The Artist
Simon England
English Stix designer and founder Simon England started producing custom slates and engraved camera accessories in early 2011. He is a current professional camera assistant in the motion picture industry and has credits in all genres and budgets of cinema.
Simon was born in England and immigrated to the US at an early age where he took a large interest in music and art. After moving to California to attend California State University, Northridge where he received a Bachelors degree in Film Production: Cinematography, he began his career at Panavision Woodland Hills. A member of Local 600, Simon has strived to be professional with upmost efficiency and attention to detail in all aspects of his career. English Stix was formed to help filmmakers and camera assistants enter a modern age of cinema and help adapt and take pride in our changing industry. It has grown to be a world recognized staple among major productions and independent films alike.
To see some of Simon’s credits, click the link below!
Follow Simon (englishsly) on Instagram or English Stix (englishstix1)
A new custom hybrid #CSeries anamorphic 30mm deserves testing on the big screen. Focus at 18inches on @jinuklee_ and AC @cyandell1 . #sasakiSpecial and @panavisionofficial #SpecialOptics
Helping @benseresin_dp line up with the #UltraVista 35 and our #1 FX Attachment from #SlysAdvancedOptics @panavisionofficial and #SasakiSpecial . #GxK 📸 by @daniel.mcfadden.520
Insert Shots #GxK @panavisionofficial created for us the world’s first Petzval Anamorphic. Later used on #killersoftheflowermoon . We layered glass with the Petzval , my #3 FX filter, ½ Dio, and a beautiful Margarita Glass to get some amazing abstract images in the film. #teamEffort @dermotmc
Be on the lookout for some special #titan devices #GxK supported by @prestoncinema . In Imax and Theaters this week.
Congratulations to @smallhd on their recent #Emmy Award. Thanks to @gregsmokler and team for the honorary recognition!
#cruisin around #windingroads
@rmorrison #venice2 #panaspeeds @panavisionofficial #lightranger @prestoncinema #MiniRBQ @cleanscamerasupport #Rialto @sonycine
#thatOnetimeInMorocco with @martin_schaer #LizardVMonkey 🦎🐒 #camera @panavisionofficial
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Back to this summer, Diving on the weekend in Hawaii and came across this guy at a barge wreck. Diving with @aaronsdiveshop
#challenge PT1 #Waterwork … @hydroflexinc (The other side of this weeks post!) #godzillaVKong and #cloverfieldparadox @prestoncinema
Great birthday weekend in #Paso with friends celebrating @glenwoodposse ! Thanks @melspr for setting up an incredible #michelinstar dinner at @justinwine and some pretty awesome tastings 😉
50 to @its_a_drae_day . We’ve been around the block. Cheers to you today. Appearances by #Englishstix #StarTrek #Spock #Smfb @smfb #Xmen #Unstoppable #TomyScott @stedirox with #hardhat #777
#theMadisonRae beach day. Summer sponsored by @panavisionofficial umbrella line circa 2012 and @englishstix1 hats.
#throwback to a lost art. #filmmanagment #Creasy doing a 5x stock change with @romanvasyanov everyday on #TheWall. pulled 50D to 50D to 200T to Pull500T to 500T to Push 500T. SunDown=True Tragic Hour.
Don’t tell #theColinAnderson. Sometimes you have to take something a part to fix it. #makeItBetter #AlwaysPushing #SasakiSpecial
Happy Mothers Day to @melspr and all the moms that lead the way. #sircalvin and #themadisonrae are so lucky to have you.
