Simon Durban

Simon Durban is credited as the Production Accountant for the documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, released in 2010. In this role, Durban handled financial oversight and budgetary management for the production, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditures and adherence to financial protocols during filming and post-production. The film’s association with street art and its unconventional distribution model placed Durban within a project that blended documentary conventions with elements of performance and meta-commentary.

Production accountants play a critical but often behind-the-scenes role in filmmaking, coordinating with departments to maintain fiscal transparency while supporting creative and logistical decisions. Durban’s sole verified credit in the film industry remains Exit Throu…