Simona Calo
Oscar® qualifying Screenwriter & Director
I turn your ideas into
award-winning films
- Oscar® qualifying 2025
- Semi-finalist at the 2018 Golden Plume in Cannes for The Dark Side of the Law
- Over 20 nominations and 15 wins at international film festivals
- Projects distributed in cinemas, Prime Video, and Apple TV in over 74 countries
Writing
I offer a range of writing services, including content for podcasts, web and social media, screenplays, eBooks and feedback on your scripts. Whether you need compelling scripts, engaging digital content, or storytelling for any platform, I can help bring your ideas to life with impactful, tailored solutions.
Directing
I provide directing services for corporate videos, commercials, documentaries, and films. From concept to final cut, I bring stories to life with a creative vision that engages audiences and aligns with your goals.
Video Editing
I offer video editing services for interviews, corporate videos, showreels, short films, and more. With attention to detail and a focus on storytelling, I ensure a polished final product that captures the essence of your project and resonates with your audience.
SHOWREEL
Take a look at my latest showreel, featuring a selection of my most recent film work. From storytelling to visual style, each project reflects my creative approach and passion for filmmaking. Whether you’re here for inspiration or collaboration, I hope you enjoy the journey.
About Me
Hi there! I’m Simona Calo, an Italian screenwriter and director with a passion for storytelling and the transformative power of film. Though born in Italy, I’ve fulfilled my childhood dream of living in the English countryside, writing and creating from the beautiful county of Kent.
Let me share a bit about my journey and the projects that mean the most to me…
My latest released work is Eyes Everywhere, a docudrama featuring Christopher Lambert, Fortunato Cerlino, and Francesca Inaudi. This project explores Society 5.0, where technology helps place humanity back at the centre.
In 2025, my animated short The Good Dads qualified for the Academy Awards.
Currently in post-production is Wired On The Edge, starring Franco Nero, Saadet Aksoy, and Edoardo Purgatori.
I’m also in pre-production with It Never Goes Away, a feature film that expands on themes I’ve long explored in my work — trauma, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships.
In recent years, I’ve written and directed a range of socially engaged films that tackle issues such as bullying, domestic violence, abuse, and failures in the healthcare system.
My short films and documentaries have screened at international festivals, and some have been distributed in cinemas and on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, reaching audiences in over 74 countries.
These works often reflect my belief in cinema as a vehicle for awareness and change.
Earlier in my career, my drama/thriller The Dark Side of the Law was a finalist at the 2018 Golden Plume competition in Cannes.
All of my work is driven by the desire to connect with people, tell stories that matter, and create films that spark reflection and emotion.
LATEST WORK
EYES EVERYWHERE
Framed by a blackout that puts millions at risk, Eyes Everywhere blends fiction and expert insight to explore the hidden cost of an hyper-connected world. As AI, smart cities and the space economy accelerate, the lines between safety and control, innovation and surveillance, begin to blur. Who controls the future?
Films
Eyes Everywhere
Framed by a blackout that puts millions at risk, Eyes Everywhere blends fiction and expert insight to explore the hidden cost of an hyper-connected world. As AI, smart cities and the space economy accelerate, the lines between safety and control, innovation and surveillance, begin to blur. Who controls the future?
The Good Dads
A single mother of an autistic child, abandoned by her husband, embarks on a quest to find a good father for her son, facing rejection and disappointment until a chance encounter at a café renews her hope.
Connected: The New Post-Human Species
A docudrama investigating Artificial Intelligence’s technological benefits for the Human species and the risks of worsening social inequalities.
DAY 4
Instead of being open with her son about a traumatic event from her past, a woman decides to repress the details, which ultimately damages their relationship.
Vicolo degli Onesti
Testimonies from the world of TV (Piero Chiambretti), justice (Gherardo Colombo) and politics (Antonello Soro). All in support of the struggle that a doctor, Domenico De Felice, has fought to improve Italian health care.
The New Normal
This movie was shot during the lockdown. The actors, based in different countries, never met or talked to each other.
Hasty Decisions
When a vulnerable teenager is bullied by two jocks, he decides to seek revenge. However, through an introspective journey, he realizes that perhaps he can rise above it and move on.
Ovunque ma non qui
Unexpected twists and open ending for this short film denouncing violence against women.
E poi la Fine
The documentary shows the Master, Chiericallo in his everyday life. The damned painter, so named for his life cursed and unregulated, reveals through his diary, the secrets of his genius.
Podcasts
Inevitable
“INEVITABLE” tells the story of the encounter between humanity and technology, focusing on the advantages and limitations of digital innovation. This podcast delves into the role of technology in daily life, in transforming work, and in social interactions, examining biase and ethical implications. A critical journey through the changes shaping an inevitable future.
Caffe' Macchiato
SEASONS 2 & 3
The podcast that brings together extraordinary and everyday business experiences. Stories of those who dared to chase a dream, a value, or a passion. Because it’s from each of our stories that the strength of a great company is born..
Fit4BIP
In a world plagued by pollution, an oppressive government, and rampant crime, one tower holds the key to hope. Amy is granted the rare opportunity to enter, where a mysterious game awaits.
Amidst uncertainty, she joins forces with Max, unraveling challenges. Along this journey, secrets come to light. Is she safe? Can she still change her life?
Super Powers
We’re used to hearing stories of superheroes who fly, run at the speed of light, wield magical weapons, or possess superhuman strength. And then there’s us, who, without any of these powers, face our daily challenges in our organizations and in our lives. We do it despite not knowing how to fly, and maybe that’s exactly why we’ve developed other extraordinary superpowers.