Gary Bannister-Simm

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Director of Moving Image | adam+gary | Video, Motion + VFX @ adam+gary
Gary Bannister-Simm's Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Gary Bannister-Simm

Hi, I’m Gary, I’m a Director of Moving Image working across video, motion and VFX.I’ve teamed up with my creative partner-in-crime, Adam, under the banner of ‘adam+gary’. Together, we work on everything from TV to TikTok, helping brands build meaningful, emotional connections with their audiences.In our first 6 months we’ve worked on projects for the likes of Wimbledon, Kia, The Ryder Cup and mamas & papas, found ourselves as finalists in the Prolific North Champions Awards, and produced a myriad of TV ads, social campaigns and supported brands and agencies all over the globe. I co-founded my first production company in 2001 with a bunch of ideas, endless enthusiasm and a full head of hair, Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to create thousands of campaigns, pick up a few awards along the way, accidentally land a No.1 single, and—perhaps most memorably—ruin Chris Kamara’s Gucci loafers whilst shooting at The Crystal Maze (seriously, still sorry about that, Chris!).I’ve worked with, and for, some amazing brands over the years, including Volkswagen, Disney, Sony, Audi, Samsung, and Vodafone, to name a few. Whether it’s coming up with campaign ideas or directing a new TV ad, I’m always excited to take on new projects and collaborate with talented people.We’re currently open to new projects and agency partnerships, so if you’re looking to create something impactful, let’s chat.Check out our latest work at adamandgary.com

Gary Bannister-Simm's Current Company Details
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Director of Moving Image | adam+gary | Video, Motion + VFX
Gary Bannister-Simm Work Experience Details
  • Adam+Gary
    Director Of Moving Image - Video | Motion | Vfx
    Adam+Gary Nov 2023 - Present
    Manchester, England, United Kingdom
    We're adam+gary, a creative duo who specialise in video, motion + VFX for brands & agencies.For over 20 years we've delivered our unique blend of video, motion + VFX for everything from TikTok to TV Ads. We've worked together at global PLCs to challenger brands, both client and agency-side, in video production and senior leadership positions.Both now independent, adam and gary are actively taking on new projects and agency partnerships foranything from single VFX clips to full productions.
  • Thg Studios
    Group Director Of Video & Motion
    Thg Studios Aug 2022 - Nov 2023
    Manchester, England, United Kingdom
    I headed-up all things video and motion at THG Studios, where I led a talented and wonderful bunch of Videographers, Editors, Animators, VFX Artists and Production Coordinators.We produced award-winning campaigns from concept to completion for 50+ own-brands and a host of household names - accelerating their growth globally, including Myprotein, Lookfantastic, Campari, Asda, Homebase and many more.I sat on the senior leadership team, and from 2019 (and despite COVID's best efforts) I've drove the growth and quality of video (taking our output from 5k to 40k+), redefined the organisational setup and processes, worked with the Exec team and London Stock Exchange on their record-breaking IPO, helped design one of the biggest award studio facilities in Europe (and winning an award for it along the way), pivoted to a commercial business model, and took the THG Studios 'Employee of the Year' award for 2020 and a THG Ingenuity Award for Collaboration in 2023 - all made possible alongside my incredible team.
  • Thg Studios
    Director Of Video / Head Of Video
    Thg Studios Dec 2019 - Aug 2022
  • Mobedia
    Creative Director
    Mobedia 2016 - Dec 2019
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    I led a hand-picked team of creatives to produce award-winning content, products and experiences for brands like Kia, Aldi, Santander, VW, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Audi, P&G, Puma and the Crystal Maze, across film, animation, design and interactivity.
  • Mobedia
    Head Of Video & Animation
    Mobedia 2014 - 2016
    Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Mobedia
    Film & Animation Director
    Mobedia 2009 - 2014
    Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Vodafone
    Video Director
    Vodafone Apr 2006 - Apr 2013
    Uk
    From 2006 - 2013 I was the in-house Video Director for Vodafone UK where I ventured across the globe shooting with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team, pioneered and directed the Vodafone Music Show with acts like Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson and Jason Derulo, toured the UK shooting an online series with Gok Wan, pioneered the growth and output of our YouTube channels (before this was even a thing), launched 1000s of products for Apple, Samsung, HTC, Nokia, Sony and BlackBerry, and built a production team that’s still going strong.
  • Pmg Productions
    Creative Director
    Pmg Productions Apr 2006 - Jun 2009
    Working alongside the management team at PMG Productions, I was a provided video creative direction for the legendary music group 'The Drifters', producing music videos, tour visuals, photography and International charity campaigns.
  • City Of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
    Adult Education Instructor - Film Production
    City Of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College 2005 - 2006
    Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom
    Designed and taught an OCR-accredited adult education evening course in video production
  • Tunnel Vizion Media Uk
    Co-Founder + Film Director
    Tunnel Vizion Media Uk 2001 - 2006
    Co-founded the production studio Tunnel Vizion Media. We shot a bunch of music videos for international artists, worked with a wide variety of public and private sector organisations like the NHS and Stoke City FC, and won a few awards along the way.

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