, Dan McPake. BTS by @ajkoomzz MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... More at https://smulvaney.tv Brand: @rubiconraw Featuring: @alexstaniforth_ & @megan_hine Agency: @imahomeglobal Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Producer: @sammiekent Director: 🙋 Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Sound: @ambientpad Mountain Safety: @peak.challenge #BeAForceOfNature #hiking #outdoors #hikinguk #hikingadventures #hikingtiktoc #challenge #hiketok #ukadventure #filmdirector (at Glencoe, Highland, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKvrKRq0lY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

E4 of a 7-part series of mini fell running films I directed, in collaboration with Rubicon RAW and IMA Global. In this episode, wilderness guide survivalist, Megan Hine goes up against adventurer, James Forrest, in an anxiety-inducing, nighttime sprint down the mountain, with only their headtorches to light the way. Shot on location in Scotland's epic Glencoe Mountain Region, by a passionate multi-talented micro-crew, who battled extreme weather conditions, in order to document the action (full list of credits below). Images captured by the master, Dan McPake. BTS by @ajkoomzz MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... More at https://smulvaney.tv Brand: @rubiconraw Featuring: @jamesmichaelforrest & @megan_hine Agency: @imahomeglobal Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Producer: @sammiekent Director: 🙋 Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Sound: @ambientpad Mountain Safety: @peak.challenge #BeAForceOfNature #hiking #outdoors #hikinguk #hikingadventures #hikingtiktoc #challenge #hiketok #ukadventure #filmdirector (at Glencoe, Highland, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkIvyDPKhzG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

E3 of a 7-part series of mini fell running films I directed, in collaboration with Rubicon RAW and IMA Global. Shot on location in Scotland's epic Glencoe Mountain Region, by a passionate multi-talented micro-crew, who battled extreme weather conditions, in order to document the action (full list of credits below). This particular shoot took place during the only spell of relitively calm weather and sun that we encountered, during the 3 day shoot. E3 pits adventurer James Forrest against wilderness guide survivalist Megan Hine, as they search for night camp within a dense forest. Images captured by the master, Dan McPake. BTS by @ajkoomzz MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... More at https://smulvaney.tv Brand: @rubiconraw Featuring: @jamesmichaelforrest & @megan_hine Agency: @imahomeglobal Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Producer: @sammiekent Director: 🙋 Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Sound: @ambientpad Mountain Safety: @peak.challenge #BeAForceOfNature #hiking #outdoors #hikinguk #hikingadventures #hikingtiktoc #challenge #hiketok #ukadventure #filmdirector (at Glencoe, Highland, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj98aE4Kn-m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

E2 of a series of short fell running films I directed, in collaboration with Rubicon RAW and IMA Global. Shot on location in Scotland's epic Glencoe Mountain Region, by an incredible multi-talented micro-crew, who battled extreme weather conditions, in order to document the action (full list of credits below). This episode pits adventurer Rory Southworth against ultra runner Alex Staniforth, as they search for night camp within a dense forest. MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... More at https://smulvaney.tv Brand: @rubiconraw Featuring: @rorysouthworth @alexstaniforth_ Agency: @imahomeglobal Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Producer: @sammiekent Director: 🙋 Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Sound: @ambientpad Mountain Safety: @peak.challenge #BeAForceOfNature #hiking #outdoors #hikinguk #hikingadventures #hikingtiktoc #challenge #hiketok #ukadventure #filmdirector (at Glencoe, Highland, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj7YohLKPeA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

E2 of a series of short fell running films I directed, in collaboration with Rubicon RAW and IMA Global. Shot on location in Scotland's epic Glencoe Mountain Region, by an incredible multi-talented micro-crew, who battled extreme weather conditions, in order to document the action (full list of credits below). This episode pits adventurer Rory Southworth against ultra runner Alex Staniforth, as they search for night camp within a dense forest. MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... More at https://smulvaney.tv Brand: @rubiconraw Featuring: @rorysouthworth @alexstaniforth_ Agency: @imahomeglobal Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Producer: @sammiekent Director: 🙋 Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Sound: @ambientpad Mountain Safety: @peak.challenge #BeAForceOfNature #hiking #outdoors #hikinguk #hikingadventures #hikingtiktoc #challenge #hiketok #ukadventure #filmdirector (at Glencoe, Highland, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj7XHTtqti1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What