SHA COLLIER
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced Film Director and Visual Storyteller with over 5 years of directing branded, documentary, and narrative content. Skilled in leading productions from concept to post-production, managing crews and budgets, and crafting compelling visual narratives that align with strategic goals. Background includes work in both in-house agencies and freelance settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
FILM DIRECTOR
Self-employed, Freelance
, United States
07.2022 - Current
- Direct, produce, shoot, and edit narrative, documentary, and commercial projects for agencies and brands.
- Manage full production lifecycle including pre-production planning, filming, and post-production delivery.
- Develop concepts, scripts, and visual treatments based on client goals and target audiences.
- Build and manage freelance crews to execute productions efficiently and professionally.
FILM DIRECTOR
TrendyMinds
Indianapolis, IN
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Directed branded, documentary, and commercial content from concept through post-production for national clients.
- Oversaw on-set direction, camera, lighting, and performance, enhancing cinematic quality for national clients.
- Shaped visual style and narrative structure to align with brand strategy and audience goals.
- Led crews, talent, schedules, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Collaborated with producers, strategists, and clients to develop creative treatments and storyboards.
- Maintained high production standards while aligning creative vision with business objectives to meet client expectations.
FILM TEAM LEADERSHIP RESIDENT
Traders Point Christian Church
Indianapolis, IN
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Produced and directed short-form documentaries and narrative films, enhancing audience engagement across digital and live platforms.
- Created story-driven video content that increased viewer interaction on social media, blogs, and web.
- Collaborated with creative leadership and team members to execute visual storytelling projects, ensuring alignment with overall project vision.
PHOTO/VIDEO EDITOR
Cathy's Concept
Indianapolis, IN
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Edited promotional video and photo content to enhance engagement on marketing and social media platforms.
- Managed camera operation, lighting, and post-production workflows to ensure high-quality visual output.
- Supported development of company's visual brand strategy to strengthen brand identity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Cinema/ Media Arts, Narrative Filmmaking
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN05-2019
Skills
- Film Direction
- Visual Storytelling
- Documentary & Narrative Filmmaking
- Creative Direction
- Story Development
- Script Development
- Production Management
- Crew Leadership
- Client Collaboration
- Camera Operation
- Lighting Design
- Post-Production Supervision
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
Websites
Outreach
- High School Youth Leader, Traders Point Christian Church, September 2019- Present
- Volunteer, Screening Manager, Indiana Youth Film Festival 2024-Present
Timeline
FILM DIRECTOR
TrendyMinds
09.2023 - 08.2025
FILM DIRECTOR
Self-employed, Freelance
07.2022 - Current
FILM TEAM LEADERSHIP RESIDENT
Traders Point Christian Church
07.2021 - 07.2022
PHOTO/VIDEO EDITOR
Cathy's Concept
08.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Cinema/ Media Arts, Narrative Filmmaking
Indiana University, Bloomington