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Hungry
www.hungry.movie
An idealistic grade school teacher has a fear of speaking up in public (other than in front of her kids). But when she finds out that children in her school are going hungry -thanks to federal cutbacks in school lunch programs- it compels her to do things she wouldn't have thought she could, including confronting a Congressman, in order to help the children. Watch the trailer on Vimeo |
Condor Jam
Condor Jam is a collage of atmospheric, experimental, rock and nature sounds. The song quotes the ancient tale of the Inca Prophecy Of The Condor And The Eagle.
Shot mostly in the Brazilian Amazon, Condor Jam makes the case for a better world through respecting nature and the people who live in tune with it (the way of the Condor), rather than controlling and/or raping it, all in the name of progress, energy and profits (the way of the Eagle). Watch Condor Jam on Vimeo Available on CD Baby |
So Many Ways
So Many Ways (for Safe, Green, Sane Energy) is the 2012 Golden Reel Award-winner of the Nevada Film Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
An Alternative Rock Video that says "Ban Fracking NOW! No to the XL Pipeline! Yes to safe green sane energy!" Watch on YouTube Available on CD Baby |
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Legalize
Legalize, Musiciens Sans Frontieres' multi-award-winning alt-rock music video (awards listed below), presents the hard-hitting facts of the costs to the U.S. of it's current marijuana laws and the huge benefits that can be reaped by ending this era's disastrous prohibition policy nationwide.
Comparing the current failed drug policies with the failed 1920's-era alcohol prohibition, and weaving in quotes from political leaders, medical experts and law enforcement agents, Legalize points conclusively to the urgent need for legalization in a roller-coaster ride of a music video/PSA hybrid. Watch on YouTube Available on CD BAby |
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Smells Like Teen Spirit, in the Musiciens Sans Frontieres' cover version of the brilliant Nirvana classic, is a paen to activism and taking action- "Load up on film..."
Winner of the Aloha Accolade Award for Excellence in Filmmaking, Honolulu International Film Festival 2010, Hawaii, USA; Award of Excellence in Filmmaking, Best Music Video, Canada International Film Festival 2010, Vancouver, Canada; Best Music Video at the Los Angeles Global Film Festival 2010, California, USA. Watch on YouTube Available on CD Baby |
Lucky Express
Lucky Express: a full length feature documentary that winds through India’s railways and stations, in the company of destitute children who have made Indian Railways their vast network and home.
Anna Fischer Producer - Director - Filmmaker Thomas Simon Producer - Editor - Sound Designer - Sound Editor - Sound Mixer - Composer www.LuckyExpress.org Order: Lucky Express -Now available on Amazon Prime! |
The Redemption of the Fish
La Redempcio dels Peixos (The Redemption of the Fish) is an award-winning film by Jodi Torrent. Original soundtrack by Thomas Simon
A trip to Venice is the dream of thousands but for Marc, his journey is no vacation. Instead, his quest is to meet the father he never knew, a rite of passage for a young man seeking to make sense of his own life story. In the process he discovers his father's murky past as he enters into the age-old labyrinth of Venice: with its temptations, delusions, beauties and its deceits... Watch the trailer or purchase the movie: http://theredemptionofthefish.vhx.tv/ |
Walkabout
Walkabout is a documentary / travelogue conceived, shot, directed and produced by Thomas Simon. Filmed in the USA, Austria, Hungary, Brazil, Nepal and India in 2003, Walkabout was streamed on Current TV in 2005.
Watch on YouTube Available on CD Baby |
Thomas Simon - IMDB
Composer - Musician - Producer - Director - Camera/DP - Editor - Sound Designer
European-born artist/co-owner at Endorphin Records & Films, Thomas Simon has toured internationally with alternative rock bands (Love Alien, MUSICIENS SANS FRONTIÉRES & Thomas Simon Vortex); has been commissioned to create music for film, tv and theater; worked as producer, director, DP and editor on narrative films, documentaries, activist & educational programs as well as high profile live events.
Composer - Musician - Producer - Director - Camera/DP - Editor - Sound Designer
European-born artist/co-owner at Endorphin Records & Films, Thomas Simon has toured internationally with alternative rock bands (Love Alien, MUSICIENS SANS FRONTIÉRES & Thomas Simon Vortex); has been commissioned to create music for film, tv and theater; worked as producer, director, DP and editor on narrative films, documentaries, activist & educational programs as well as high profile live events.
Jillie Simon - IMDB
Actor - Singer-Songwriter - Producer - Director
Jillie Simon has just written, co-directed and co-produced, in association with world-renowned theater company Mabou Mines, her first narrative short film "Hungry", in which she stars along-side Oscar-nominee Eric Roberts. "Hungry" has been selected to ten film festivals so far, nominated for four awards, winning three including the Award of Merit: Leading Actress, from IndieFest Film Awards.
Other film and television credits include a principal role in indie feature film "You Have the Right to Remain Violent" directed by the multi-award-winning Roberto Monticello, roles in indie film "Confess" by Stefan Schaefer (Best Screenplay, Hampton Film Festival), in the Academy-Award winning "A Beautiful Mind", directed by Ron Howard, and a recurring role on "As The World Turns". More on IMDB.
She has also played Off-Broadway, Off-Off B'way, in regional theater and performed improv at Upright Citizens Brigade and the N.Y. Comedy Club.
Actor - Singer-Songwriter - Producer - Director
Jillie Simon has just written, co-directed and co-produced, in association with world-renowned theater company Mabou Mines, her first narrative short film "Hungry", in which she stars along-side Oscar-nominee Eric Roberts. "Hungry" has been selected to ten film festivals so far, nominated for four awards, winning three including the Award of Merit: Leading Actress, from IndieFest Film Awards.
Other film and television credits include a principal role in indie feature film "You Have the Right to Remain Violent" directed by the multi-award-winning Roberto Monticello, roles in indie film "Confess" by Stefan Schaefer (Best Screenplay, Hampton Film Festival), in the Academy-Award winning "A Beautiful Mind", directed by Ron Howard, and a recurring role on "As The World Turns". More on IMDB.
She has also played Off-Broadway, Off-Off B'way, in regional theater and performed improv at Upright Citizens Brigade and the N.Y. Comedy Club.
Select Awards
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A Chance - short film
* Indie Short Fest 2020, Los Angeles, California Semi-Finalist * X World Short Film Festival 2019, Rome, Italy Winner: Best Drama: A Chance Winner: Outstanding Actress: Jillie Simon Best Cinematography in a Drama Nominee: Thomas Simon * Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival 2019, Los Angeles, California Winner: Best LGBTQ Short Film * Action On Film International Film Festival 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada Winner: Best LGBTQ Short or Feature * Glendale International Film Festival 2019, Los Angeles, California Best Female Filmmaker Nominee Hungry - short film * Vegas Movie Awards 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada Winner: Best Actress -Jillie Simon in - Award of Prestige Winner: Best Inspirational Film - Award of Excellence * Festival Angaelica 2019, Duluth, Minnesota Winner: Social Message Award * Accolade Global Film Competition 2019, La Jolla, California Winner: Leading Actress -Award of Recognition -Jillie Simon Winner: Liberation/Social Justice/Protest -Award of Recognition * Katra Film Series 2019: SideBar Edition, New York, N.Y. Winner: Honorable Mention / Audience Award Runner-Up
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Lost - music video
Legalize - music video
La Redempcio Dels Peixos - feature film
So Many Ways - music video
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