Kristi L. Simkins

Director, Editor and Screenwriter

Seattle, Washington

Member Since:
March 2012

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About Kristi

An award-winning screenwriter, Kristi made her directorial debut with her short film SOMETHING SPECIAL. She was also recently hired to write the screenplay for a feature film which is now in pre-production.

Kristi is a passionate filmmaker with a deep interest in global affairs. Combining her screenwriting experience with her graduate degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution, she is devoted to using the unique power of film to move people, provoke thought, and showcase important global issues.

Gender:
Female

Badges

Loglines

Act of Faith (feature) Drama Muslim terrorists abduct, brainwash, and ruthlessly train a group of American children to be their ultimate undetectable weapons against America. Twelve years later, one of their most promising converts leads a mission to execute a wide-scale biological attack and finds his faith challenged in unforeseen ways.
Aurora (short) Drama A man takes decisive action to deal with an overwhelming situation in his life.
Heavy Medal (short) Drama A young woman confronts an old cop over a tragic event from their past.
Something Special (short) Drama ⋄ War A young war veteran explores the magnificent wilds of New Zealand to fulfill the last wish of a close friend who died in combat.

Credits

Aurora
Drama Writer
Act of Faith
Drama Writer
Something Special
Film (short) by Exposure Writer/Director
Heavy Medal
Writer
Lift Me Up
by Stairway Studios Writer

Awards

OFFICIAL BEST OF FEST Award (Something Special) - OFFICIAL BEST OF FEST
(2011)
BEST SHORT FILM (Something Special) - Rainier Independent Film Festival
(2011)
ACCOLADE Award (Something Special) - Accolade Competition
(2011)
FINALIST (Something Special) - Your Big Break filmmaking competition
(2010)
BEST SHORT SHORT (Aurora) - Champion Screenwriting Competition
(2010)
SPECIAL JURY AWARD (Something Special) - Lady Filmmakers Film Festival
(2010)
1st PLACE WINNER (Aurora) - Great American Short Screenplay Contest
(2010)
BEST SHORT SCRIPT (Aurora) - 2010 Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Competition
(2010)