
Directing
Charlie Simonds
Charlie Simonds was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in 1962 and saw active service in the Middle East. Having served for eight years in the regiment, he retired with the rank of captain before working for many years as a flying instructor. Then Charlie, a lifelong naturist, became an internationally acclaimed photographer and film producer of the naturist lifestyle. His writing and photographs have been published in numerous different naturist magazines around the world. Among the 214 covers of those featuring Charlie's photographs, 146 have appeared on the cover of H&E naturist alone in the past 33 years. Charlie and his company, Parafotos, have also produced 64 films about naturism and naturist resorts in the UK, USA, France, Greece, Spain, the Canaries, the Balearics, Turkey, Portugal, Croatia and the Caribbean.
Acting credits
A look at naturism in Catalonia.
Catalunya - Naturally
2005
4.0Amanda and Alison learn of the hunt for the long lost treasure of the legendary pirate, Captain Cutlass, and travel to St. Martin in the Caribbean to investigate. At the exotic naturist resort of Club Orient they meet Adele, who is working on a calender photo-shoot for Captain Cutlass' Rum.
Treasured Island
1992
Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds, assisted by the lovely Maria, present a look at naturism in the UK by visiting places where the fun of naked leisure can be enjoyed. Meet a large number of people who wear invisible swimming costumes is the most natural thing in the world!
Naturism UK
1993
Charlie, Wendy and Holly are joined by Regis, Jocelyne and Armelle investigate the naturist opportunities on Corsica. They visit the lovely seaside resorts of Bagheera and Villata with their splendid beaches and numerous facilities, before heading to the mountainous resort of U Furu where waterfalls and sparkling pools provide enchanting delight.
Corsica, Naturally
1998
Euronat is a wonderful naturist resort on the Atlantic coast in the Medoc region of South West France. Charlie, Alice, Natasha and Candy, assisted by Marye, discover everything this fabulous resort has to offer, from its excellent accommodation and magnificent beach to its sports facilities and unique Thalassotherapy Centre.
Euronat
2003
NRFuerteventura is well known for its acceptance of the naturist lifestyle, and this is exemplified by its promotion at the two very different resorts of ‘Occidental Grand’ and ‘Monte Marina’, located in the south of this sun-kissed island. In this documentary film Charlie Simonds, Sam Brooks, Joceline Brooke-Hamilton and newcomer Charlotte Popescu experience what they have on offer.
Fuerteventura - Naturally
2008
No synopsis available yet.
2001 - Naturally
2001
Alice, Sherry and Randee take a look at some of the naturist opportunities in Florida.
Florida - Naturally
2003
The result of un an unexpected naked hike in the country is not what Wendy and her friend Celia had hoped. In spite of this Wendy and Charlie Simonds are joined by old friends and a newcomer to undertake a lively look at the sparkling jewel of naturism in Ibiza, Club Vista Bahia Nature.
Barely Balearic
1995
No synopsis available yet.
Carefreely Corfu
1996
4.3Cap D'Agde is a popular summer resort town in France. A large section of the town is clothing-optional, and thousands of tourists flock there every year for the opportunity to spend their days naked - not only on the beach or in the pool, but in the shopping area also. Our tour guides, Alison Brown and Wendy Cooper, show off the town's attractions and interview a number of visitors and locals to find out what they most enjoy about vacationing in the nude.
Cap d'Agde, Naked City
1994
In this film we see the conversion to naturism of Alice Gilding, as she discover numerous opportunities for naturism. Also featured are the Parafotos Naturist Photography Master Class and a visit to the lovely Croft Country Club, on the Norfolk/Cambridge border.
Get Liberated - Get Naked
2003
Sam, Joceline, Theresa & Kat visit two naturist resorts in Portugal.
The Algarve - Naturally
2005
Charlie, Sam & Alice visit some of the nude beaches around the world.
Bare Beaches of the World
2006
Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, is the setting for this naturist light drama. Chloë is hired by Health & Efficiency magazine to make a video. She takes Marie Louise and Suzanne with her. Once on the island they meet Amanda and her photographer Charlie. They also glimpse a mermaid.
Mermaid: A Flippant Tale
1992
A trip around some naturist venues in Great Britain presented by Wendy Cooper and Charlie Simonds, and the latter half of the video is presented by Dutch naturist Marieke Kroeskop.
Why Go Naked?
1996
In this 1999 documentary about naturism, Charlie, Wendy, Holly, and Alison the lovely beaches at Holkham, Norfolk, and Fairlight, Sussex; experience a naturist eclipse and visit Marieke at the exciting French naturist resort at Terme D'Astor... and much more besides
Happiness Is A Brown Bum!
1999
7.0Documentary about naturism by Don Boyd.
Full Frontal in Flip Flops
1998
In this film we join Alice as she meets committed naturists, newcomers to naturism, and discovers a kaleidoscope of naturist opportunities including Pevors Farm and the Merryhill Music Festival.
Alice's Naked Summer
2004
Join Charlie, Holly, Sherry, Rhowena, Katarina and Tony as they discover the picturesque and enchanting naturist village of Costa Natura on Spain's Costa del Sol. Situated close to Estoponia with Gibralter only 30 miles away. Costa Natura provides for an all year round haven for naturist relaxation.
Costa Natura - Naked Village
2002
NRA look at naturist opportunities in the South West of England.
SW England - Naturally
2009
NRAnother Charlie Simonds-lensed video on the benefits of being naked in the outdoors.
