I make character-led films for brands, agencies and anyone brave enough to let the performance lead.
My work is cinematic but grounded — built around real people and emotional truth. I've recently been leaning into comedy, which it turns out I'm quite good at. My Tunnock's film What's Your Excuse? got folk debating who stole the last Tea Cake up and down the country.
I was mentored by Lynne Ramsay through Film London's Microwave programme, and am an alumnus of the Edinburgh International Film Festival Talent Lab and Edinburgh International Television Festival's Ones to Watch.
Previous work includes campaigns for the Scottish Government, music videos for Rudimental and Skream — shortlisted at the UK Music Video Awards and selected for the Berlin Music Video Awards — and branded content for Timberland and TikTok featuring Joy Crooks and Lewis Capaldi.
Based in Edinburgh. Often London. Always up for a chat over a Tea Cake.
iainsimpsonfilms@gmail.com
