Simon Njoo has received numerous awards and nominations for his editing of successful and critically acclaimed films such as The Babadook, The Nightingale and The Stranger, including the prestigious Australian Screen Editors Accreditation in recognition of excellence in screen editing and outstanding contribution to Australian screen culture in 2019. He began his film editing career in France in 1995, where he spent 12 years learning the craft as an assistant to some of France's most distinguished editors, working on independent films d'auteur, studio films and documentaries. Since returning to Australia in 2005, Simon concentrates on pursuing film projects that challenge the conventional and explore film language in surprising and engaging ways.