Director’s Rep: Scheme Engine
Jannie McInnes | jannie@schemeengine.com
Sheira Davies | sheira@schemeengine.com
Contact: Symoneridgell@gmail.com
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Symone Ridgell is an American filmmaker and creative director based in Los Angeles.
Director Symone Ridgell brings her sharp wit, love of fashion, and comedic flair to work for brands like Corona, Fila, Glossier, and Vogue, and music projects with artists such as Joey Bada$$, Noah Cyrus, and Boys World. Symone's ease and extensive experience with celebrity talent have resulted in light-hearted comedic spots featuring Zoe Saldana, multiple campaigns with NBA Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum, and cinematic portraits of icons like Erykah Badu, Sha'Carri Richardson, H.E.R., and Christina Aguilera.
Symone began her career at PAPER Magazine, where she developed her vibrant and fashion-forward style by producing, directing, and editing stylized shorts with talents like Travis Scott, Janet Mock, and Bella Hadid. A graduate of Parsons The New School for Design with a BFA in Photography, Symone credits her love of vibrant color palettes to her formal education and her knack for directing captivating characters to her informal, studious love of all things ‘90s.