@annasimonescott8: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? My advice would be not to wait for opportunities as they may not knock! If they do, great- grab them- but if not, make your own way. As a member of Alliance of Women Directors I see more and more women getting our… Read More @annasimonescott8: What advice do you ha

@annasimonescott8: What is a successful moment in your career so far? Adapting my play, Chasing Chekhov and starring in the film version shot in Prague and Pasadena. A period and contemporary story combined, it won the British Academy of Film & TV Arts/ Los Angeles ‘Best Film’ and ‘Screenplay’ award at the Member’s Film Festival.… Read More @annasimonescott8: What is a successful

@annasimonescott8: What is your biggest concern with the future? My biggest concern? Where do I start! On a global level, I’d say poverty and climate change. We’re also going through huge upheavals politically, not just in the US but in many countries. I believe that however we’re able to as story tellers, affect and educate,… Read More @annasimonescott8: What is your biggest

@annasimonescott8: What’s a defining moment in your life? More than one defining moment! Living in London as a very young actor with no family or contacts was challenging, but I managed to work frequently on stage and some times TV. Also going to NY to study with great teachers and soak in the beautiful yet… Read More @annasimonescott8: What’s a defining mom

@annasimonescott8: Why did you decide to get into this industry? I’ve always loved story telling whether it be dramatic, comedic, suspenseful, period or contemporary. As a teen in Australia I studied with a drama teacher who encouraged me to read all the classics. I trained as an actor at theatre school and was then fortunate… Read More @annasimonescott8: Why did you decide to

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 want to keep defying odds and doing things people believe I can’t do. This industry tries to confine you to a box or a list of credits. My creativity… Read More What are you working on next? In additio

@hollywoodrebel_: What, if anything, do you collect? When I was in high school I used to collect the quarters with the different states on them. I was really into it but it was hard not to dip into my stash when I was in desperate need of money. . . . #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight… Read More @hollywoodrebel_: What, if anything, do

@hollywoodrebel_: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? My advice is to always be your authentic self. This industry will make you doubt your creativity, your capabilities and everything else. Always be you and if they don’t offer you an opportunity, fuck em’ and create your own! . . . #thereelwomen… Read More @hollywoodrebel_: What advice do you hav

@hollywoodrebel_: What is a successful moment in your career so far? My most successful moment so far is finally producing a documentary on a man who is very dear to my heart. He was my 5th grade teacher and has made a great impact on my community. This politician and his activist father are well… Read More @hollywoodrebel_: What is a successful m

@hollywoodrebel_: What is your biggest concern with the future? My biggest concern for the future is that my Black sons will grow up in an environment where the world still view them as a threat. . . . #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #supportindiefilm #horror #female #indiefilm #film #television #filmmaking #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen… Read More @hollywoodrebel_: What is your biggest c