Simone Thomas-Rowe is a visionary filmmaker and 1st Assistant Director, and a Loyola Marymount University alumna, whose work delves into the emotional terrain of identity, mental health, the body, social justice, and imagination. 

 

A 10-time film festival award winner, Thomas-Rowe’s work has garnered significant recognition across the industry. In 2026, she became the youngest director to have a film screened at the American Black Film Festival, marking a major milestone in her rapidly rising career. Her work has also been shortlisted by the Directors Guild of America for the prestigious Student Spotlight Awards and she has received on-stage recognition at the 2022 inaugural Children and Family Emmy Awards.

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Guided by a Virgo-perfectionist work ethic and an unwavering reverence for the art of filmmaking, Thomas-Rowe approaches each project with care, precision, and purpose.