does it mean to be a FORCE OF NATURE? E1 of a series of short challenge-based fell running films I directed for Rubicon RAW. Shot on location in Scotland's epic Glencoe Mountain Region. This episode pits adventurer Rory Southworth against ultra runner Alex Staniforth, in a fast paced climb to the mountain's knoll. MORE VIA LINK IN BIO... More at https://smulvaney.tv Brand: @rubiconraw Featuring: @rorysouthworth @alexstaniforth_ @jamesmichaelforrest @megan_hine Agency: @imahomeglobal Creative Director: @wellsie1978 Producer: @sammiekent Director: 🙋 Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Sound: @ambientpad Mountain Safety: @peak.challenge #BeAForceOfNature #hiking #outdoors #hikinguk #hikingadventures #hikingtiktoc #challenge #hiketok #ukadventure #filmdirector (at Glencoe, Highland, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj4o3TcKZGw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of the greatest privaliges of being a documentary filmmaker is providing somebody with a unique platform, with which to tell their story, in the hope that by doing so, they can help others to feel less alone. For me, being able to spend time with @wh33lerboi during the production of OUT OF MIND, was a prime example of this. I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to tell a small slice of Alex's story and in my own way, using the medium of film, revealed my own articulation of who he is. In the film, Alex Wheeler shares the story of how his experiences with aphantasia have affected his life, particularly his grieving process after losing his mum, as he seeks answers from Adam Zeman, Professor of Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology at the University of Exeter Medical School. Link to full film in bio... Can you imagine a life without mental imagery? If you close your eyes and picture an apple, how clear is that apple in your mind? Most people can visualise images in their head instantaneously - this is known as the mind's eye. But in 2015, a scientific study shed new light on the relatively unheard-of phenomenon known as aphantasia, a mental blindness where the brain is unable to call images to the mind eye. Frames from a short documentary I directed, uncovering the fascinating cause of an individual's emotional connection to past and future events, and the unexpected advantages that can come with severing it. Produced as part of WIRED Health Production: @wireduk Producer: @annaodonohue Director: 🙋 Featuring: @wh33lerboi, Adam Zeman, @wowrightmeow Field Producer: @lewis.faithful #aphantasia #neurodiversity #neurology #documentary #film #filmdirector #filmmaker (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8n1iXqow9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you close your eyes and picture an apple, how clear is that apple in your mind? Most people can visualise images in their head instantaneously - this is known as the mind's eye. But in 2015, a scientific study shed new light on the relatively unheard-of phenomenon known as aphantasia, a mental blindness where the brain is unable to call images to the mind eye. Using a creative array of smoke, mirrors, lights and prisms, supremely talented cinematographer, @dan_mcpake worked closely with incredible art director, @deborissima to simulate the mind's eye. Frames from a short documentary I directed, uncovering the fascinating cause of an individual's emotional connection to past and future events, and the unexpected advantages that can come with severing it. Link to full film in bio... Alex Wheeler shares the story of how his experiences with aphantasia have affected his life, particularly his grieving process after losing his mum, as he seeks answers from Adam Zeman, Professor of Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology at the University of Exeter Medical School. We also spent time with artist and YouTuber @WowRightMeow who shares their experiences with aphantasia and how it feeds their creative process. Produced as part of WIRED Health Production: @wireduk Producer: @annaodonohue Director: 🙋 Featuring: @wh33lerboi, Adam Zeman, @wowrightmeow Field Producer: @lewis.faithful Studio: @foundryfilmstudios Studio Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Camera Hire: @nodramaltd Studio Art Director: @deborissima Gaffer: @chrisdropcity Lighting Hire: @drop_city_ltd Animation & VFX: @runzebra.run Original Score: @wearebloodmoon Special Thanks: @thegatefilms #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector #aphantasia #neurology #psychology #filmmaking #filmproduction #neurodiversity (at Foundry Film Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cch4XpGKtOM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Where does creativity come from? Can you be creative without the ability to visualise within your mind? Artist and YouTuber Amy Right, better known as @wowrightmeow shares their experience with aphantasia, how it feeds their creative process and how they tangibly 'feel' the character, before putting pen to page... Frames from a short documentary I directed, uncovering the fascinating cause of an individual's emotional connection to past and future