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Simon Ellis (other)
Simon Ellis may refer to: * Simon Ellis (record producer), producer and musical director * Simon Ellis (film director) Simon Ellis is a British film director. Films Ellis' short films have received many awards, including the International Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, Best Short Film at BIFA, and BAFTA and European Academy Award nominations. Wor ..., British film director * Simon Ellis (sailor), Hong Kong sailor {{Hndis, Ellis, Simon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Ellis (record Producer)
Simon Peter Ellis (born 18 May 1961) is an English songwriter, producer and musical director who has worked with the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Westlife, S Club 7, East 17, and music mogul Simon Fuller. He co-wrote and produced the S Club 7 hits " Don't Stop Movin'", "Two in a Million", " Never Had a Dream Come True" and "Alive". "Don't Stop Movin'" won the ITV record of the year award in 2001 and the Brit Award for Best British Single 2002. Personal life Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Simon lived with his mother and brother in his early years. Growing up he attended Swaine House School followed by Hanson School, before he then went on to study at Bradford Art School and Preston Art School where he graduated with a BA Honours in Graphic Design. Simon harboured another passion besides Graphic Design. He was talented musically and taught himself to play piano from the age of 15. In the mid-80s Simon made the move to London to pursue a career in graphic design, but it was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Ellis (film Director)
Simon Ellis is a British film director. Films Ellis' short films have received many awards, including the International Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, Best Short Film at BIFA, and BAFTA and European Academy Award nominations. Working in fiction, animation, hybrid documentary and interactive, his work been presented collectively in dedicated retrospective shows at numerous international film festivals. He continues to attend festivals as either filmmaker or juror and has mentored short film directors in both the UK and overseas. ''Ellis comes out of a strong tradition of regional British filmmaking. He is a very resourceful filmmaker who had embraced a DIY ethic even before digital technology made that option straightforward. Most importantly, he's an actor's director, and his ability to draw out convincing performances, often from inexperienced young actors and non-professionals, makes his films powerful, whatever the genre'' (Shots magazine) ''Soft'', commissi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |