TINY TEAM. PERFECT PRODUCTIONS
Hi, I'm Jon Simo and I’m a creator who has been on a mission to make impossible visuals for over a decade.
I've worked with companies like BMW, Red Bull and The Raptors in situations that range from dangling from helicopters to racing down motorcycle racetracks.
I've directed everything from internet series to national television ads - and pack years of experience into explosive social content.
Although I've shot with everything from the Arri Alexas to the iPhone - I've found that the best results come from the most unexpected places. I thrive on impossible challenges. Hit me up.
SOLO CONTENT
CREATED WITH CREWS OF 2 OR LESS
RED BULL MUSIC
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Shot and edited in 3 days
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Utilized mixed media from multiple sources
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Crew of 1
RAPTORS- WE THE NORTH
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750,000+ views, 50k reshares
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Shot and edited in 48 hours
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Crew of 1
RED BULL - SOCIAL DISTANCE CONTENT
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Conceptualized, producer, directed and edited
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Shot and edited in under 5 days
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Launched with BTS content to increase engagement
Toyota Prius
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Created 2 social content videos + 20 billboard quality stills
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Utilized unique new camera techniques
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Crew of 2, 2 day shoot
BMW M8
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Created 15 Instagram looping videos
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250,000+ views across multiple automotive social platforms
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60 stills of 5 different vehicles
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Captured over 2 days with skeleton crew
CASE STUDY - RED BULL
CREW SIZE: 2
TOTAL VIEWS: 250,000+
DAYS FROM SHOOT TO DELIVERY: 10
SPECIFICS
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Created by simply being sent the Red Bull product
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Shot in 1 day with a nimble crew of only 2
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Filmed with all my own gear, no rentals necessary
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Captured inside my own studio, Neon Demon
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Re-shared by 10 popular filmmaking IG accounts
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Gained worldwide viral traction
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Additional BTS assets allowed for a much longer life-span online
Analytics from @JONSIMO
VIRAL EFFECT
EQUIPMENT
CAMERAS
Pansonic S1H - 6k Ready
Sony A7III
RED Gemini
Insta 360 One X/R
Infrared Modified GH2
LENSES
Lumix 24-105
Lumix 24-70
Lumix 50
Lumix 70-200
Sigma 24-35
Lensbaby
Pinhole Lens
SPECIALITY
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Motion Control Timelapse
Ronin-S Gimbal
Cable-Cam (100ft)
25ft Monopod
LIGHTS/AUDIO
8 x RGB Tube lights
2 x RGB pocket lights
2 x Quasar Crossfades
4 x LED Panel
4 Channel Audio recorder
Shotgun Mic + boom pole
Lav Mic kit
SKILLS
SHOOTING
15 years of experience
Shooting in Remote/Difficult Locations
Proficient in all Modern Cameras
Gimbal Operator
Licensed Drone Operator
10 years of Timelapse experience
Studio Stills
On-Location Stills
360 Video + Stills
EDITING
Expert in Premiere Pro
Extensive experience in Commercial, Narrative and Doc
VFX in After Effects
Colour Grading in Resolve
Sound Editing/Design
Professional Image Retouching
15 years of Photoshop/Lightroom
Timelapse Editing
PRODUCING
Conceptualizing
Creating Pitch Packages
Budgeting
Hiring Crew
Post Work-Flow
Shoot Logistics
Client Management