Everyone has a story.
Simone Thomas-Rowe
Writer ⭐︎ Director
Portfolio
WHO IS SIMONE?
Director and Writer, Simone Thomas-Rowe, grew up in North New Jersey, and is currently attending Loyola Marymount University as a Film Production major.
In December of 2022, she was named the Elizabeth Stanton Women in TV Scholar, through the National Academy of Television Arts & Science (NATAS), and appeared at the first annual Children & Family Emmy awards to receive on-stage recognition as scholar winner for her short, 'Through Your Pane (2022).'
In November of 2023, Thomas-Rowe won Best Short Film in the 'Girl's Education' category at the ConnectHer Film Festival. Simone has worked as a crew member on many sets, while also working on her own independent films and scripts.
She loves to create out-of-the-box stories and make people think about the visuals they are seeing on screen.
Body of work
2021
Crossroads
When a girl goes out to a party for the first time after her brother’s death, something at the party triggers her to start reliving the 5 stages of grief. We watch as she tries to fight through these feelings.
2022
Through Your Pane (EMMY WINNING FILM)
When an 18-year-old girl tries to find a way to escape her reality at home, she stumbles upon a window.
2023
1-800-CLOSURE
After finding a flyer that will help her find closure, a heartbroken teenage girl must decide between escapism and reality
2024
Before My Eyes
After getting caught in the middle of a school shooting, a boy hides in a bathroom and thinks about the one person who can always calm him down⎯ his mother.
Accolades
Elizabeth Stanton Woman in Television Scholarship Winner (2022)
Best Directing (2024)
Educating Girls Category Winner (2023)
Simone’s Story World
My creative motto is, "Everyone has a story that deserves to be told." I genuinely believe that at the end of the day, it's about how we, as creatives, tell somebody's story so that others listen. What's beautiful about filmmaking is that a story can be told using so many different tools. Cinematography, editing, production design, dialogue–– the possibilities of making a story absolutely captivating are endless! Creatives such as Shonda Rhimes, Jordan Peele, and Ava Duvernay are truly inspirational to me. They find ways to make these stories, THEIR stories. I remember being told that “There are only so many stories that we can tell, but at the end of the day, it’s about how we tell them.” When I close my eyes and envision my “film world,” I see a tapestry of diverse narratives woven together by unique perspectives. Every scene pulses with emotion and transcends creativity and human experience into something extraordinary. Through innovative storytelling and emotional depth, my art of storytelling becomes a timeless dance of imagination and expression. |
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