soulful storytellers —documentary birth filmmaking, taught with depth
For birth photographers and filmmakers ready to move beyond beautiful footage and learn how to tell powerful, emotionally grounded birth stories through film.
what makes soulful storytellers different?
Rooted in grassroots documentary filmmaking and years of real‑world birth work, Soulful Storytellers exists to support creatives transitioning into film — or ready to elevate their craft — without rushing, hustling, or copying trends.
Led by award-winning documentary birth filmmakers with 30+ years of combined experience, this is not content overload. It’s an apprenticeship‑style pathway built for artists who care about meaning, ethics, and legacy.
who is this for?
Soulful Storytellers IS FOR YOU IF:
You’re a birth photographer curious about film — or already filming and wanting depth
You value documentary storytelling over cinematic gimmicks
You want mentorship, not just modules
You’re building a sustainable creative practice, not chasing algorithms
It’s not FOR YOU IF:
You’re looking for shortcuts or formulas
You want mass‑market, trend‑driven filmmaking
You don’t have space to reflect, practice, and grow
apprenticeship pathways
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SSBV Foundations
Learn the essentials of birth videography and test the waters with a guided, self‑paced entry point.
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SSBV Advanced
Deepen your documentary storytelling skills and complete a guided storytelling project with community support.
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SSBV Signature
The full apprenticeship experience — Foundations + Advanced + 12 months of community and live mentorship
Real Stories. Real Transformations.
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“This course took my filmmaking to a whole new level. I now see the story as I film, instead of hoping I capture enough footage.”
Heidi Daniels
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“Since completing the SSBV course my ability to convey the story that I’m seeing… that the families are experiencing has transformed and become much more of an art for me.”
Ashley Diaz
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“I was doing the same thing, telling the same story over and over again. The SSBV course helped me to think outside the box and tell stories in a unique way.”
Martha Kong
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“My first birth to film was a whirlwind—just 10 minutes from arrival to baby! SSBV Foundations gave me the skills and confidence to capture beautiful, usable footage."
Melanie Lopez
each year, we gather to celebrate completed student films at our annual film festival
