Conversation with Producer/Screenwriter Adam Simon

Adam G. Simon (also known as Adam Gregory Simon) is a Los Angeles-born screenwriter, producer, and actor for television and film who now resides and produces In Southeast Asia with his partner Larissa Andrade, where they are raising their son.As a writer, Adam is known for his work as the writer of Point Blank (2019) an action film for Netflix, based on Fred Cavaye's French Action Thriller, "A Bout Portant". The film was directed by Joe Lynch and stars Anthony Mackie, Marcia Gay Harden, Frank Grillo, Teyonah Paris, Boris McGiver, and Markice Moore. While critics mostly panned the film, it went on to find a large audience and in 2024, years after its debut, reemerged on Netflix as the sixth most-watched film globally.Adam is the lead writer of One Day in October (2024) an eight-episode series surrounding the events of October 7, 2023, and shot on location in Israel. The series is being distributed by Fox Global with a 2025 release date.Adam also penned the screenplay for Man Down (2015) a psychological war drama directed by Dito Montiel which stars Shia LaBeouf, Gary Oldman, Jai Courtney, and Kate Mara. The film debuted at the Venice Italy Film Festival.As a producer: Adam G. Simon is a Producer on The Dreadful a period horror film directed by Natasha Kermani. The film stars Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Marcia Gay Harden and Laurence O'Fuarain.In 2023 Adam reunited with Dito Montiel to Executive Produce Riff Raff (2024) A dark comedy that stars Jennifer Coolidge, Bill Murray, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Gabrielle Union. The film was accepted to the 2024 Toronto Film Festival where it made its debut.He executive produced The Performance (2023) a film by Shira Piven that stars Jeremy Piven, Robert Carlyle, and Maime McCoy based on the Arthur Miller short story of the same name.Adam is developing Hit Kick Punch Kill an action-comedy he wrote and is producing with StoryBoard Media slated for 2025.Adam and Filmmaker Joe Carnahan co-wrote The Brass Catchers, an action thriller that they are producing together.Adam produced On Our Way (2021) a coming-of-age film that stars James Badge Dale, Jordana Brewster, Michael Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, and Keith Powers.Before starting his professional career as a writer and producer, Adam worked as a bodyguard and close protection specialist.He is an advocate for the homeless having been homeless himself while writing Man Down and speaks as an advocate for homeless veterans and survivors of abuse.Kyle welcomes writer, producer, and actor Adam G. Simon for an engaging conversation that dives deep into the film industry and the impact of artificial intelligence on storytelling. Adam shares his insights on the challenges of navigating Hollywood, emphasizing the importance of working with genuine talent who prioritize artistry over fame. He discusses his experiences with various actors, including the dedication of Shia LaBeouf, and how the industry's culture often leads to a disconnect between the art and its creators. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of AI in f