Aaron Shrimpton - Creative Producer and filmmaker.
- Isobel Arden
- 14 hours ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 50 minutes ago
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Meet Aaron Shrimpton.
In this interview, Mark invited Aaron Shrimpton to create his own fantasy cultural year from the answers to some easy questions where there are no wrong answers. Enjoy his journey below.
Aaron Shrimpton is a BAFTA-winning filmmaker, director, creative producer and editor whose work lives at the intersection of art, emotion and visual storytelling.
As the founder and creative lead of New Waverley Studios, Aaron has spent over 15 years turning ideas into striking cinematic content that connects with audiences and clients alike.
From compelling branded campaigns and corporate films to documentary storytelling and community-focused projects, his body of work reflects a rare mix of artistic flair, technical craft and human insight.
Aaron’s journey in visual storytelling began with a 1st Class Honours degree in Fine Art Photography, grounding his creative vision in both conceptual depth and aesthetic precision.
Over the years, he has brought this vision to life in collaborations with a remarkable range of cultural figures and organisations, including Ai Weiwei, Channel 4, The Guardian, Fatboy Slim, Levi’s, Children in Need and Vivobarefoot.
His films are known for their clarity, emotional richness and visual resonance — qualities that earned him a BAFTA and numerous festival screenings worldwide.
At the heart of Aaron’s approach is a belief that great filmmaking isn’t just about capturing beautiful frames — it’s about telling stories that matter and revealing the human moments underneath.
Whether he’s directing, self-shooting or shaping a narrative in the edit, Aaron brings curiosity, warmth and a steady dose of professionalism to every project.
From rural landscapes and intimate personal portraits to cinematic branded content, his work refuses to sit still — much like the man himself.
Aaron’s short films and documentary pieces have found international audiences, with selections at cultural festivals and screenings that celebrate both cinematic craft and community voice.
Beyond commercial and branded work, he champions creative initiatives that amplify unheard perspectives and foster artistic engagement. Collaborations with arts collectives and charity partners demonstrate his commitment to using visual media as a force for connection and social conversation.
At New Waverley Studios, Aaron leads with a creative spirit that is at once thoughtful and playful, capable of turning a simple brief into an expressive visual experience.
His filmmaking is grounded in collaboration, rooted in authenticity and fuelled by a deep belief that every project — no matter how big or small — has the potential to move hearts, shift perspectives and linger in the viewer’s mind long after the final frame.
Aaron's Fantasy Cultural Year ... with a magic wand and time machine to hand.
Mark and Aaron kicked things off chatting about Aaron’s favourite building: Brookhouse in Basildon. He loves its brutalist charm. Together, they imagined a future where Brookhouse is refurbished, buzzing with life — Aaron perched inside with a Guinness Zero, reading a Bill Viola book he stumbled upon at the Royal Academy — something that genuinely shifted his worldview and nudged him towards Eastern philosophy and meditation.
🎬 A Global Short-Filmmaking Quest
Aaron's Fantasy Cultural Year is to explore the best practices in short filmmaking worldwide. Everything covered — first-class travel, hotels, the lot. Beijing would be the first stop, a place Aaron once wanted to visit but couldn’t. The twist? He’d have to soundtrack the entire year with minimal electronic music.
🏃♂️📊 Speed, Dance & Bolt
They drifted into a fun hypothetical: comparing the pace of different sports. Aaron fancied watching breakdancing and a 200-metre sprint, while Mark noted how tricky it is to compare speeds across distances. Cue a brief Usain Bolt tangent and the idea of “sustainable speed”.
🎭 A Cultural Year-dream in Scotland
To finish, they imagined a fantasy cultural itinerary across London and Edinburgh — VR art galleries, concerts, theatre, opera, even a film screening. Aaron leaned towards a Tom Waits gig and a fresh take on Othello.
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