events, and the unexpected advantages that can come with severing it. Link to full film in bio... Produced as part of WIRED Health Can you imagine a life without mental imagery? If you close your eyes and picture an apple, how clear is that apple in your mind? Most people can visualise images in their head instantaneously - this is known as the mind's eye. But in 2015, a scientific study shed new light on the relatively unheard-of phenomenon known as aphantasia, a mental blindness where the brain is unable to call images to the mind eye. Production: @wireduk Producer: @annaodonohue Director: 🙋 Featuring: @wh33lerboi, Adam Zeman, @wowrightmeow Field Producer: @lewis.faithful Animation & VFX: @runzebra.run Original Score: @wearebloodmoon #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector #aphantasia #neurology #psychology #filmmaking #filmproduction #neurodiversity (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcSVM5hKG9x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you ever felt guilty about how emotionally attached or detached you were to a given situation? Frames from a short documentary I directed, in collaboration with an incredible team, that chronicles the story of @wh33lerboi and the affect that a little-known neurological condition called 'aphantasia' has had on his life. Link to full film in bio... Produced as part of WIRED Health Production: @wireduk Producer: @annaodonohue Director: 🙋 Featuring: @wh33lerboi, Adam Zeman, @wowrightmeow Field Producer: @lewis.faithful Studio Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Studio Art Director: @deborissima Gaffer: @chrisdropcity Animation & VFX: @runzebra.run Original Score: @wearebloodmoon #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector #aphantasia #neurology #psychology #filmmaking #filmproduction #neurodiversity (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcP5AJ7qItd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can you imagine a life without mental imagery? If you close your eyes and picture an apple, how clear is that apple in your mind? Most people can visualise images in their head instantaneously - this is known as the mind's eye. But in 2015, a scientific study shed new light on the relatively unheard-of phenomenon known as aphantasia, a mental blindness where the brain is unable to call images to the mind eye. Frames from a short documentary I directed, uncovering the fascinating cause of an individual's emotional connection to past and future events, and the unexpected advantages that can come with severing it. Link to full film in bio... Alex Wheeler shares the story of how his experiences with aphantasia have affected his life, particularly his grieving process after losing his mum, as he seeks answers from Adam Zeman, Professor of Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology at the University of Exeter Medical School. WIRED also talks to artist and YouTuber Amy Right, better known as @AmyRightMeow, who shares their experiences with aphantasia and how it feeds their creative process. Produced as part of WIRED Health Production: @wireduk Producer: @annaodonohue Director: 🙋 Featuring: @wh33lerboi, Adam Zeman, @wowrightmeow Field Producer: @lewis.faithful Studio Cinematographer: @dan_mcpak Studio Art Director: @deborissima Gaffer: @chrisdropcity Animation & VFX: @runzebra.run Original Score: @wearebloodmoon #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector #aphantasia #neurology #psychology #filmmaking #filmproduction #neurodiversity https://www.instagram.com/p/CcNf9fdqQ80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can you imagine a life without mental imagery? Frames from a short documentary I directed, exploring the unexpected roots of an individual's emotional attachment to past and future events. Production: @wireduk Producer: @annaodonohue Director: 🙋 Featuring: @wh33lerboi, Adam Zeman, @wowrightmeow Field Producer: @lewis.faithful Studio: @foundryfilmstudios Studio Cinematographer: @dan_mcpake Camera Hire: @nodramaltd Studio Art Director: @deborissima Gaffer: @chrisdropcity Lighting Hire: @drop_city_ltd Animation & VFX: @runzebra.run Original Score: @wearebloodmoon Special Thanks: @thegatefilms #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector #aphantasia #neurology #psychology #filmmaking #filmproduction #neurodiversity https://www.instagram.com/p/CcNeK6sKQOn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Spending time with one of the world's leading celebrity portrait photographers. In my job, I'm fortunate enough to cross paths with some of the world's leading artists, and to observe them doing what they do best. This was one of those moments - Watching photographer, Gavin Bond, work his magic with a fast-paced conveyor belt of subjects; and each time, somehow managing to capture something unique and beautiful. The way in which Gavin naturally disarms his subject, through sincerity, laughter and kindness, then takes that opportunity to utilise his acute knowledge of light, composition, camera settings and celluloid, was an absolute pleasure to, not only witness, but to document. Check out more of Gavin's work over at @gavinbondphotography PS - Gary - You'll be pleased to know