Joann Self Selvidge

Documenting stories that educate, inspire, and create connections.

<p>Joann Self Selvidge established <a href="http://truestorypictures.org" target="_blank"><strong>True Story Pictures</strong></a> in 2004 - and again in 2010 - first as a nonprofit, and later as a social venture company. She has a passion for stories and storytelling that is grounded in her roots as a Southerner. Her life story films and documentaries, including&nbsp;<em>The WLOK Story</em>&nbsp;(2002),&nbsp;<em>The Arts Interviews</em>&nbsp;(2005-2008),&nbsp;<em>Leveling the Playing Field</em>&nbsp;(2008),&nbsp;<em>Voices of Jericho</em>&nbsp;(2007, 2010),&nbsp;<em>The Music Interviews</em>&nbsp;(2009), and&nbsp;<em>The Art Academy</em>(2012), share stories of music and art, race relations and leadership, education, inspiration, and social justice.&nbsp;</p> <p>Her work as a documentary filmmaker only thinly veils her "secret" identity as a grant writer and nonprofit management consultant. While she does not pursue this activity full time, she can be persuaded on occasion to work for your nonprofit or public/private partnership to secure grant funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Since 2001, she has helped her clients win<strong>&nbsp;$8.95 million</strong>&nbsp;for projects ranging from arts, education, and technology; to health and human services, including housing and homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse; to economic and community development; to transportation and infrastructure.</p> <p>Joann lives in midtown Memphis with her husband and daughter.</p>

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