Simon Owen
Managing Director/Owner at Standby Productions Ltd- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Standby on multiple projects over the last 4 years as a supplier/freelancer. Their commitment to sustainability and the environment whilst also providing a positive working atmosphere for their freelancers is exemplary! Working with them is a fantastic example of teamwork and truly feels like a collaboration. There’s also never a need to chase payments as they always pay invoices swiftly, something that all freelancers can agree takes the stress out of work. I can’t wait to see where Standby is heading over the coming years!
Joanne Forshaw
Simon and the full Standby Team have been a pleasure to work with over the past two years. From a personalised video card landing on my desk, to ten’s of meetings, multiple shoots to support new brands, seasons, events etc. He has always ensured the team have delivered and been cost effective in COVID times! Super creative, super nice and super fun to work with!
LinkedIn User
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Standby on multiple projects over the last 4 years as a supplier/freelancer. Their commitment to sustainability and the environment whilst also providing a positive working atmosphere for their freelancers is exemplary! Working with them is a fantastic example of teamwork and truly feels like a collaboration. There’s also never a need to chase payments as they always pay invoices swiftly, something that all freelancers can agree takes the stress out of work. I can’t wait to see where Standby is heading over the coming years!
Joanne Forshaw
Simon and the full Standby Team have been a pleasure to work with over the past two years. From a personalised video card landing on my desk, to ten’s of meetings, multiple shoots to support new brands, seasons, events etc. He has always ensured the team have delivered and been cost effective in COVID times! Super creative, super nice and super fun to work with!
LinkedIn User
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Standby on multiple projects over the last 4 years as a supplier/freelancer. Their commitment to sustainability and the environment whilst also providing a positive working atmosphere for their freelancers is exemplary! Working with them is a fantastic example of teamwork and truly feels like a collaboration. There’s also never a need to chase payments as they always pay invoices swiftly, something that all freelancers can agree takes the stress out of work. I can’t wait to see where Standby is heading over the coming years!
Joanne Forshaw
Simon and the full Standby Team have been a pleasure to work with over the past two years. From a personalised video card landing on my desk, to ten’s of meetings, multiple shoots to support new brands, seasons, events etc. He has always ensured the team have delivered and been cost effective in COVID times! Super creative, super nice and super fun to work with!
LinkedIn User
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Standby on multiple projects over the last 4 years as a supplier/freelancer. Their commitment to sustainability and the environment whilst also providing a positive working atmosphere for their freelancers is exemplary! Working with them is a fantastic example of teamwork and truly feels like a collaboration. There’s also never a need to chase payments as they always pay invoices swiftly, something that all freelancers can agree takes the stress out of work. I can’t wait to see where Standby is heading over the coming years!
Joanne Forshaw
Simon and the full Standby Team have been a pleasure to work with over the past two years. From a personalised video card landing on my desk, to ten’s of meetings, multiple shoots to support new brands, seasons, events etc. He has always ensured the team have delivered and been cost effective in COVID times! Super creative, super nice and super fun to work with!
Experience
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Managing Director/Owner
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Apr 2011 - Present
We’re a tight crew of filmmakers, producers and creatives making work that matters. Whether it’s TV commercials, corporate videos, promo films or social media content, we love working with like-minded souls who never settle for ordinary. Together, we come at filmmaking from a whole new perspective, from our Manchester roots providing a global reach. Proudly working towards becoming the first sustainable video production company in the North! At Standby, our job’s always to keep you in focus. We’re quick, nimble and light on our feet, bringing in the right people with the right skills at the right time, all for one obvious reason: to make you awesome film content. Green shoots of change. At Standby, we’ve had it with the hot air. That’s why we’re pledging to not only make more films that promote an environmental message, but also make our films in a much more environmentally friendly way. We’re becoming the first sustainable video production in the North. I'm driven by the fact that I've not made my best film yet! Director | Manager | Entrepreneur | Creative
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Standby Social
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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Managing Director/Owner
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Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
Subscription-based video content for £700 per month. Started in 2017 and attracting 18x clients, such as Cotton Traders, Jacamo, Cheshire Oaks, Hobs Reprographics, Phsyci and many more! Subscription-based video content for £700 per month. Started in 2017 and attracting 18x clients, such as Cotton Traders, Jacamo, Cheshire Oaks, Hobs Reprographics, Phsyci and many more!
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Senior Video Producer
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Jun 2007 - Mar 2011
Lighting Cameraman Video Editor Motion Graphics Video Producer Lighting Cameraman Video Editor Motion Graphics Video Producer
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Manchester City Football Club
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Cameraman
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2011 - 2011
Filmed a supporters evening at Bredbury Supporters Club Filmed a supporters evening at Bredbury Supporters Club
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PITCHER AND PIANO LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Bartender
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Jul 2002 - 2007
Head Bartender and Cocktail making extraordinaire! Responsible for redesigning and establishing a new cocktail menu at the bar, before cocktails were common knowledge. Lead a team of bartenders whilst working and also carried out the training for new drinks, knowledge on brands, tastes and how to make cocktails. Head Bartender and Cocktail making extraordinaire! Responsible for redesigning and establishing a new cocktail menu at the bar, before cocktails were common knowledge. Lead a team of bartenders whilst working and also carried out the training for new drinks, knowledge on brands, tastes and how to make cocktails.
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Education
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2002 - 2005
University of Lincoln
2:1, Media Production -
The Kingsway School
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