I got my first taste as a  video producer at university in 1995 (no not in Brighton, I was in Sawnsea). Together with a friend of mine, I made a pilot TV show about student life. The equipment was basic and the analogue style editing suite left a lot to be desired, but it was brilliant fun and I was hooked…

My videography career since moving to Brighton:

When I moved to Brighton (East Sussex) I turned my hand to TV production as a co-producer alongside Ben Nash for IEX, a weekly action sports news programme, aired on the Extreme Sports Channel and Sky Sports. As a keen kitesurfer, windsurfer, surfer and snowboarder this suited me down to the ground. Being a seasoned musician also means music videos are right up my street too and I do a lot of those these days as well.

Since focusing on creating marketing videos I’ve been lucky enough to work with companies of all shapes and sizes, from small to large, Michelin, BT, Zeiss UK & Wolf1834. 

Why use me as a video marketing consultant or videographer?

As a video marketing consultant I’m a multi-trick pony… I bring extensive online marketing knowledge and a keen eye for design to the table. My background as a web designer means I’m up to speed with web design & usability, and my knowledge of SEO & internet marketing means I can see the bigger picture when it comes to using video as a marketing tool.

Recently I created an online course iPhone Video Expert, which teaches people how to make effective marketing video on their iPhones. I’ve also written a book called Expert YouTube Video Marketing Strategy, which when released was at no.1 on Amazon for ‘video marketing’ and I have a YouTube channel, Media Brighton TV, offering advice on Video Marketing and Marketing & Film Making. I’m not updating it now but at it’s peek was acheiving 17.5k+ views a month with many videos coming top of the search engines for their keywords.

To top it off, I’ve got a some great web photography projects examples on the site too, which means I can offer professional product and lifestyle shots as part of the audio-visual package.

In addition (having written, produced and performed an album which is available on Amazon), my music production and songwriting skills come in handy for sound design and recording top notch audio for the videos I make.

All this means I’m able to help you boost your brand and online presence through the roof. So, if you need high quality videos for your website, or need to discuss how you can use video to promote yourself, your business or your products please get in contact.

So that’s me: Ben Simon a Brighton based filmmaker, videographer and video marketing consultant!

Alessandra D’Anzi

Freelance Editor, Motion Graphics, Web design

Alessandra has always had a love for editing. She recently graduated with a degree in Media Studies from the University of Brighton, studying a vast range of subjects – from photography, marketing, video production, journalism and film studies. Alessandra has a passion for film and television, and has worked at both Legendary Entertainment in Los Angeles & Ricochet in Brighton, before joining Media Brighton in 2015. Working alongside Ben and his team has helped her develop her skills in editing, design, motion graphics and web design.