soulful studio
the creative home for documentary filmmakers
A mentorship-supported creative community for birth filmmakers and keepsake storytellers seeking ongoing guidance, connection, and creative momentum beyond structured lessons.
a place to keep growing
Many storytellers reach a point where the learning does not stop, but the questions begin to deepen.
How to refine their voice.
How to navigate real client stories with care and confidence.
How to keep evolving creatively while balancing the realities of work, family, and life.
Soulful Studio is a calm creative home where storytellers stay connected, supported, and inspired as their work and creative voice continue to grow.
Within the Studio, mentorship conversations continue, ideas are shared openly, and storytellers encourage one another through both the quiet seasons and the breakthrough moments.
inside soulful studio
A mentorship-supported creative ecosystem designed for long-term storytelling growth.
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private storytellers community
Stay connected with a global network of filmmakers who value emotional storytelling, artistic growth, and collaborative learning.
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group mentorship circle
Twice-monthly mentorship sessions offering creative feedback, problem solving, and discussion around real filmmaking challenges.
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resource library
A growing collection of creative, technical, and workflow resources designed to support filmmakers at every stage of their storytelling journey.
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film festival submission
Members receive opportunities to submit their films to the Soulful Storytellers Film Festival and share their work within our global storytelling community.
the experience
A calm, supportive space where storytellers stay connected, share wins, and continue growing alongside one another.
- Private members community
- Ongoing community chats
- Guided community events + replays
- Gentle accountability check-ins
Continued mentorship designed to help you navigate real creative decisions with support you can return to when you need it.
- Twice-monthly mentorship circles
- Mentorship circle chat
- Replay access + curated highlights
- Multiple timezone-friendly options
A growing collection of practical resources designed to support ongoing creative evolution — available whenever you need inspiration or guidance.
- Tutorials + practical storytelling resources
- Mentorship highlights
- Case studies + learning supports
- Ever-expanding creative library
how soulful studio fits the journey
Learning the technical side of filmmaking is only the beginning.
Real creative growth happens as storytellers begin working with real stories, refining their voice, and navigating the evolving challenges of documentary storytelling.
Soulful Studio is where many storytellers continue returning as their craft deepens and their creative voice evolves.
It is included with select Soulful Storytellers apprenticeship pathways and is also available as a standalone membership for storytellers seeking mentorship and community beyond structured courses.
Within the Soulful Storytellers ecosystem, Studio becomes the connective layer where learning turns into practice and practice grows into long term creative mastery.
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studio membership
INTRODUCING OUR SOULFUL STUDIO COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
Soulful Studio is offered as an annual membership supporting ongoing mentorship, community connection, and continued access to the Studio resource library.
Members gather for mentorship conversations, collaborative discussion, and shared learning as their storytelling journeys continue to unfold.
for many storytellers, soulful studio becomes the place they continue the journey, staying connected and supported as their work and creative voice deepen.
your investment
Studio Access
$900 USD
A calm space to remain connected, supported, and creatively evolving within the Soulful Storytellers community.
Enter Soulful StudioIncludes access to Group Mentorship and Studio Library.
Real Stories. Real Transformations.
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“Your availability to talk over whatever questions came up. That level of availability, I don't think I've ever had with any other online course, and I've done a lot. So I feel like that was a big differentiator.”
Heidi Daniels
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“You didn't leave any stone unturned and every question we had, you really, you went there, you gave us the answers and I'm so grateful for you guys. Thank you.”
Ashley Diaz
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“If we had questions, you guys were happy to answer them. We had that group chat and we could flick you a message and everybody was able to help out and I had a real sense of community. I loved every part of the experience. It's been awesome.”
Martha Kong
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“I have learned an incredible amount in such a short time. Dania and Andrew are extremely talented so I feel honoured to learn videography storytelling from the absolute best of the best.”
Melanie Lopez
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"I just did a scroll through my youtube and its just wild to see the growth in my films. I can tell my approach is completely different since joining this community."
Sarah Romero
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You guys have created a space with so much thought! It's amazing"
Karlee Bexim
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“SO thankful for this community that Dania and Andrew are building. Seriously appreciate you both.”
Alaina Nuñez
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"Thankful for great mentors that give you tips to make things actually work. Would recommend Soulful Storytellers to anyone that will listen. And not just those who document birth.
Kendyl Gabrielle
questions & clarity
Thoughtful answers to support your next step inside Soulful Storytellers.
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Soulful Studio is the ongoing mentorship and creative community for storytellers wanting continued support, accountability, and artistic growth alongside and beyond the SSBV pathways.
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Soulful Studio includes community chat, announcements, private members group access, invitations to community events, additional film festival submissions, plus 12 months of Group Mentorship and Resources Library access.
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Soulful Studio runs on an annual subscription with full access during your active membership period.
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You can continue seamlessly by renewing Soulful Studio to maintain access to mentorship, community, and resources.
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Yes. You can choose not to renew at the end of your annual term. Access remains active until the subscription period finishes.
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Annual payment options and available plans are shown at checkout and processed automatically.
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Because of the nature of digital content and mentorship resources, all sales are final and refunds are not offered.
beginning your journey?
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ssbv foundations
Build the technical and storytelling foundations of soulful birth filmmaking and begin developing confidence behind the camera.
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ssbv advanced
Apply your filmmaking skills through a guided storytelling project experience supported by mentorship, community, and portfolio-building opportunities.
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SSBV Signature
The complete apprenticeship experience combining structured learning, storytelling project development, mentorship support, and community connection.