SALOMÓN SIMHON
DIRECTOR
1983
Salomon Simhon, born in the artistic whirl of Bogotá, Colombia on August 30, 1983, carries an intriguing heritage - the son of famed art dealer Eleonora Perea and acclaimed magician illusionist Jose Simhon. This rich background steeped him in the arts and entertainment from an early age.
Salomon's first foray into filmmaking materialized during his high school years when he fashioned his debut short film "Who Am I", casting his own family members as the ensemble. Following a brief stint at Universidad de Los Andes studying Philosophy in 2002, Salomon's passion for film overpowered him, leading him to drop out and enroll in Black Maria film school. Here he birthed two more short films, "Faith" and "Sinfónica".
Yearning to expand his horizons, Salomon moved to Sydney, Australia in 2004. At the Academy of Photogenic Arts Film School, he created "Smile," a drama short that earned a nomination at the prestigious L.A Short Film Festival hosted at the legendary Egyptian Theater.
Salomon returned to Bogotá in 2006, stepping into the role of a Director for Direktor Films. His portfolio flourished with music videos and commercials for major brands like Toyota, Pepsi, Axe, Renault, and Unilever. Recognition and awards flowed for his unique vision and narrative techniques.
A new adventure beckoned in 2011 when Salomon directed advertising spots in Beijing, China for Ennova. Following this, in 2012, he joined Mexico City's Mr. Woo Films, furthering his international experience.
However, the pull of home was strong, and Salomon returned to Bogotá to inaugurate the city's first independent cinema, Cine Tonalá, a vibrant cultural hub where film and art converge. Concurrently, he was engaged by Dynamo Productions to helm the feature film "Detective Marañón".
This was followed by representation from the USA-based production company, Wildhouse Pictures, leading to collaborations with top-tier artists like Nicky Jam, J Balvin, Shaggy, Karol G, Sech, and Chocquibtown. Salomon's aesthetic brilliance and storytelling prowess saw him clinching the Best Music Video Award at Los Premios Shock two years running.
In 2020, Salomon delved into television, directing three episodes of his debut TV series "MALAYERBA" for platforms Pantaya and Starz, showcasing his versatility and continuing his evolution as a distinguished filmmaker. At the moment working on 3 feature films La Cuadra, Lourdes and Vegetal.
In 2023 directed Global campaign for Air Jodan for J Balvin new collection and 10 year anniversary for Riot game league of Legends.
Available for work in USA, Spain,Mexico and LATAM.
Management by Panamericana.