Simret Cheema-Innis
- Producer
- Director
- Actress
Simret Cheema-Innis, a London and Paris based writer/director, delves into the realms of
erotic sci-fi horror with a captivating flair that mesmerizes audiences worldwide.
Infused with a dazzling yet haunting aesthetic, Simret's work is heavily influenced by her
intimate connection with London's vibrant nightlife, particularly drawn from the
counterculture gay and fetish scene.
Her film "Newborn" garnered acclaim, catching the eye of "Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror" producer Ashlee Blackwell, who hailed Simret as a rising star among black female directors. Recognised in the prestigious Radio Times and featured in the Ax Wound Film Festival VHS anthology, Simret's creations leave an indelible mark.
Beyond the realm of fiction, Simret ventures into international documentary filmmaking with projects like "Voodoo Hoodoo" and "Gris Gris and Passione Aurea." In the recent past, she has also lent her talents to writing, producing, and virtually directing eyewitness-style documentaries for platforms like YouTube's StoryTrender and Snapchat's The Positivity Fix and Beast Seekers.
As we look forward, 2024 signifies the completion of her ambitious short film "From Me To You," a daring blend of eroticism, science fiction, and body horror. This film not only serves as a proof of concept for her envisioned feature film script, "Imagined Grace," but also stands strongly as a compelling short film in its own regard.
With an unwavering commitment to crafting visceral, queer, and phantasmagorical films, Simret Cheema-Innis invites audiences on a boundless journey of exploration into the depths of imagination.
Her film "Newborn" garnered acclaim, catching the eye of "Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror" producer Ashlee Blackwell, who hailed Simret as a rising star among black female directors. Recognised in the prestigious Radio Times and featured in the Ax Wound Film Festival VHS anthology, Simret's creations leave an indelible mark.
Beyond the realm of fiction, Simret ventures into international documentary filmmaking with projects like "Voodoo Hoodoo" and "Gris Gris and Passione Aurea." In the recent past, she has also lent her talents to writing, producing, and virtually directing eyewitness-style documentaries for platforms like YouTube's StoryTrender and Snapchat's The Positivity Fix and Beast Seekers.
As we look forward, 2024 signifies the completion of her ambitious short film "From Me To You," a daring blend of eroticism, science fiction, and body horror. This film not only serves as a proof of concept for her envisioned feature film script, "Imagined Grace," but also stands strongly as a compelling short film in its own regard.
With an unwavering commitment to crafting visceral, queer, and phantasmagorical films, Simret Cheema-Innis invites audiences on a boundless journey of exploration into the depths of imagination.
