Shaneika Johnson-Simms is a writer, director and producer of coming-of-age films and branded pieces for clients such as Facebook, Channel 4, Footlocker, AFROPUNK, & Walsh, Tate, DJI, Kick It Out and more.
Her work has amassed millions views for clients, and has been featured on MSN, Daily Mail and other digital publications outlets, and has had her narrative work screened in the UK, Europe and North America in film festival competitions, earning a Best Drama nomination.
In her spare time, Shaneika is a guest lecturer at University of the Arts, London and supports the next generation entering the creative industry by giving talks and creating videos on the business of creativity, getting started and how to overcome shyness.
Projects
- Life at The CollectiveWhen I first started at The Collective, I was asked to create content to push forward the brand value of "fostering human connection". I pitched the idea of profiling members living in at the Old Oak site and have them talk to on camera about what they love about co-living, events and how their quality of life improved since creating a home at The Collective.
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Projects credited in
- FAITH TRADEFaith Trade sheds light on a pre-teen that gets subjected to abuse at the hands of a person who they once looked up to as a loving figure. Often our faith, family and community shape who we become, but what is a child to do when the rules, environment, culture and principles turn toxic, breaking down innocence and stripping childhood away?
- Burnt Breakfast - IWD Warm-UpSunday 7 March 2021, 11:30 – 13:00 GMT Aiming to bring some vibes to this years IWD, we’ve curated a squad of amazing women working to support a good cause! Working across the creative, STEM and wellness industries, they have been tasked with telling you all about something that utterly inspires them in just 5-minutes. Think of it as a feministshow and tell’ with poetry, jokes, personal stories, music. prizes and more Your ticket will go to our selected charity the Black Trans Foundation t
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Work history
Editor In ChiefLeading Lines Magazine
London, United KingdomFull Time
A side project that has evolved into an online magazine championing up and coming creatives with business advice and inspiration not taught in educational institutions.
All content is made in house, with the majority of the articles being written by myself. I commission additional writers, produce original video and lead the "Along The Lines" podcast as the interviewer with guest from a wide variety of creative industries.
Duties
* Assign briefs and deadlines
* Approve editorial layout
* Brainstorm content themes
* Liaise with contributors
* Interviewing guest for podcast
ProducerAsare Simms
London, United KingdomFull Time
Leading company direction and narrative angles for clients and in-house projects. Daily tasks include client outreach, production management, idea generation and pitch preparations.
I source crew and lead production in the UK and Europe, handling all logistics and admin work to ensure no issues arise. All content is created with a narrative framework, allowing Asare Simms to connect with audiences on an emotion-based level.
Duties
* Managing budgets
* Creating production plans
* Sourcing talent
* Confirming scripts
* Communication with clients
* Monitoring post production
Client List: AFROPUNK, The British Journal of Photography, University of the Arts, London and Blackfish Collective.
Achievements: Work screened in the UK, Europe and North America, producing Asare Simms' debut feature film (Doll Factory).
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Skills
- Screenwriting
- Film Directing
- Producing
- Content Creation
- Project Management
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Idea Generation
- Creative Consulting
- Brand Strategy
Education
BA (Hons) Media PracticeUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Digital film-making course focusing on making short films to understand the different roles within the film industry.