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TonySimpson

  • Director
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Keen for Kiwi children to see themselves on the big screen, Tony Simpson made his movie directing debut in 2012 with trolley tale Kiwi Flyer (also known as Derby Dogs). The film was inspired by memories of racing in Nelson’s annual trolley derby as a child. After completing 2016's A Mindful Choice, a documentary about mindfulness, he began work on Santa downunder movie, Kiwi Christmas. Simpson's screen career began long before any of these; he has directed for Shortland Street, created 2002 animated series The Adventures of Cumie the Cloud, and worked on a run of titles as an assistant director.

Screenography

2021 First Assistant Director Film
2020 - 2022 First Assistant Director Series
2017 Co-Producer, Writer, Director Film
A Mindful Choice
2016 Director Television
2015 - 2018 First Assistant Director Series

Awards

2013 Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth (Czech Republic) 
Nominated for Best Feature Film for Children: Kiwi Flyer

“I think in every story you really need something heartfelt at the core of it — even if you are making a comedy.”

Tony Simpson on Radio New Zealand National, 27 September 2012