About The Storyteller

Following a series of traumatic events, a children's storyteller loses her words

and must take a magical, fantastical journey to get them back.

From the vibrant imagination of HeavenNezCree comes a family-friendly tale

that is sure to warm your heart and make you feel like a kid again.

Based on her 2011 stageplay, The Storyteller: A Dancing Tale

Written and Directed by C.HeavenNezCree Kirby

The Storyteller is currently in production in Los Angeles, CA

Anticipated Release: Q4-2024

Why this Story

This family-friendly, fantasy film provides audiences a dynamic visual that is rarely seen. Not only does it provide representation for an often overlooked demographic, but it also challenges the idea that women of a certain age or background are not imaginative, relevant or interesting.

Seeing oneself represented in media can have a positive impact on self-esteem and mental health. This is especially true for marginalized communities who have historically been underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. By providing representation in the fantasy genre, this film empowers this demographic to see themselves portrayed in a manner that is light-hearted, intriguing, wholesome and fun.

The importance of filmmaking through the lens of an African-American woman writer, director and composer cannot be overstated. This film is a heartwarming reminder that women of all ages and ethnicities have a story to tell and deserve to be seen on the big screen in a wide variety of genres.

Meet the Cast of The Storyteller

About the Filmmaker

I'm on a mission to create uplifting, inspiring, family-friendly media that everyone can enjoy. Inspirational stories and media with a message are what hooked me as a child and I want those stories to continue to be told. As an actress, an artist, a woman and a woman of color, it's of paramount importance that I be part of stories that explore my full humanity, the fullness of my femininity, my love and my full compassion for us all.

Memberships:

• SAG-AFTRA
• ASCAP
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society.

Mount Saint Mary’s University

Master Of Fine Arts (MFA)

Film &Television

Specialization: Directing and Cinematography

Howard University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Focus: Strategy & Ethics, Entrepreneurship

Central State University

B.A. Radio/Television Communications | Theatre

Writer / Director / Choreographer

"The Storyteller: A Dancing Tale"

Greenway Court Theatre

(Fall 2011)

Writer / Director

"Words Like Rivers" a Choreopoem

(June 2011)

Writer / Director / Choreographer

"Urban Moments"

Farmer's Market Plaza

(June 2012)

Director and Choreographer for

"The Gingerbread Girl"

written by D.M. Larson,

performed at the WEHO Kid's Fair

(April 2013)

Director, "Rock, Sword, Firecracker!" written by D.M. Larson, WEHO Kid's Fair

(April 2015)

Choreographer, "Pandemonium"

Greenway Court Theatre,

Los Angeles (May 2013)

Director, "Snow White and the Seven Kachus" written by D.M.Larson, WEHO Kid's Fair (April 2014)

Writer, Producer, Actress

"Trick or Treat: The Halloween Short"

(October 2016)

Writer, Director, Cinematographer

"Easter"

(May 2020)

Director, Cinematographer, Actress

"Solomon's Song"

(Fall 2022)

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