MADISON D. SIMON
FILMMAKER & PODCASTER
DIRECTING WORKS
As an aspiring director and experienced first assistant director, this section of my film portfolio highlights my journey through diverse film projects. Here, you'll find a mix of works where I have directed and others where I have contributed significantly as a first assistant director. Each project showcases my dedication to storytelling, meticulous planning, and the ability to inspire and manage creative teams. Explore this section to see my evolving vision and approach in bringing compelling narratives to the screen.
Compulsion
Director
This short film is about a girl who struggles with a binge eating disorder. We follow her through her struggles and begin to see the start of her ​​​recovery journey.
Doritos Crash the Super Bowl Commercial
1st Assistant Director​​
This project was a submission for the Doritos Super Bowl Commercial competition. A group of UCO students film this in Altus, Oklahoma.
Commercial/Promo Award of Excellence - Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts
February 2025
A group of UCO students filmed a Super Bowl commercial submission for the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl competition. My role as 1st Assistant Director played a pivotal role in this project as I managed not only 50+ extras but a pig as well.
Trick or Creeps
Director​
This thriller-comedy short film is about three friends getting ready for Halloween night completely oblivious that something is watching them. i took a lot of inspiration from Slasher.
No Tornado
1st Assistant Director​
A short film made by a student crew from UCO. Professors Mark Scott and Milos Ajdinovic wanted to give film students on-set experience.
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This project is in post-production, expected to release this year.
