Simon Stolland

Simon’s one of those London cinematographers whose name keeps popping up if you’re into British cinema at all. Repped by Wizzo & Co, which basically means he’s legit, he’s been behind the lens for some absolute bangers. So, Blue Story — yeah, that one, the 2019 film that everyone was talking about for months — that’s Simon’s magic. Written and directed by Rapman (real name Andrew Onwubolu, if you’re keeping score), it’s gritty, raw, and looks incredible, and a big chunk of that comes down to Simon’s eye for what hits hard on screen. He didn’t stop there, obviously. When Adam Deacon decided to jump from acting to directing, Simon was the guy he trusted for Sumotherhood. And honestly, if you’ve seen it, you know it’s got that wild, kinetic energy — probably because Simon just gets how to shoot London so it feels alive, not just like some backdrop. And if you’re the kind of person who counts the days until a Nick Love film drops, you’ll want to mark your calendar for January 2025. Marching Powder, written and directed by Nick Love, is on its way, and Simon’s the cinematographer again. So, yeah, expect that signature mix of stylish grit and punchy storytelling. The man’s got a real knack for making stories jump off the screen without drowning them in clichés. Basically, if Simon’s shooting it, you know it’s worth watching.