DIRECTOR
Soraya Simi

Soraya Simi is an award-winning director, producer, and writer. Her work spans feature documentaries, commercial campaigns, and branded films for world-class talent and global audiences. Her debut feature ROW OF LIFE — Executive Produced by two-time WNBA Champion Sue Bird — is currently in consideration for the Academy Awards and has positioned her as a rising voice in human endurance storytelling. With over 15 years of directing experience across unscripted television, docu-series, and advertising, Soraya specializes in cinematic, character-driven stories that sit at the intersection of athleticism, identity, and resilience. She has produced multi-million dollar campaigns starring A-list talent, led international crews in extreme environments, and raised nearly $1M in private financing for independent films.

Fluent in French and experienced living and working across Europe, the U.S., and remote ocean environments, Soraya brings a global lens and exceptional adaptability to every production. Her ability to operate in extreme conditions and culturally diverse settings uniquely positions her for international filmmaking and stories that push physical and emotional boundaries.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Sue Bird

Sue Bird, widely regarded as the world’s premier point guard, retired in 2022 after a legendary three-decade career, leaving an indelible mark on the WNBA and women’s sports. A four-time WNBA champion, five-time Olympic gold medalist, and NCAA champion, Bird’s accolades include being a 13-time WNBA All-Star and a member of the WNBA’s Top 15 Players of All Time. In 2024, she joined the Seattle Storm ownership group, and in 2025, she will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Beyond basketball, Bird co-founded Togethxr, a women-focused media platform, and produced impactful projects like the Power of the Dream documentary and Summer of Gold podcast, which is now being adapted for TV. She also hosted Sue’s Places on ESPN+ and co-hosts The Bird & Taurasi Show. In 2022, she and her fiancée, Megan Rapinoe, launched A Touch More, a production company spotlighting underrepresented voices, with projects like the upcoming TV series Playing the Field. Their podcast, A Touch More, was named one of Apple’s “Shows We Love” for 2024. A passionate advocate for racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equity, Bird continues to inspire as an athlete, activist, and media trailblazer. She resides in New York and Seattle.

PRODUCTION

Director: Soraya Simi
Producer: Nicholas Weissman, Jaime Chew, David Byars
Executive Producer: Sue Bird, Tina Tozzi, Jess Robertson
Executive Producer: Loren Hammonds, Kyle Hentschel, Dave O’Connor
Executive Producer: Amanda Alpert Muscat, Jack Pearkes, Kalim Armstrong, Carlos Carneiro
Cinematography: Bethany Michalski, Keenan Newman, Lukas Dong, Nicholas Weissman
Editor: Joseph DeRose
Composer: James Newberry
Cast: Angela Madsen, Debra Madsen, Miles Muzio

VACATIONLAND is a documentary studio making uncommon films on common ground. Since 2014, we’ve been producing Original stories and Commissioned works to help the world make sense. 

TOGETHXR is a media and commerce company founded by four of the world’s greatest athletes: Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel and Sue Bird. With a focus on rich storytelling, TOGETHXR is an unapologetic platform where we shatter the often narrow depictions of women in the media.

TIME STUDIOS is the Emmy award-winning television, film, and immersive entertainment division of TIME. With a brand defining visual language that dates back more than 100 years, TIME Studios aims to impact communities around the world with ideas that forge true progress, bringing a global audience to the most important stories of our time.

  • Nicholas Weissman

    PRODUCER

  • Amanda Alpert Muscat

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

  • Tina Tozzi

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER