simonmaignan
contact@simonmaignan.com
+33 6 12 55 14 74
Paris, Worldwilde, USA

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Gear





NODO TORQ


Highly modular, versatile and powerful. Can be used as remote head, gimbal, fluid head. From heavy payloads to minimal form factor.





DJI RONIN 4D


All-In-One Cinematic Movement. Enables stabilized camera movement without the complexity and setup time of traditional gimbals.


DJI RS4 PRO


compact stabilization system that enables creative camera movement when larger motion systems are impractical or excessive.






FREELY MOVI PRO


The lightest gimbal to allow for a full camera body. Highly versatile, it can be operated handheld or mounted on cranes, dollies, vehicles, cable systems, and custom rigs

Work

BET 365 (ACADEMY) 
Dir: Jack Driscoll - DOP: Guillermo Garza
GOOGLE (MJZ) 
Dir: Craig Gillespie - DOP: Nicolas Karakatsanis

JOHN LEWIS (SOMESUCH)
Dir: Kim Gehrig - DOP: Philippe Lessourd 

SMARTWATER (RESET CONTENT)
Dir: Henry Schofield - DOP: Pat Aldinger
BEATS BY DRE (ACADEMY)
Dir. Grandmas - DOP David Foulkes
BET 365 (ACADEMY) 
Dir: Jack Driscoll - DOP: Guillermo Garza
SEAT (Antiestatico)
Dir: Henri & Sebastian - DOP: Pablo Clemente
GATORADE (ACADEMY)
Dir: Jack Driscoll - DOP: Kaname Onoyama
AMERICAN EXPRESS (BISCUIT)
Dir: Isaiah Seret - DOP: Guillermo Garza
GOOGLE (MJZ) 
Dir: Craig Gillespie - DOP: Nicolas Karakatsanis
LENNY KRAVITZ “2K421” (CAVIAR)
Dir: Tanu Muino - DOP: Nikita Kuzmenko

NOVEMBRE (CHI FU MI)
Dir: Cedric Jimenez - Nicolas Loir

About


Simon is a specialized camera and gimbal operator working across film, television, and high-end commercial productions.

With over a decade of experience in the camera department, he is known for executing complex, dynamic shots that combine technical precision with physical performance. His work focuses on immersive camera movement using rollerblades, ice skates, electric vehicles, and custom-built tracking rigs.

Originally trained as a high-level athlete, Simon brings a strong understanding of movement, speed, and spatial awareness to his operating. He regularly collaborates with leading directors, cinematographers, and international brands on action-driven and visually ambitious projects.

Simon is also the co-founder of Belle Vitesse, a cinematic motion company for film and commercial productions, developing and operating custom vehicles and motion systems.

He works internationally and holds an O-1 visa, allowing him to operate on U.S.-based productions.





simonmaignan

contact@simonmaignan.com
+33 6 12 55 14 74
Paris, Worldwilde, USA