Presenting Naturism - Naturally
2006
Alison and her friend Lisa decide on a holiday in Formentera. Charlie and his latest discovery, Wendy, also find themselves on this enchanted island. Aided and abetted by Holly, their vivacious holiday guide, they then share some naturist adventures.
Naked Enchantment
1994
NRCharlie Simonds presents another look at Britain's naturist movement.
Alice, Joss & Sam - Naturally
2007
Behind the camera
A look at naturism in Catalonia.
Catalunya - Naturally
2005
A look at naturism in Catalonia.
Catalunya - Naturally
2005
4.0Amanda and Alison learn of the hunt for the long lost treasure of the legendary pirate, Captain Cutlass, and travel to St. Martin in the Caribbean to investigate. At the exotic naturist resort of Club Orient they meet Adele, who is working on a calender photo-shoot for Captain Cutlass' Rum.
Treasured Island
1992
4.0Amanda and Alison learn of the hunt for the long lost treasure of the legendary pirate, Captain Cutlass, and travel to St. Martin in the Caribbean to investigate. At the exotic naturist resort of Club Orient they meet Adele, who is working on a calender photo-shoot for Captain Cutlass' Rum.
Treasured Island
1992
This naturist film, the first produced by Parafotos, records the adventures of Lisa and Tanya, who during a hitch-hiking holiday in France, discover the fabulous naturist resort of Arnaoutchot on the Atlantic coast of France.
Hitch-Hike
1990
This naturist film, the first produced by Parafotos, records the adventures of Lisa and Tanya, who during a hitch-hiking holiday in France, discover the fabulous naturist resort of Arnaoutchot on the Atlantic coast of France.
Hitch-Hike
1990
No synopsis available yet.
Unwind - Naturally
2009
No synopsis available yet.
Unwind - Naturally
2009
The Parafotos crew travels to the island of Formentera for the second time. Featuring underwater swimming and naked waterskiing.
Formentera - Naturally
1997
The Parafotos crew travels to the island of Formentera for the second time. Featuring underwater swimming and naked waterskiing.
Formentera - Naturally
1997
Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds, assisted by the lovely Maria, present a look at naturism in the UK by visiting places where the fun of naked leisure can be enjoyed. Meet a large number of people who wear invisible swimming costumes is the most natural thing in the world!
Naturism UK
1993
Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds, assisted by the lovely Maria, present a look at naturism in the UK by visiting places where the fun of naked leisure can be enjoyed. Meet a large number of people who wear invisible swimming costumes is the most natural thing in the world!
Naturism UK
1993
NRJill, a naturist photographer, uses the wonderful facility at Arnaoutchot as a location for taking photographs of her friends Vida and Sam.
Perfect Exposure
1990
NRJill, a naturist photographer, uses the wonderful facility at Arnaoutchot as a location for taking photographs of her friends Vida and Sam.
Perfect Exposure
1990
Charlie, Wendy and Holly are joined by Regis, Jocelyne and Armelle investigate the naturist opportunities on Corsica. They visit the lovely seaside resorts of Bagheera and Villata with their splendid beaches and numerous facilities, before heading to the mountainous resort of U Furu where waterfalls and sparkling pools provide enchanting delight.
Corsica, Naturally
1998
Charlie, Wendy and Holly are joined by Regis, Jocelyne and Armelle investigate the naturist opportunities on Corsica. They visit the lovely seaside resorts of Bagheera and Villata with their splendid beaches and numerous facilities, before heading to the mountainous resort of U Furu where waterfalls and sparkling pools provide enchanting delight.
Corsica, Naturally
1998
A naturist holiday detailing opportunities for naturism, both formal and informal, in the Languedoc region of France, centered around Narbonne.
Lazily Languedoc
1997
A naturist holiday detailing opportunities for naturism, both formal and informal, in the Languedoc region of France, centered around Narbonne.
Lazily Languedoc
1997
Euronat is a wonderful naturist resort on the Atlantic coast in the Medoc region of South West France. Charlie, Alice, Natasha and Candy, assisted by Marye, discover everything this fabulous resort has to offer, from its excellent accommodation and magnificent beach to its sports facilities and unique Thalassotherapy Centre.
Euronat
2003
Euronat is a wonderful naturist resort on the Atlantic coast in the Medoc region of South West France. Charlie, Alice, Natasha and Candy, assisted by Marye, discover everything this fabulous resort has to offer, from its excellent accommodation and magnificent beach to its sports facilities and unique Thalassotherapy Centre.
Euronat
2003
No synopsis available yet.
Bareboat Odyssey
1993
No synopsis available yet.
Bareboat Odyssey
1993
NRFuerteventura is well known for its acceptance of the naturist lifestyle, and this is exemplified by its promotion at the two very different resorts of ‘Occidental Grand’ and ‘Monte Marina’, located in the south of this sun-kissed island. In this documentary film Charlie Simonds, Sam Brooks, Joceline Brooke-Hamilton and newcomer Charlotte Popescu experience what they have on offer.
Fuerteventura - Naturally
2008
NRFuerteventura is well known for its acceptance of the naturist lifestyle, and this is exemplified by its promotion at the two very different resorts of ‘Occidental Grand’ and ‘Monte Marina’, located in the south of this sun-kissed island. In this documentary film Charlie Simonds, Sam Brooks, Joceline Brooke-Hamilton and newcomer Charlotte Popescu experience what they have on offer.
Fuerteventura - Naturally
2008