Creative Projects
From the mind of Victoria Renee...
Content Details
Catharsis
Featurette Film
Afrosurrealism | Psychological | Fantasy | Drama
Black Women | Black Community | Women | Mental Health
Catharsis began as Victoria Renee's Autobiographical Character Sketch essay for her M.F.A. application to USC's School of Cinematic Arts. It not only gained her admission but also won the hearts of many as she shared it with other USC hopefuls to serve as an example for their own applications. Victoria Renee dove into the psychological fantasy genre and wrote a tense discourse between her Id, Ego, and Superego. Catharsis serves as her way to demonstrate how she felt torn between pursuing her psychology endeavors and her desire to tell stories as a filmmaker. After numerous people of various backgrounds found it relatable, Victoria Renee adapted it into a screenplay. She leans into her psychology background to create Catharsis, which highlights the importance of truly processing one's uncomfortable emotions in order to heal.
Log Line:
Once Trinity is accepted into her first prestigious art exhibit, she must decide whether to pay the participation fee or her light bill. After Trinity pays the fee and loses her power, she is forced into her mental space to confront her uncomfortable personified emotions. In order to regain her power, Trinity must learn to put down the "Strong Black Woman Kool-Aid" and heal through a Catharsis.
A is Atlanta
Children's Story
A is for Atlanta follows Azaria and Zachary, two adventurous children exploring the city from A to Z in search of their missing dogs before sunset. Along the way, they:
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Discover Atlanta’s rich history and iconic landmarks
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Interact with local businesses and the city’s vibrant culture
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Meet other children of diverse backgrounds and abilities
This narrative inspires curiosity, creativity, and pride in young readers while celebrating the heart of metro Atlanta.
Project Phases:
The story will unfold across multiple platforms, including:
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Children’s picture book with coupons for Atlanta's attractions
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Audio Narrative
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Original "A-town Slide" Song and Dance
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Animated Series
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Video Game
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Interactive playground slides will be erected in various Metro-Atlanta locations.
Accolades:
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Winner of an Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Artist Grant (2026)
Purity
Short Film, Novel, & Feature Film
Afrosurrealism | Drama | Sci-Fi
Coming-of-Age | Female Lead | Black Lead | Science (Crispr) | Futuristic | Friendship
Logline:
As best friends, Iyanna and Alyssa, strive to pursue careers in science and entertainment, Iyanna's job releases a new Crispr treatment called Purity. Purity replaces one's ethnic appearance with Eurocentric features. After Iyanna concedes to help Alyssa gain access to the clinical trial, she must save Alyssa and everyone else from the treatment's lethal side effects.
Accolades:
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National Black Arts Festival Artist Grant (2026)
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Sundance Feature Film Development Lab (Second Round)
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Black List Evaluation Score: "8"
Short Story ebook & AudioNarrative
Afrosurrealism | Drama | Sci-Fi
Female Lead | Black Lead | Science (DNA-editing) | Dystopian
Logline:
When a career-threatening medical emergency sends “aging” Olympic gymnast Evelyn into the care of the mysterious Genesis Hospital, she agrees to an experimental procedure that propels her to historic success. Years later, when she uncovers a hidden world of genetically engineered children created for exploitation, Evelyn must set them free without being killed by the lab's creator, Lilith.
Short Film | Feature Film
Afrosurrealism | Drama | Sci-Fi
Black Male Lead | Science (A.I.) | Dystopian
Logline:
After his parents are killed in a failed uprising against a book-banning, tech-controlled government, Jeremie, a cautious young man, keeps his head down to protect himself and his seven-year-old sister. When he discovers family ties in Haiti, he escapes the U.S., uncovers his revolutionary lineage, and returns home ready to reignite the resistance.
Watch the Erasure Table Read below!
Sext
Short Film
Romantic Dramedy
Written by Kierstyn Stevens
Directed and Produced by Victoria Renee
Produced by Jovan Williams
Log Line:
After being asked for a late-night photo, Zayna, a playful yet sensitive young woman, goes on a journey to capture who she is.
Accolades:
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Winner of the Atlanta Women’s Comedy Festival Best Romantic Comedy & Best Actor Awards (2026)
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Official Selection for the Believe Psychology Film Festival (2026)
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Winner of the Broad Humor Festival’s Audience Award (2025)
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Official Selection for the Oscar Micheaux Film Festival (2025)
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Premiered at Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy’s inaugural Writing HERstory program (2025)
Watch clips of Debbie Allen interviewing the Sext crew from the inaugural
Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Writing HERStory event in March 2025.
Hear My Pain
Short Film
Log Line:
As Michelle trains to keep her championship track title, she unknowingly runs straight into trouble. Her mother, Vanessa, struggles to deal with the aftermath.
Hear My Pain was an official selection for the following film festivals:
Watch Hear My Pain below!
Spec Script Samples
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Click Here to read Victoria Renee's "Secure the Bag". Spec Script for FX's Atlanta.
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Click Here to read Victoria Renee's Award-Winning "Gossip Folks" Spec Script for HBO's Euphoria.
Directed by: Tiffany Jones & Victoria Renee
Behind the Scenes with Victoria Renee
Behind the Scenes with Victoria Renee
BTS Promo for "Hip to Hip (Bands Up)" Music Video
BTS Footage
Victoria Renee was one of the featured playwrights and associate producers for the Blue Series Discovery. Her one-act play titled, Mary's Revelations was performed in October 2017.