One of the best looking sets on #theMother #interiorSwimmingPool was used for this Cuban Interrogation . #petzvalScene DoP @seresinb Dir @nikicaro
A little ocean work submerging the @hydroflexinc splash bag. Worked like a charm. #checkyourzippers #theColinAnderson #Alexa35 @panavisionofficial #ruffner #sunsoutgunsout
#startrekintodarkness #imax on a #cablecam . Originally we were going to go to Hawaii for the jungle sequence but instead JJ built a full scale red jungle in the parking lot in LA. Production Designer @_scottchambliss
If you know, you know. Thank you to the team for helping us forge new ground and continue to push. #sasakisquad @panavisionofficial @nigelbluck
GxK used code name #Origins during production. In Theaters now and #IMAX. A unique board design with added info and no fluff. No timecode slates were used during filming for this Mega Monster Bash. #legendary #englishstix
Custom #pelican lid organizer labels available online at englishstix.com 18 Color Options! Order today. #EnglishStix
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@dougliman and #RoadHouse coming to @amazonstudios this week. #EnglishStix
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@onelovemovie #BobMarley now playing in theaters #reinaldomarcusgreen #beHappy with slates by #EnglishStix
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Its that time to take home gold! Congrats to all the nominees at tonight’s 96th #academyAwards ! Thank you to these top films for choosing #englishstix #slates @theacademy #GoEnglishStixandWinanOscar
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#Maestro nominated tomorrow for 7 #AcademyAwards including best #cinematography by the masterful @libatique ! Slates by #englishstix
The Television Academy 75th Emmy awards are tonight! Good luck to all the nominees and congrats to winners announced at the creative arts Emmys. Starting a new show or another season? Contact us to get custom slates going now. #EnglishStix
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#Custom work for a great show. Can you name it! This pair is American Walnut with match grain sections. We make the highest quality clappers in the industry and can customize to your show. #madeByHand #MadeInCalifornia Start your order online at englishstix.com. #EnglishStix
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Congratulations and Good Luck to all nominees for tonights 81st @goldenglobes . #englishstix #NominatedSlates #awardSeason
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@percyseries streaming on @disneyplus #EnglishStix
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Kick Off 2024! Last chance to save on Classic Slate Series, Filter Tags, and AC Essentials online. EnglishStix.com Take 5% off applied automatically at checkout. Min purchase $25.00. Ends 01/03/24.
#RebelMoon out now and the latest from director @snydercut . AC @prior_mike handling the custom #BigStix on set! #EnglishStix
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Introducing #CustomSticks by #Englishstix . We took it a step farther. Still with the amazing feel and hit of American Walnut. Made by hand. Craftsmanship you can trust. Internal Hinge. We will design to fit your shows artwork. #OneOfAKind #NotaSticker. Available in 11” and 6” sizes. Inquire with your next custom order for details.
#bigStix for a #Bigmovie @napoleonmovie . #englishstix support from micro insert to the big wide shots. DoP @dariusz_wolski_official
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#BlackFriday sale is here! $10 Off the new Tactical Slate Pouch and 10% off all AC Essentials, Generic Slate Collection, and Filter Tag Series! Shop now at englishstix.com Ends Monday! #EnglishStix
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#ferry the series is out this week on #netflix #EnglishStix
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#oppenheimer Nice form by @famousemilyamos . @christophernolann #englishstix @hoyteisbae #EnglishStix
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Catch the season finale on #Max #ourflagmeansdeath #EnglishStix
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In Spirit of the #challenge Tag @englishstix1 for a chance to win products and discounts this month. Show us your best slate! #EnglishStix
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@nyadmovie premiering today. The incredible true story behind 64yr old swimmer @diananyad . Cinematography by @claudiomirandadop first ac @matius20 #EnglishStix
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#Scorsese up this week! #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon hitting 95% on @rottentomatoes Head to the Cinema! #EnglishStix
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Introducing the Tactical Camera Slate Pouch. Special introductory pricing and preorders avail online at englishstix.com. The perfect companion to the on set case to store your timecode slate and accessories. Molle front panel expansion, side and front accessory pockets, sewn-in velcro, padded durable interior. Orders shipping late nov. #EnglishStix
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Coming Soon the anticipated @taikawaititi film @nextgoalwinsfilm . #EnglishStix
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Find Your Name!
#stevenspielberg
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#josephkasinski
@claudiomirandadop
@jonfavreau
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@robertbrichardson
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michaelbay
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@david_fincher_official
@cronenweth
#ryancoogler
@addp
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@ericsteelberg
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#johntoll
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It’s October 3rd.
