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Jamie Simiele

Born October 21, 2002 · Syracuse, New York, U.S (age 23)

Jamie Simiele is a queer writer and director based in Brooklyn, NY. Currently a senior at the Purchase Conservatory of Film and Media, he collaborates with other emerging filmmakers as a producer and assistant director, and has had past work presented at NFFTY and the Reeling Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Growing up in a small, conservative town in Upstate NY, Jamie’s filmmaking exp…

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pansies

pansies · 2025

After Caleb is almost caught in the back of a pickup truck with Logan Balfe, he has to keep things quiet while driving Logan home.

Goosewood

During two siblings’ walk to Christmas Mass, Marcus finds himself drawn to a stranger after discovering his sister's secret affair.

The Sapphire Door

The Sapphire Door · 2025

The Sapphire Door

After struggling to conceive, Rose and Arthur's once-solid relationship begins to unravel, forcing them to redefine love and family.

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pansies

pansies · 2025

After Caleb is almost caught in the back of a pickup truck with Logan Balfe, he has to keep things quiet while driving Logan home.

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Goosewood

During two siblings’ walk to Christmas Mass, Marcus finds himself drawn to a stranger after discovering his sister's secret affair.

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The Sapphire Door

The Sapphire Door · 2025

The Sapphire Door

After struggling to conceive, Rose and Arthur's once-solid relationship begins to unravel, forcing them to redefine love and family.

Second Assistant Director