Photography/Film
Production Services for your project
On the heels of her successful feature-length documentary NO SUCH THING AS NEOSOUL, Stephanie Renée can help bring your creative vision to fruition in short or long-form video. As a freelance director in partnership with PWP Productions, or independently, Stephanie’s creative vision can work with your budget to see a project successfully realized.
See the Soul Sanctuary YouTube channel for the complete NEOSOUL film, as well as her 28-minute concert film for The Foreign Exchange and a 16-minute behind-the-scenes project for trombonist Jeff Bradshaw on the making of his live CD recording, HOME [also linked below].
Creative concept
Storyboarding and budgeting
Talent consultation
Principal photography and editing
Post-production marketing & distribution
Curator
Honoring the Legacy of Photojournalism
In 2018, Stephanie completed a labor of love by curating a traveling exhibit titled PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, highlighting the work of her late great-uncle Maurice Sorrell, the first credentialed Black member of the White House News Photographers and a 32-year staff photographer for Johnson Publications (Ebony & Jet magazines). Opening at Philadelphia’s Slought Foundation before appearing at Penn’s Makuu Cultural Center and the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Stephanie is currently seeking additional opportunities to present the work in physical or digital form at schools and other cultural institutions across the US.
Up to 70 images from the Sorrell Collection
Additional personal/biographical images available
Group/class discussion on the role of photojournalism in contemporary society and preserving cultural legacy in images
(Optional) Workshop on image creation, basic principles of photography and related topics
In preparation for his historic live CD recording at The Kimmel Center, we go behind-the-scenes with native Philadelphian trombonist Jeff Bradshaw as he speaks to students at his HS alma mater, Ben Franklin, rehearses for the big night, and we catch up with some of the special guests he includes in the recording project.
Teacher/Mentor
Enhancing Your Classroom Offerings
As an instructor and curriculum developer, Stephanie Renée can work with your school or organization to custom-design academic and cultural experiences for your student and adult groups.
Diversity and Inclusion Training
Arts Boot Camp, for persons who want to pursue a career in performance
Creative Writing/Journaling
Film/Video Production & Editing
Broadcast Media training (on-air/voiceovers)
Utilizing HipHop as a Teaching Tool for all manner of academic study
Interviewer & Host
Conversations with talented tastemakers
As a certified nerd girl with intense interest in and curiosity of a wide variety of subjects, Stephanie Renée brings a tangible professionalism and energy to the stage and screen when leading conversations for an audience.
Author Q&As
Award show/Professional workshop hosting
On-camera artist interviews
Film screenings & pre-show theatrical discussions
Concert welcome/wrap-up conversations
Listening party reviews & audience activities
CONTINUUM, Soul Sanctuary's newest video series, is about legacy. Featuring the voices of creatives who have inherited talent and a sense of aesthetic from n...
Influencer
Generating excitement about your product
With her natural charisma and faithful social media following, Stephanie Renée can generate interest and income for your quality products and services.
The #LippieAdventure series, where Stephanie photographs and reviews her favorite lipsticks and lip glosses
Track/album reviews and airplay via Soul Sanctuary Radio
Cultural critic and commentator on the I Heard That video series
Genealogy tips, challenges and advice via The DNA Journey essay series on Substack and the accompanying video series, now in production
Production/Media Consulting
Building your sound, image, and reputation
Building on her years of project management, account management, media buying and marketing coordination, Stephanie Renée can provide expert advice and assistance to expand the reach of your cultural and professional brand.
Outreach and promotional support for the Delaware Theatre Company’s world premiere production of OTHER WORLD
Coordinating Producer for the Unerased | Black Women Speak podcast
Production & editing services for the Tech Intersect podcast
Hosting and production for Soul Sanctuary Radio
Podcast production [Love In The Heart of The City], public relations & media buying services for First Person Arts, concentrating on events and projects for the Engaging Males of Color initiative (EMOC) of the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Executive production and digital remastering for MILESTONE from The Inspiration Alumni Project
Soul Sanctuary served as hosts for the Philadelphia-area CD listening party for Lalah Hathaway's 6th studio album, WHERE IT ALL BEGINS. Here is a video with personal shouts to Lalah and highlights from the evening. Sponsored by Universal Music, Stax Records, Hennessy Black and Philly360.com
Book signing and Q&A with Keith Sweat at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
BLACK STAR FILM FESTIVAL - Post-film screening Q&A with actors Dorian Missick and Omari Hardwick, stars of BIG WORDS.