#meangirls #meansgirlsthemusical #clapperboard #englishstix #aclife #cameraoperator #betsotimecode
The Siemens Star Testing Board is perfect for your next #lenstest or #hairandmakeuo test. Grab one at englishstix.com . Custom fields and conpany logo additions available, just send us an email.
#throwback to #BlackMirror custom slate designs. #EnglishStix
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Streaming on #appletv #EnglishStix
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#darkWinds filmed in #NewMexico went with #naturalWalnut sticks. Great combo! #EnglishStix
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New SciFi show premieres tonight. #cw #EnglishStix
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#ferrari teaser looks like a winner! @michaelmannofficial and @emesserschmidt #535 #italia #EnglishStix
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#Horror Sequel #theNunII in #Theaters this week. #scarymovie season is upon us. #EnglishStix #conjuring #AdditionalPhotographySlates
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The #Engraved #SiemensStar is available online in 15 color options! Insert and Mini sizing with a bonus Micro Keychain included in the set. Great for prep or in the field. #EnglishStix #filmedinPanavision @panavisionofficial
#secondac #firstac #cameradept #camera #focus #focusassist #filmmaking #clapperboard #filmslates #movieslates #cinema #dop #filmmaker #Panavision #filmcamera #filmproduction #moviemaking #behindthescenes #bts
#fincher with #theKiller premiering at #VeniceFilmFestival #LaTueur #EnglishStix @david_fincher_official #netflix #michaelfassbender
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@theequalizermovie out in theaters this Friday!
Second AC: @_stefano_palla__
#theequalizer3 #secondac #firstac #clapperboard #englishstix
Meet the newest member by popular request. #BlackOnBlack #SticksOptions perfect for that MOS or Gift Slate. #stealthMode #EnglishStix
#secondac #firstac #cameradept #camera #focus #focusassist #filmmaking #clapperboard #filmslates #movieslates #cinema
#winningTime on #HBOmax with custom #Director Name Tags. #EnglishStix
#secondac #firstac #cameradept #camera #focus #focusassist #filmmaking #clapperboard #filmslates #movieslates #cinema @toddbanhazl
#StarWars #ajedisreturn #EnglishStix
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New 13” #Testing boards online #ACEssentials #englishStix #secondac #cameradept #anamorphic #firstac #moviemaking #cameraimage
#StarWars #Ahsoka releasing tomorrow! #disneyplus #secondac #firstac #clapperboard #slates #cameradept
#NewProduct Alert !!👀 #Pelican lid and organizer pouch labels. Custom Text. 18 colors! Go to the website and check out the #ACEssentials section. Perfect for the @camera_essentials lid organizer avail @ohanaexp . #englishstix #secondac #firstac #cameradept #camera #focus #focusassist #filmmaking
We have #PINK new colors online this week. #BarbiePink #secondac #firstac #cameradept #camera #focus #focusassist #GetItSharp #filmmaking
Now Available online! Englishstix.com Color Options for #siemensstar sets! #englishstix #secondac #firstac #cameradept #camera #focus #focusassist #GetItSharp #filmmaking
#physical #Season3 has started on #AppleTv #englishstix #secondac #clapperboard #slates #cameradept
#Arnold now streaming on #netflix #mrUniverse #clapperboard #slates #englishstix #bodybuilding #schwarzenegger #itsNotaTumor #PumpyouUp #illbeback
Get ready for #Fantasy #Football . Even #commericals deserve #englishstix #peterBerg #Clapperboard #CameraAC #Draft #draftkings
We will miss you #PaulReubens . Thanks for years of magic on screen. #PeeWee #adventures #clapperboard #englishstix 📷 @super35mm_dit
Custom slate for @losangelesyoungworkersgroup. Join them tomorrow for the Great American Camera challenge! Check out the link in their bio for more information.
Double Feature #englishstix #Weekend . #Barbie first up on the big screen . #barbiemovie #barbenheimer #cinema #clapperboard #slate #secondUnit
Congrats to all the Emmy nominees!
@televisionacad #englishstix #beef #fleishmanisintrouble #hocuspocus2 #abbottelementary #daisyjonesandthesix #beef #themarvelousmrsmaisel #whitelotus
