Hey everyone.
I'm Simeon, working as a "filmmaker" and on my way becoming a DoP (Director of Photography).
Even though I don't like the word filmmaker to much because it doesn't really explain what you do on a filmset it is the most precise one to describe what I'm doing right now. I'm working on a bunch of short film and music video projects and do almost everything from directing to editing. But I'm focussing on lighting and shooting them. I'm incredibly thankful for the opportunities coming my way and being able to make a living with what I love doing.
What is your passion project?
I have quite a few once since they are long term but at the moment I'm focusing on this short film I'm working on with an international team of 18 people from 11 countries so far. The short film is about an musician who runs away to find love, her own voice and finally what she wants from life.
In general I want to tell stories through film. Relevant stories about life and people. Not the mainstream Hollywood stuff but stories that most people wouldn't talk about. Stories like DRIVE, PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, and PERFECT SONG - the last one is the title of the short we a re working on
I also start training for filmmakers mid this year since I want to share my experience for free. I want to enable young filmmaker to tell the stories they want to show the world. And as we all know we rather look at something that looks great. Coming from a very technical background I feel like I can give advice and support other filmmakers on their journey.