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Choreographer Sims Takes Directing Leap with Major
10 Mar
Summary
- Jamal Sims transitions from choreographer to director for Major.
- The film follows a ballet prodigy finding her voice at an HBCU.
- Sims aims to tell stories through dance and dialogue.
Jamal Sims, an accomplished choreographer, is set to direct 'Major,' a drama scripted by Lauren Ashley Smith for 20 Century Studios. The film tells the story of a gifted ballet dancer who rebels against her parents' rigid expectations and the confines of classical ballet. She finds an unexpected community and creative outlet at a fictional Historically Black College in Atlanta, joining its struggling majorette squad.
Sims, who previously directed the feature documentary 'When the Beat Drops,' views this directorial debut as a major career step. He expressed that his lifelong passion is storytelling, whether conveyed through dance or dialogue. Despite past challenges in transitioning from choreography to directing, Sims has drawn inspiration from established choreographer-turned-directors like Debbie Allen and Bob Fosse, preparing for this opportunity.
