Kim Rocco Shields is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning filmmaker who is known for pushing the envelope and tackling controversial topics with her passion-driven projects. Born and raised in the United States, Shields began her career in the film industry as a script supervisor for renowned directors J.J. Abrams and Gore Verbinski.
After gaining valuable experience in the industry, Shields launched her own production company, Wingspan Pictures, in 2007. Under this banner, she produced a number of groundbreaking digital media projects, including the critically acclaimed short film "Love is All You Need?".
"Love is All You Need?" was a unique and thought-provoking film that explored the theme of bullying and prejudice in a society where heterosexuality was considered a sin and homosexuality was the norm. The film's premise was simple yet powerful, and it quickly went viral after it was leaked onto the internet in 2013.
The film received widespread acclaim and won numerous awards at film festivals around the world. It was also discussed on thousands of blogs, social media platforms, and news outlets, including ABC, NBC, and FOX. The film's impact was so significant that it was translated into 15 different languages and was seen by an estimated 50 million people worldwide.
As the film continued to spread, it was adopted by educators across the country as a tool to spark conversations about bullying and discrimination in classrooms. However, the film also sparked controversy in some schools, with some parents and community members objecting to its content. Shields defended the film's mission and traveled to support educators who were facing backlash for showing the film in their classrooms.
In 2014, Shields rebranded her production company as Genius Produced and began working on a feature film adaptation of "Love is All You Need?". The film was greenlit and Shields made her feature directing debut in March 2016. The film has continued to garner awards and accolades, and Shields is predicting a theatrical release sometime near election time in 2016.
Shields is currently in development on a slate of projects for film, TV, and digital that explore her mission of using media to create social change. Her work is a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact that media can have on society.
