Simonette currently works as an IATSE Local 478 labor union representative for film industry workers in Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, and Mobile, AL. Before becoming a union rep, she spent many years as a Scenic Artist, Sculptor, Moldmaker, and wearing various hats in the Art Department.  

Simonette recently Co-Produced and Production Designed City of a Million Dreams, and she was also part of the Writing Team. The film is making its way through festivals and community screenings around the US and Europe. It recently won "Best of Fest" at Ashland Film Festival.

Simonette began working in the film industry in 2012 as a sculptor and scenic artist. Her company, Scenic Art and Casting Studio, has created many specialty props and set pieces for film, theater, and events. 

CREDITS

City of a Million Dreams (Documentary, 2021) Co-Producer, Writer, Production Designer
Capone (Feature, 2020) Sculptor
Underwater (feature, 2020) Scenic Artist
Claws: Season 2 (Television, 2018) Scenic Artist
Roots (TV miniseries, 2017) Scenic Artist, Scenic Gangboss
Into the Badlands: Season One (Television, 2015) Lead Sculptor
​Tell Me Your Secrets (Television Pilot, 2018) Scenic Artist
Underwater (Feature, 2020) Scenic Artist
Logan (feature, 2017) Scenic Artist
​Terminator 5: Genisys (Feature, 2015) Sculptor, Mold shop, Scenic Painter
Salem (Seasons 1 and 3, 2014-2017) Sculptor
Geostorm (feature, 2017) Mold-maker, Scenic Artist
Chef (Feature, 2014) Local Set Dec Leadperson​
The Book of Love (Feature, 2015) Scenic Painter
Fantastic 4 (Feature, 2015) Painter
Maze Runner (Feature, 2014) Sculptor, Moldmaker
2 Bedrooms 1 Bath (Feature, 2014) Scenic Artist, Assistant Set Decorator
Near Death (Short, 2014) Featured Artist 
​Bayou Tales (2014-present, post production, feature) Production Designer, Scenic Artist, Featured Artist
​Aztec Warrior (Feature, 2016) , Sculptor, Special Prop Builder