Simon Mercer is a documentary filmmaker and freelance music video director. Previous projects include a short film funded by the National Film Board of Canada, and music videos for artists including Dean Blunt, Babyfather, Junior Boys, Hounds of Hate, Trailer Trash Tracys, and for labels including Sony USA, Domino Records, Hyperdub, 4AD, and City Slang.

His documentary film Glass Eyes of Locust Bayou won the Academy Award qualifying Jury Prize at Slamdance Film Festival and National Screen Institute of Canada's Best Short Documentary award.

As well as films and music videos, Simon has created commercial video work for clients including Jaeger, MTV Canada, Vice, Baron Magazine, and Harper Collins Publishing.