VICTORIARENEE
Writer • Filmmaker • Artivist
“I am not just an artist.
I build movements.”
I use my production banner, Victoria Renee Productions, to create Afrosurrealist films, literature, audio narratives, and music centering people across the African diaspora living ordinary to extraordinary experiences.
My background in mental health—holding an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in forensics from Columbia University—deeply informs my character writing. It allows me to explore the sub-surface dialogues of human trauma, resilience, and emotion.
This psychological synthesis led to my selection as a George Lucas Scholar at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts, where I earned my MFA in Cinematic Writing.
"Through speculative technology, Afrosurrealism, and psychological drama, I aim to help underrepresented people feel seen, valued, and empowered."
170+
Creatives Supported
USC
George Lucas Scholar
Columbia
Clinical Forensic Psych
2026
Mayor's Grant Recipient
Selected Exhibitions
Catharsis
Featurette FilmPurity
Short, Novel & Feature FilmErasure
Short Film & Feature FilmSext
Short FilmEverlasting Purpose
Short Story Ebook & Audio NarrativeA is for Atlanta
Children's Multimedia ProjectHear My Pain
Short Film
The Forensic Mind
& Cinematic Lens
My artistic voice is rooted in the study of the human mind. Having earned an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in forensics from Columbia University, my creative narratives do not just display behavior—they analyze sub-surface motives, trauma, and psychological defense mechanisms.
This forensic clinical framework allows me to step beyond traditional drama into the realm of Afrosurrealism, where mental conflicts, personified emotions (like Trinity's Id, Ego, and Superego in Catharsis), and speculative future technologies interact with historical culture.
This synthesis earned me the honor of being named a George Lucas Fellow at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts. While at USC, I served as co-president of the African American Cinema Society, continuing the legacy of its creator John Singleton, and established the AACS Scholarship to support future voices.
Spec Script Samples
"Secure the Bag"
A dark comedy spec script exploring hustle culture, art commodification, and absurd social interactions in the city of Atlanta.
"Gossip Folks"
An award-winning, high-intensity spec script examining rumors, reputation, mental health, and high school power dynamics.
Building Spaces for
Collective Growth
"Art thrives in community. I design structural environments that empower and sustain creators of color."
Creative Cornerstone Collective
Cultivating Character & CultureAn artist hub founded to cultivate and celebrate craft, character, culture, and community. CCC serves as a physical and virtual sanctuary for creators to gather, share knowledge, find support, and collaborate on project generation.
Film Family Organization
170+ Atlanta Creatives SupportedCo-founded to support filmmakers and actors of color across Metro Atlanta from 2019 to 2024. FFO hosted table reads, networking opportunities, workshops, and resource-sharing networks to establish sustainable production pipelines.
African American Cinema Society
Continuing Singleton's LegacyServing as co-president of the USC AACS (originally established by director John Singleton), I spearheaded structural change and co-created the official AACS Scholarship to fund next-generation Black cinematic voices.
Newsroom & Grants
Purity secures top list placement and score of '8'
SCA Student Spotlight: Reclaiming Space and History
ViacomCBS / NAACP Fellowship Award recipient announced
Feature conversation on creative entrepreneurship and psychology
Meet Victoria Renee of Victoria Renee Productions in Southwest Atlanta
Review of Victoria Renee's poignant short 'Hear My Pain'
National Black Arts Festival
Artist Project Fund Recipient (2026)
Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs
Individual Artist Grant Recipient (2026, 2024)
Invest Atlanta
Creative Industries Grant Recipient (2023)
CBS Leadership Pipeline
Director Pipeline Selection (2022)
Listen on Hidden Know-Hows
Discussing art, technology, and clinical forensic advocacy.