Simon Dikkenberg is the creative force at the heart of Siberg.
He is a Director, Producer, Writer & Strategist. He’s also a handy DOP & Editor.
Simon calls himself a digital storyteller weaving tales across multiple platforms and mediums.
He has run his own video marketing & production agencies since 2003, servicing clients like Vodafone, Naked Communications, BWM, Australia Network, Freehand Television, and The Smith Family.
Between 2005 & 2007 he helped establish The Conscience Organization (TCO) as one of Australia’s leading digital content agencies with clients like Coke and Channel 7.
Between 2003 & 2004 he was an Interviewer for the Australians At War Film Archive.
He has a BA in Communications from CSU in Bathurst & a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from University of QLD. In 2002 he received a High Distinction for his thesis on the impact of digital technologies on biographical documentary.
These are a few of his Linked-in Recommendations…
“Simon is one of the most creative and dedicated people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has that rare combination of technical ability and artistic vision that can make the most simple production assignment into a powerful and memorable visual statement.”
Dave Rideau, 3-time Grammy-nominated Engineer
“Simon is an absolute expert in his field. The work he did for my business was quite simply breathtaking. He captured on film everything I wanted to communicate about my business perfectly. The work was completed on time, on budget with exemplary results. What more can I say.”
Matt Brine, CEO, The Fundraising People
“Simon is a high-energy solutions-focussed, multi-tasking one-stop-shop for promos & online content.”
Peter Abbott, Executive Producer, Freehand Television
“Simon is an extraordinary talent in the field of storytelling, shooting and directing content. Having worked with Simon with clients like Vodafone, Fairfax and more, I highly recommend his services”
Geoff Young, Managing Director, Storyhead
“I marvelled at his ability to interact with cast and crew, in guiding them to achieve his vision for the finished product. As a technician who has worked in cinema and television films for nearly 47 years, I can clearly see that Simon has a great future ahead of him.”
David Glasser, The Soundman
“Simon has been very personable, easy to approach, flexible and competent (even on short notice). I am impressed by his integrity and conviction to always “do the right thing”. I highly recommend Simon for any storytelling project as well as any aspect of video production.”
Tim Buesing, Creative Director, Holler
“Simon fills a need in corporate communications where high quality and lower cost don’t generally meet together. Simon is particularly emotionally intelligent and socially aware and builds on this to make powerful films. I’ve been a producer for 27 years on high end commercial communications and had to source film companies most of this time, so I know what I’m looking for.”
Anne Miles, Creativity Coach, Magnetic Inspiration Pty Ltd
“He delivers fantastic results – always brings out-of-the-box creative thinking to my projects, and is a pleasure to work with. I have received very positive feedback from my audience/target groups about his work.”
Melissa Murray, Eli Lilly
See Simon presenting ‘Why Gen-Y should care about legacy’ in the Ignite format.