Industry event
Director’s Cut
Shoot To Cut: Director’s POV. See the edit before you shoot the scene.
Sunday 11 October 2026 · 14.00–15.00 · METT Hotel & Beach Resort, Estepona
Actor-director Simon Reynolds presents a practical talk exploring why true economy on set is not simply about working faster, but about knowing exactly what you need before you call “action.”
Drawing on examples from leading filmmakers and masters of staging such as Steven Spielberg, Simon examines how directors can make stronger creative decisions while working within the realities of limited budgets and schedules.
The session covers budget-conscious directing, casting choices, scheduling and preparation, efficient staging and coverage, common production pitfalls and how to avoid them, and how to make creative decisions with the final edit already in mind.
The session is designed to help directors and filmmakers become more focused, efficient and intentional on set — using preparation and visual thinking to protect both the creative vision and the production budget.
£50 per person
Free for Industry and VIP pass holders.
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Simon ReynoldsActor, Director & Filmmaker Simon Reynolds has built a career spanning more than three decades, with over 100 film and television credits. His film work includes appearances alongside Julianne Moore in Prizewinner, Michael Douglas in The Sentinel, and Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone in Cold Creek Manor. His other credits include Traitor, Dark Water, Saw IV, P2 and Extreme Measures. On television, Simon originated the role of Steve Goldstein in Showtime’s Street Time and Daniel Dickinson in FX’s Warehouse 13. More recently, he appeared as litigator Ray Jenkins in Showtime’s Fellow Travelers and as an Alzheimer’s patient in Kazik Radwanski’s acclaimed Matt & Mara. At MIFF, Simon brings together the perspective of both actor and director, offering practical insight into performance, staging, preparation and how directors can make stronger creative decisions on set. |