Stephanie Liu: Portfolio

 

Art Is Our Response (17 min)

In the midst of the pandemic and breathtaking economic uncertainty, Atlanta choreographer Angela Harris reconsiders her future and that of the dance company she’s spent more than a decade building. But in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, witnessing the pain in her community, she realizes just how much artists and audiences need a place to process all that they’re grappling with. She quickly cobbles together funding for a residency — eight choreographers creating solos or duets in response to the times.

Role: Co-director/producer, camera operator

Password: “dance”

 

The One: Melissa Merencillo (1 min)

Meet Melissa — a technologist, breakdancer, veteran and the first brave subject of our four-part series, The One, about incredible Bay Area women and what animates their lives. Read more.

Role: Co-director/producer, camera operator, editor

 

Treasure Maps: Gabby Dollar (2:44 min)

Spend a day with Gabby and her family in Lawrenceville, GA. Created for the Georgia Council on Development Disabilities as part of a state-wide storytelling roadshow to amplify the voices of people living with developmental disabilities.

Role: Co-director/producer, camera operator, editor

 

Treasure Maps: Michael Holton (5 min)

Michael is a disability rights advocate from Guyton, GA. In this portrait of friendship, he reminisces on his early school years and his path to Homecoming King. Created for the Georgia Council on Development Disabilities as part of a state-wide storytelling roadshow to amplify the voices of people living with developmental disabilities.

Role: Co-director/producer, camera operator, editor