Biography
Simon West is an English film director and editor whose career spans television and cinema. West began in the industry as a film editor at the BBC, working on television productions before transitioning to directing. Early in their career, they directed documentaries and commercials, including multiple campaigns for Budweiser. Their commercial work helped establish a reputation for visual storytelling and pacing, skills that later translated into feature films.
West’s feature film debut came with Con Air, a widely known action film released before the verified data period. Later, they adapted the video game Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in 2001, a project that demonstrated their ability to work within established franchises. In 2015, West directed Wild Card, a film in which they also served as …
