Mike Simpson is a New York based award winning Cinematographer. Mike has a strong cinematic sense geared towards narrative work, but that hasn't prevented him from shooting award winning commercials and top rotation music videos on MTV. His credits span most filmmaking styles and incude feature films, music videos, commercials and documentaries. In the narrative world, mike has shot multiple features spanning the globe, from Austin and Puerto Rico to Macedonia, Spain and Switzerland. His Latest feature film, Wilderness, is a high energy horror thriller starring Lance Henriksen and is scheduled to be released in late 2010. For the last six months Mike has back and forth across the USA working with Academy Award nominated director PJ Raval on his newest documentary: UGRD, which is recipient of many grants and awards including the ITVS diversity and development fund, the Cinereach media grant, and the LEF foundation moving image fund.

Mike also has a strong eye for commercials, and his recent credits include major brands such as Budweiser, Dell and Whole Foods. His commercials have won major awards, and beyond critical acclaim he has actually shot commercials with the power to change. From PSAs on slavery and human trafficking, to drunk driving and blood donations, his commercials have had a strong impact on audiences. The Texas Blood Center campaign, after airing, was a major contributing factor to an large increase in blood donations, and the spots received high praise in major publications such as the New York Times and the Austin American Statesman. And not being one to leave anything out, Mike also has quite a knack for music videos. He has shot for major labels like Universal and major artists such as Lil' Wayne. His recent video, Inkredible, was the MTV "Jam of the Week" and #1 rotation video on MTV, BET and Fuse, and in a matter of days shot beyond millions of views on popular sites such as youtube.

Mike owns some equipment (although insists this not a reason to hire anyone), and travels constantly. He is always open to projects, and is extremely easy to contact. He can be reached through his agent at http://www.therighteye.com or emailed directly at mikesimpsondop@gmail.com. His Demo Reel, other sample work, and resume are all available at http://www.mike-simpson.com.