Mike Simms

Award-Winning Filmmaker
Video Producer

Work

Pearls
Winner of Best Atlantic Short at the Atlantic International Film Festival. Written and Directed by Mike Simms.

Home in Rigolet
Short documentary for CBC.
Producing, camera operation and editing by Mike Simms

Time and Space
Music video for the band Joe Grizzly.
Directed and edited by Mike Simms.

Puce - Dragonfly Sessions
Live music performance.
Technical direction, camera operation, and editing by Mike Simms

Thumbs Up
Self produced short horror comedy film. Featured in film festivals in the North America and the UK. Written, directed and edited by Mike Simms

About

Mike Simms is a filmmaker based in Newfoundland and Labrador.
With a deep fascination for the language of cinema and an unwavering commitment to his craft, he has spent the past decade building a career producing original work alongside freelance and broadcast projects. He works regularly with CBC, where he’s filmed major events such as King Charles’ visit to St. John’s, and recently shot and edited a mini-documentary in northern Labrador as part of a community engagement initiative.Outside of that, Mike writes, directs, shoots, and edits his own films. His latest short, Pearls, won Best Atlantic Short at the Atlantic International Film Festival. He's now focused on developing original narrative and documentary work, while continuing to collaborate on freelance projects in between.

Services

Directing & Creative Leadership

  • Available as director from concept to final cut

  • Experience planning shoots and managing crews

  • Skilled in storytelling and visual development

Shooting & Editing

  • Full video production or partial roles (DOP, editor)

  • Projects include music videos, docs, branded content, shorts

  • Flexible and adaptable to your workflow

Sound Recording

  • Available for small-crew sound gigs

  • Experience as boom op on feature films

  • Recorded sound for documentaries and web series

Contact

I’m starting an email list to share anything worth sharing—new videos, casting calls, whatever’s happening—without the noise of social media. I’m trying to quit because I'm tired of it, so this feels like a healthier way to stay connected. Submit your email below if you care to stay in the loop with my personal work!