I am an aspiring filmmaker and screenwriter who just graduated from Temple University in May of 2026, and am looking to showcase my creativity to my potential employers as well as peers viewing my creative product. While at Temple, I wrote scripts and made short films for my classes which lead me to gain respect and love from fellow classmates and friends who would call me to be apart of their crew and help with their films. I have been assistant director and 2nd assistant director on three student run sets before, as well as wrote and directed my own. I hope to gain employment in a creative field such as this because I believe I can provide everything that an employer would be looking for, and hope to show them my creativity and more importantly my work ethic.

Cooper Simonds

I am an aspiring filmmaker and screenwriter who just graduated from Temple University in May of 2026, and am looking to showcase my creativity to my potential employers as well as peers viewing my creative product. While at Temple, I wrote scripts and made short films for my classes which lead me to gain respect and love from fellow classmates and friends who would call me to be apart of their crew and help with their films. I have been assistant director and 2nd assistant director on three student run sets before, as well as wrote and directed my own. I hope to gain employment in a creative field such as this because I believe I can provide everything that an employer would be looking for, and hope to show them my creativity and more importantly my work ethic.

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I am an aspiring filmmaker and screenwriter who just graduated from Temple University in May of 2026, and am looking to showcase my creativity to my potential employers as well as peers viewing my creative product. While at Temple, I wrote scripts and made short films for my classes which lead me to gain respect and love from fellow classmates and friends who would call me to be apart of their crew and help with their films. I have been assistant director and 2nd assistant director on three student run sets before, as well as wrote and directed my own. I hope to gain employment in a creative field such as this because I believe I can provide everything that an employer would be looking for, and hope to show them my creativity and more importantly my work ethic.

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Work Experience

Second Assistant Director at One Night
March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Provided on-set support throughout production, assisting with a variety of tasks as needed. Prepared actors for scenes and supported the production team. Supported on-set operations, assisted cast and crew, and aided the First Assistant Director with production tasks.
Second Assistant Director at One Night (production)
March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Provided on-set support throughout production, assisting with a variety of tasks as needed. Prepared actors for scenes and supported the production team. Assisted the First Assistant Director with production tasks and helped with on-set operations including cast and crew support.
Second Assistant Director at Curse of the Curator: Wandering Studios
March 1, 2025 - Present
Acted as a set of extra hands on set, helping with equipment movement, acting as a test subject for the cinematographer to frame shots, or keeping actors engaged with their characters while setups occurred.
Second Assistant Director at Curse of the Curator: Wandering Studios (production)
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Supported the production as extra hands on set, assisting with equipment movement, acting as a test subject for shot framing, and engaging actors with their characters while the cinematographer prepared shots.
Producer/Director/Screenwriter at Pressure
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Developed production schedules, led casting process, wrote and directed the film overseeing the creative vision and execution. Kept production on schedule and running smoothly.
Producer / Director / Screenwriter at Pressure (film)
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Developed production schedules, led casting, and wrote and directed the film while overseeing the creative vision and execution. Kept production on schedule and running smoothly.
Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Interviewer at From the Student’s Eye
February 1, 2024 - Present
Planned and organized production timelines while designing structured interview questions, conducted subject outreach, led interviews, and integrated responses into script development.
Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Interviewer at From the Student’s Eye (film)
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Planned and organized production timelines, designed structured interview questions, conducted subject outreach, led interviews, and integrated responses into script development.
Assistant Director at Wandering Studios (production)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Supported the director in managing production activities to ensure a smooth and timely production. Coordinated timing and kept cast and crew on schedule.
Front of House at Ross & Co
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Delivered food orders to customers in a timely manner, cleared and reset tables, maintained cleanliness of dining areas, refilled spray bottles, restocked bathrooms, and returned menus to hosts.
Producer/Director/Screenwriter/Cinematographer at Who’s There
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Developed production schedules, wrote and directed the film overseeing the creative vision and execution, and created detailed shot list. Managed the overall cinematography of the film.
Producer / Director / Screenwriter / Cinematographer at Who’s There (film)
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Developed production schedules, wrote and directed the film, and created a detailed shot list. Managed overall cinematography to support the creative vision and on-screen storytelling.
Soccer Referee / Tee-ball Substitute Manager at I9 Youth Sports
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Supervised and officiated youth soccer matches. Provided coaching support for tee-ball teams in the absence of primary coaches, and managed event setup and breakdown.
Producer/Director/Screenwriter at Someone’s in the Shed
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Developed production schedules, managed casting process including sourcing, evaluating, and selecting actors for key roles, wrote and directed the film, and coordinated props. Assisted with costumes for cast.
Producer / Director / Screenwriter at Someone’s in the Shed (film)
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Developed production schedules, managed casting (sourcing, evaluating, and selecting actors), wrote and directed the film, and coordinated props and costume assistance for cast.
Expo/Dining Services Associate / Food Runner at Bernies Restaurant Expo/Dining Services
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Prepared and plated menu items, delivered food orders to customers, cleared and reset tables.
Expo/Dining Services Associate / Food Runner at Bernies Restaurant
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Prepared and plated menu items, delivered food orders to customers, and cleared and reset tables.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Film and Media Arts at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Film and Media Arts at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education