@Banzii_Mavuso_: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

Filming my short film ‘Gang 888’ in 2020 made me believe in my voice and helped me build my creative confidence back after years of battling trauma. I am still overjoyed about my film receiving 5 international nominations, it still feels unreal to me.  Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bnvUe76CTo My other successful moment was in August 2020, I conceptualized a… Read More @Banzii_Mavuso_: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

@kathleensimmo: What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media?

I am currently writing a TV show with my very close friend and collaborator Nicola Quinn. I am also Line Producing projects for HBOMax, Sundance, History and Discovery.  http://www.kathleensimmonds.com OR https://www.facebook.com/kathleensimmondsactor/ IG: @kathleensimmo Twitter: @kathleensimmo Photo: Jessica Osber

@kathleensimmo: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?

@kathleensimmo: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? Learn to listen to AND THEN FOLLOW your gut. It is rarely wrong. Women’s intuition is real. I admit that in this business one of the most difficult things to do is say “No”. We are often scared that we won’t get another… Read More @kathleensimmo: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?

@kathleensimmo: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

It was pretty special to have a documentary I Line Produced nominated for two Emmy’s! Reversing Roe is still on Netflix if you haven’t seen it yet. I have also been Lucky enough to attend the Oscars twice! In 2018, it was with a short I helped produce on the #MeToo and #OscarsSoWhite movements. Photo:… Read More @kathleensimmo: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

@kathleensimmo: What is your biggest concern with the future?

I have a hard time with the fact that people are just binge-watching content now. I know it creates more opportunities for filmmakers and actors (yay to more work!), but it also means that the content isn’t necessarily savored or appreciated. I remember growing up and anxiously waiting for Wednesday at 7.30pm to come around… Read More @kathleensimmo: What is your biggest concern with the future?