Mentorship Circle
Live Group Mentorship & Accountability for Documentary Birth Filmmakers
Two Monthly Sessions for Real-World Storytelling Challenges
Choose the session that works best for your time zone — or attend both for additional support.
Americas-friendly and UK/Europe-friendly time slots (AEST) | |
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Americas-friendly |
Every 1st Wed @ 10am AEST* (Tue evening in the US, midnight in the UK) |
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UK/Europe-friendly |
Every 3rd Tue @ 9:30pm AEST* (Early Tue afternoon in the UK, early morning US) |
*Any change to session dates / times will be announced via our member community announcements chat
Select module headings to preview last two months of mentorship replays
Welcome + What to Expect
Group Mentorship Schedule — Save the Dates
Session Replays — Catch Up Anytime (Two Month Window)
Creative Mindsets for Mentorship Growth
Get Connected — Say Hello Inside the Group
Pt. 1. Welcome, Introduction and Meet Sam
Pt. 1. Meet Sam Edmonds — Aotearoa/New Zealand Musician, Teacher and Filmmaker
Pt. 2. Imagination, Inspiration and Creative Process
Pt. 3. Connection Between Music, Editing & Storytelling
Pt. 4. Recording Quality Sound and Mixing Audio
Pt. 5. Visual FX, Storytelling and Problem Solving
Pt. 6. Finding Your Own Creative Voice
GMUK Full Session Replay 261020 —Zoom Link
GMUS Full Session Reply 260805 — Zoom Link
GMUS Full Session Reply 260603 — Zoom Link
Pt. 1. Introduction / Check-Ins
Pt. 2. Community Announcements—Taking Stock & Film Fest
Pt. 3. Camerawork & Lenses When Filming and Taking Photos—Embracing Close Ups Demo
Pt. 4. Marketing — Sustainable Birth Film Offerings & Pricing
Pt. 5. Importance of Communicating With Clients In Writing
Pt. 6. Priorities When Starting Birth Videography From Scratch
Pt. 7. Requests For Group Mentorship Project Critiques / Case Study Edits
Group Mentorship includes:
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2 x 1 hour calls/month (Americas & UK/Europe -friendly options) |
$50/month |
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Group mentorship call replays (available for two months) |
$25/month |
Everything you need to know about joining our global storytelling mentorship sessions.
We host two live 1-hour group mentorship calls each month, designed to support ongoing creative growth, storytelling refinement, and real-world filmmaking challenges.
Each month includes two time-zone–friendly sessions:
• One scheduled for Americas-friendly times
• One scheduled for UK/Europe-friendly times
You’re welcome to attend the session that works best for you — or join both if you’d like additional support.
Yes. All mentorship sessions are recorded, and replays are uploaded to the Group Mentorship Circle Player, where they remain available for two months, giving you time to watch, revisit, and reflect.
These calls are interactive, supportive spaces where members can:
• Ask storytelling, filmmaking, and editing questions
• Work through case studies and creative challenges
• Listen in on discussions with fellow storytellers
• Gain insight from real-world filmmaking experiences
Each session is designed to be practical, conversational, and grounded in real creative work.
The Group Mentorship Circle is included with:
• SSBV Signature Bundle ( includes ongoing access for early adopters )
• Soulful Studio Community Membership (subscription access)
Membership in either pathway provides entry to the live sessions and replay library.
The Group Mentorship Circle is designed for birth and lifestyle filmmakers, visual storytellers, and keepsake filmmakers who want collaborative mentorship, shared learning, and a supportive creative environment with storytellers from around the world.
Absolutely. Many members join sessions to listen, learn from case studies, and gather inspiration for future storytelling projects. You’re welcome whether you bring a question, a work-in-progress, or simply a desire to grow.