Stephanie Calabrese

writer, director, producer, editor & Cinematographer

Stephanie Calabrese is an interdisciplinary artist and award-winning filmmaker who focuses on human stories and revealing moments. She created her first documentary feature film, UNSPOKEN, inspired by her photographic documentary series "Hometown: A Documentary of Monroe, Georgia," which was featured on The New York Times LENS site and Atlanta CBS45 News.

Stephanie's career as a freelance artist began after she won the "Name Your Dream Assignment" photography competition sponsored by Microsoft and Lenovo in 2008. She is also the author of two best-selling books, "The Art of iPhoneography: A Guide to Mobile Creativity" and "Lens on Life: Documenting Your World Through Photography," which have been translated into multiple languages and sold worldwide.

Stephanie has been featured in various media outlets, including Time Lightbox, Forbes.com, LIFE.com, Digital Photo, Photo.net, Professional Photographer, and The Bitter Southerner. She has also produced documentary photography, writing, and video projects for clients such as UPS, The Coca-Cola Company, CARE International, The Georgia Department of Family and Child Services, and Stacey Abrams' 2019 Campaign for Governor of Georgia. Stephanie gave a TEDx Talk on "Building a Better World, One Picture at a Time," and she currently resides in Monroe, Georgia.

Learn more about her and the film in this Classic City Vibes Podcast interview.

Kwame Brandt-Pierce

Composer & musician

Kwame Brandt-Pierce is a talented pianist, composer, and educator hailing from Brooklyn, NY. He has collaborated with many notable artists including Saul Williams, Amel Larrieux, Carl Hancock Rux, Alice Smith, Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch, and Solange Knowles, among others.

Kwame has performed at several prominent festivals, including SXSW, The Capetown Jazz Festival, The Montreux Jazz Festival, Lollapalooza, Afro Punk, Sons D'hiver, and Coachella. He is recognized for his ability to create dynamic and engaging musical performances.

Kwame has creative original music for independent films, theatrical works, museum installations and podcasts including the New York Times Serial Podcast series “The Coldest Case in Laramie” and "The Improvement Association" and Trusty Sidekick Theater's children's podcast "Surveyors of Unused Potential (S.O.U.P.)."

Darrin Still

sound design

Darrin Still is a highly skilled audio engineer with nearly two decades of experience in audio production, post-production, and sound design. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and founded The MasterSound, where he focuses on bringing songs to life and enhancing the power of film scenes through sonic clarity and precision.

Darrin has worked on a wide range of projects, including short and feature films, corporate and industrial pieces, and music genres spanning more than 300 songs. He is passionate about both audio mastering and post-production sound, and his experience on both sides of the spectrum gives him a unique skill set that allows him to deliver a meaningful impact on creative work with artists, musicians, and filmmakers from all backgrounds.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Darrin now resides in Atlanta, GA, where he continues to work on various projects and collaborate with creatives in the industry.