Simon West
- Born: 30 Nov, 1960
Born and raised in Hertfordshire, England, director Simon West began his career in 1981 when he joined the BBC as an apprentice film editor. During his four-year tenure there, he worked on a number of award-winning productions, including the documentary "Strangeways Prison" and the dramatic series "Bleak House" (both of which won BAFTA Awards). A 1985 grant from the British Arts Council enabled West to make his first short "Dolly Mixtures", which in turn led to a contract with Limelight London to direct music videos and commercials. Soon after winning the Best Video prize at the 1987 Montreux Music Festival for Mel and Kim's "Respectable", West transferred to Limelight's American offices and swiftly won a reputation for his TV commercials. Besides we...
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