Simon Dennis BSC ASC is a BAFTA-nominated cinematographer whose work spans acclaimed feature films and premium television drama. Known for his cinematic, story-driven approach, he has built an international reputation for creating visually distinctive imagery that serves both character and narrative.
Raised in Devon, England, Simon studied Film and Television at Edinburgh Napier University, where he graduated with First Class Honours. He began his career shooting 35mm music videos before winning a Scottish BAFTA for his cinematography on the short film Sex & Death. He made his feature debut with The Last Great Wilderness, directed by David Mackenzie, and has since photographed films including The Sweeney, The Girl with All the Gifts and The Limehouse Golem.
Simon has also established himself as one of the leading cinematographers working in high-end television. His credits include Doctor Who, Ripper Street, Black Sails, Jekyll & Hyde, Krypton and the critically acclaimed Peaky Blinders, for which he received BAFTA and Royal Television Society Award nominations for Photography and Lighting.
In 2017, Simon began collaborating with Ryan Murphy on The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, leading to further work on the award-winning series Pose, Hollywood, Ratched and Impeachment: American Crime Story. More recent credits include Hulu's Candy and Showtime's critically acclaimed limited series Fellow Travelers.
Simon became a member of the British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) in 2018 and the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) in 2023. He continues to work internationally across feature films and prestige television, collaborating with leading filmmakers to create bold, emotionally resonant images.