Simon has been programming and curating film seasons since the 90s and has been Film Programmer for Gloucester Guildhall until 2023.

As Head of Film at Courtyard Centre for the Arts Hereford Simon’s role includes both the technical management and booking of the Courtyard’s Film Programme promoting both digital content as well as regular 35mm screenings.

How Digital cinema works is explained here

Simon Nicholls

Simon Nicholls

Simon Nicholls with Director Vadim Jean at a screening of Leon the Pig Farmer & The Real Howard Spitz at the Majestic Cinema Bridgnorth in 1998

Simon Nicholls with Director Vadim Jean at a screening of Leon the Pig Farmer & The Real Howard Spitz at the Majestic Cinema Bridgnorth in 1998

Simon and his wife on stage with Gloucester Oscar winners Tom Berkeley (R) and Ross White (L) following a screening of An Irish Goodbye

Simon and his wife on stage with Gloucester Oscar winners Tom Berkeley (R) and Ross White (L) following a screening of An Irish Goodbye