that whilst writing this post, my girlfriend peered over my shoulder and casually announced, "Gary Lineker... Oh yeah... Silver fox... Gets better with age." Frames from my documentation of #GQHeroes for @BritishGQ Subjects (in order of appearance): @garylineker , Gareth Southgate, Gavin Bond Full film via link in bio... GQ Heroes saw GQ inviting an eclectic ensemble of artists, writers, athletes, activists, journalists, filmmakers and thinkers to London's iconic Union Chapel, to reflect on the trials and triumphs of one of humanity's most challenging years. From the Coronavirus pandemic to the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement, the refugee crisis and society's mental health epidemic, this film documents the intimate thoughts, feelings, desires and hopes of some of the world's most enigmatic figures. This documentation aims to acknowledge the challenges of the year, whilst simultaneously celebrating the positive cultural leaps made by our ever-evolving society. A film by Simon Mulvaney Executive Producer: @dylanjones Producer: @mateo.notsuke Line Producer: @kieranbrettt Assistant Producer: Rita Wackowska Director of Photography: @cartersaidwhat Sound Design: Cristiano De Petrillo #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcCp-sfKV7P/?utm_medium=tumblr

Spending time with one of the world's leading celebrity portrait photographers. In my job, I'm fortunate enough to cross paths with some of the world's leading artists, and to observe them doing what they do best. This was one of those such moments - Watching photographer, Gavin Bond, work his magic with a fast-paced conveyor belt of subjects; and each time, somehow managing to capture something unique and beautiful. The way in which Gavin naturally disarms his subject, through sincerity, laughter and kindness, then takes that opportunity to utilise his acute knowledge of light, composition, camera settings and celluloid, was an absolute pleasure to, not only witness, but to document. PS - Gary - You'll be pleased to know that whilst writing this post, my girlfriend peered over my shoulder and casually announced, "Gary Lineker... Oh yeah... Silver fox... Gets better with age." Frames from my documentation of #GQHeroes for @BritishGQ Subjects (in order of appearance): @garylineker, Gareth Southgate, @gavinbondphotography Full film via link in bio... GQ Heroes saw GQ inviting an eclectic ensemble of artists, writers, athletes, activists, journalists, filmmakers and thinkers to London's iconic Union Chapel, to reflect on the trials and triumphs of one of humanity's most challenging years. From the Coronavirus pandemic to the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement, the refugee crisis and society's mental health epidemic, this film documents the intimate thoughts, feelings, desires and hopes of some of the world's most enigmatic figures. This documentation aims to acknowledge the challenges of the year, whilst simultaneously celebrating the positive cultural leaps made by our ever-evolving society. A film by Simon Mulvaney Executive Producer: @dylanjones Producer: @mateo.notsuke Line Producer: @kieranbrettt Assistant Producer: Rita Wackowska Director of Photography: @cartersaidwhat Sound Design: Cristiano De Petrillo #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcCpRZWKW0F/?utm_medium=tumblr

A virtual interview with the Bohemian Rhapsody and No Time To Die star Rami Malek. During the interview, Rami touched upon the joy he finds when working with other actors, his process of building a relationship with a character and the pressures of working on some of the world's biggest franchises. I have to admit, that until this interview, I wasn't too familiar with Rami's work. But since then, I've been lucky enough to absorb more of his portfolio of performances and as a result, I've become a real fan! Rami's range, storytelling acumen and commitment to his craft is matched by few. He's a real inspiration and I can't wait to see how his career unfolds, throughout the decades, as he becomes one of the household names of the silver screen. Frames from my documentation of #GQHeroes for @BritishGQ GQ Heroes saw GQ inviting an eclectic ensemble of artists, writers, athletes, activists, journalists, filmmakers and thinkers to London's iconic Union Chapel, to reflect on the trials and triumphs of one of humanity's most challenging years. From the Coronavirus pandemic to the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement, the refugee crisis and society's mental health epidemic, this film documents the intimate thoughts, feelings, desires and hopes of some of the world's most enigmatic figures. This documentation aims to acknowledge the challenges of the year, whilst simultaneously celebrating the positive cultural leaps made by our ever-evolving society. A film by Simon Mulvaney Executive Producer: @dylanjones Producer: @mateo.notsuke Line Producer: @kieranbrettt Assistant Producer: Rita Wackowska Director of Photography: @cartersaidwhat Sound Design: Cristiano De Petrillo #film #documentary #documentaryfilmmaker #filmmaker #filmdirector #director #documentarydirector (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcA6j1rq82L/?utm_medium=tumblr