Simon Hipkins

For over ten years I worked commercially as a cameraman, editor and director in film and television. During this time I developed a thorough and engaging approach to storytelling that I now apply to my work as a photographer and film-maker.

The calm imagery evokes a trace of Andrei Tarkovsky and the surrealistic sci-fi storytelling is sharpened by a Wagnerian style soundtrack. A beautiful and fascinating film.Taiwanese International Documentary Festival 2004 on 'Crude Progress'.

There is something quite special about the mother-daughter relationship at the emotional core of this visually impressive film … you see people grow up, grow old, a character dies … there’s a poetry to it.Luke McManus on 'Promise and Unrest', Arena Arts and Culture programme, RTÉ Radio 1, Ireland

Promise and Unrest is a thought-provoking film with strong and striking images … the filmmakers have captured the human complexities of migration and I can understand why many migrants would say ‘that’s my story.John MacMahon, Educational Programmes RTÉ, Ireland

‘The Last Regal Kingsize’ - Best Fiction Prize, International Competition.Tehran International Short Film Festival 2009

‘Spare me the Cutter’ – Special Jury Prize.British Universities Film and Video Council Learning on Screen Awards 2008

‘The Last Regal Kingsize’ – Best First-time Performance Nomination.BAFTA Scotland 2008

‘Crude Progress’ – International Competition Finalist.Taiwanese International Documentary Festival 2004

‘Patchwork’ – Best Documentary Prize.Days of Croatian Film, Zagreb 2003

‘The Last Regal Kingsize’ – Official Selection, International Shorts.Cork Film Festival 2010