Justin Simms is a remarkably accomplished filmmaker hailing from the beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador, whose inaugural feature film, Down to the Dirt, received widespread recognition and garnered numerous accolades, including the highly coveted best Atlantic feature award and the esteemed best screenplay award at the prestigious Atlantic Film Festival.
Simms' feature film adaptation of the Chad Pelley novel "Away from Everywhere" had its world premiere at the prestigious 2016 Cannes Film Festival as part of the highly-regarded Telefilm Canada's Perspectives Canada program, providing a platform for showcasing his work on the global stage.
Simms' artistic endeavors extend far beyond the realm of feature films, as he has also made a profound and lasting impact in the non-fiction filmmaking world, boasting an impressive array of credits that showcase his remarkable versatility and talent.
Notable among these credits is Hard Light, a film that dates back to 2011, which serves as a testament to Simms' enduring dedication to his craft.
Additionally, Simms' 2014 film, Danny, is another notable credit that highlights his impressive range as a filmmaker.
Furthermore, Simms' short film, Hand.Line.Cod, premiered at the prestigious 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, thereby cementing his reputation as a master of his craft.
