It's time to tell our own stories
Sha-Risse Smith
Sha-Risse Smith is a writer, mother, and proud New York native. Her passion is bringing diversity to the big screen by creating unique stories that showcase strong female leads. Her award-winning film Strive, starring JoiStarr and Danny Glover, is a tribute to the legacy of Striver's Row in Harlem. Strive airs on Aspire TV and streams on multiple platforms.Sha-Risse's latest film is a documentary exploring the subculture of sticker art. Sticker Movie is currently touring to sold-out audiences all over the world. Learn more at StickerMovie.com.Sha-Risse continues her freelance work for writing teams on independent films, shorts, and web series. She enjoys collecting art and spending quality time with her family.
Awards
Winner Best Screenplay (2019) -STRIVE-The American Black Film FestivalWinner Audience Award (2019) - STRIVE - Harlem International Film FestivalWinner Best Narrative Feature (2019) - STRIVE- Awareness Festival of CaliforniaWinner Best Feature Film (2019) - STRIVE - New Jersey International FestivalWinner Best Narrative Feature (2019) - STRIVE - Valley Film FestivalTop 100 (2020) - The MC MD & Me - PAGE International Screenwriting CompetitionAffiliations
Pixelated Ideas
Alethia Films
Cinema of Change
Finalmation Studios
AXS Film Fund