Simon Balderas

Simon is a seasoned, self-directed and detail-oriented Native American Director with the ability to bring complex stories to life with a unique and highly visual affection. He is able to communicate sophisticated concepts into beautiful and consistent visual poetry that utilizes lyrical and emotional conventions. At a very young age, Simon became an adept photographer eventually leading him to study critical film studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Soon after graduating Simon became a film editor and started his first company at the age of 24. Simon's company focused on creating commercial and documentary production. His immersive approach has gained him an impressive array of skills that few creatives possess becoming an accomplished Director/Producer/Writer/Editor/DOP he has demonstrated the ability to deliver projects with extraordinary cinematic results. With over 30 years of experience, Simon has worked in all major facets of production. Simon is passionate about finding his way to his lost cultural roots. The only grandfather he knew was orphaned at a young age growing up in an Apache reservation in Arizona. His feature film "Buffalo" has inspired him to connect to his own complex historical roots and is excited to tell this story with precision.