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Film 50 2022: MAKERS—Producers, Crew & Production Services

"The magic I continuously try to sprinkle to the artist and people who work with OTV is leading with love: The industry and the world are tough enough. My role is to uplift our artists; reminding them that they already made a perfect creation and that they have everything they need. It’s so important that intersectional artists are affirmed and celebrated for existing and sowing seeds for continued inspiration,” says Sarah Minnie, Head of Artist Development & Production.

Film 50 2024: Advocates, Production and Support Services

The leadership team at OTV was highlighted in Newcity Chicago's article "Film 50 2024: Advocates, Production and Support Services". Sarah Minnie Chris B. Walker, and Elijah McKinnon are featured for their tireless efforts in advocating for underrepresented and marginalized artists by creating a platform and model that places a high emphasis on intersectionality. “My work is in nurturing and building an audience for these artists as well as creating spaces for their work to flourish outside of mainstream media tethers and imbalanced scales” Sarah Minnie says.

 

Sarah Minnie is an Emmy-nominated Producer, award-winning Director, and digital storyteller whose work illuminates the transformative power of authenticity. A self-proclaimed "video witch" and founder of Minnie Productions, Sarah views filmmaking as a magical, age-old practice of story sharing - one with the power to change the world. For over a decade, she has fostered bold, intersectional narratives while cultivating a collaborative "coven" of creatives who are motivated to challenge norms and actualize their visions.

With a portfolio spanning documentaries, commercials, fashion films, music videos, web series, short films, and features, Sarah’s work has earned accolades from VOGUE, The Chicago Tribune, Women & Hollywood, and SCREEN MAG, and has captivated audiences at festivals such as the Chicago International Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, NYC Web Fest, and DC Black Film Festival, among others. 

Sarah’s devotion to storytelling extends beyond her own projects; through partnerships with startups, nonprofits, and film festivals, she provides consultations, mentorship, and resources that help emerging creatives harness the transformative power of their voices.

As the Head of Artist Development and Production at Open Television (OTV), Sarah has directly impacted nearly 250 independent artists, curated 20+ intersectional showcases (including internationally), and designed holistic development programs that provide resources, mentorship, and education for creators globally. Her leadership at OTV has been instrumental in amplifying the voices of intersectional creators and reimagining what equitable storytelling can look like.

Through her unique blend of artistry and advocacy, Sarah crafts content that is both bold and deeply human. Her work serves as a beacon for the power of storytelling with the hope to connect, inspire, and transform. Sarah brings an unapologetic vision, a deep love for authenticity, and a touch of magic to everything she does.

 
 

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Minnie Chandler, Sarah’s Grandmother | The Matriarch. Sarah’s ‘Minnie’ namesake.