Award Winning Director

Simone is an award-winning director whose work has been honored for its powerful storytelling and social impact. Her accolades include

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• NATAS Elizabeth Stanton Women in Television Scholarship (2022)

  • On-stage recognition at Children & Family Emmy Awards (Through Your Pane).

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• Apple TV: Before My Eyes featured on Apple TV (Changing Young Minds moderated by John Turturro).

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• Best Director at the Frontier Film Festival (2023)

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• Two wins at the ConnectHER Film Festival (2023 Women’s Education Winner and 2025 Women’s Health Winner)

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• Youngest director to have a film screened at the American Black Film Festival (Featured in Ebony Magazine)

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• Director’s Guild of America Student Spotlight 2026 Finalist for Underrepresented Directors

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• Official Selections: L.A. Independent Women Film Awards; Lens Rush Film Festival; Santa Clarita International Film Festival; Poppy Jasper International Film Festival