Birth Videography Course, Filmmaking Mentorship, Keepsake Storytelling Resources and Learning Community
Reimagine birth and family keepsake filmmaking with industry leading storyteller Dania Lauren
January intake now open!
Welcome to Soulful Storytellers
Our story in a nutshell
With over 30 years of combined documentary filmmaking experience, award winning birth videographer Dania Lauren and husband Andrew Douglas bring a fresh take on the birth storytelling craft.
Sought after by industry leading birth photographers for mentorship in videography, this husband and wife duo have a history of coaching talented storytellers and helping artists unlock a creative process they can use to elevate their filmmaking to story-driven art!
Soulful Storytellers, the SSBV course and subsequent community memberships and mentorship packages were a natural next step—a place where like-minded creatives can connect, learn, be inspired and fast-track their keepsake filmmaking career.
Sought after by industry leading birth photographers for mentorship in videography, this husband and wife duo have a history of coaching talented storytellers and helping artists unlock a creative process they can use to elevate their filmmaking to story-driven art!
Soulful Storytellers, the SSBV course and subsequent community memberships and mentorship packages were a natural next step—a place where like-minded creatives can connect, learn, be inspired and fast-track their keepsake filmmaking career.
Membership Guide
Introducing our versatile memberships collection
Designed for storytellers with a hunger to elevate their storytelling our versatile collection of course and community memberships give creatives the flexibility to tailor a learning experience that suits their learning style, schedule and budget—all that’s left to do now, is choose a membership that’s right for you!
Soulful Storytelling for Birth Videographers
SSBV—A birth videography course like no other!
Take your birth films to the next level with our flagship online course—Soulful Storytelling for Birth Videographers (SSBV). Gain confidence in your storytelling as our experienced instructors guide you step-by-step through your own storytelling project from research, conceptualisation and production through to editing, polishing and exporting your films for delivery.
, Now in its fourth iteration—complete with evergreen video lesson—SSBV gives students the freedom to explore course content at their own pace. Whether you’re a self motivated learner or someone who’s looking for accountability and mentorship support—we've got you covered. Simply select from the Core, Plus and Elevate bundles and tailor a SSBV experience to suit your learning style, schedule and budget.
Beginner or pro, the power packed collection of theoretical, inspirational and hands-on learning at the core of the SSBV experience—with optional group and exclusive mentorship—is guaranteed to activate your imagination and elevate your storytelling!
, Now in its fourth iteration—complete with evergreen video lesson—SSBV gives students the freedom to explore course content at their own pace. Whether you’re a self motivated learner or someone who’s looking for accountability and mentorship support—we've got you covered. Simply select from the Core, Plus and Elevate bundles and tailor a SSBV experience to suit your learning style, schedule and budget.
Beginner or pro, the power packed collection of theoretical, inspirational and hands-on learning at the core of the SSBV experience—with optional group and exclusive mentorship—is guaranteed to activate your imagination and elevate your storytelling!
Mentorship Sessions
Fast-track the filmmaking learning curve
If you're hungry to elevate your storytelling but don't have the time for the full SSBV course experience—let's streamline the process. Tap into the vast knowledge and experience of award winning filmmaker Dania Lauren has to offer with mentorship tailor-made to unlock your personal storytelling goals.
Student Project Showcase
SSBV Film Fest Celebration
Part SSBV graduation, part storytelling showcase, our biannual Film-Fest is a celebration—an opportunity for members to connect and celebrate the completion of storytelling projects and reimagining of keepsake filmmaking that has taken place within the community.
