Storytelling is at the core of what makes us human. It is also the heart of how I create, lead, and connect. I bring a multidisciplinary approach across live events, photography, and film, with hands-on experience spanning development, writing, production, and post. I thrive in building and leading collaborative teams and creating experiences that are unforgettable. I love helping brands tell their stories through cinematic and live productions, collaborating with agencies and clients to craft memorable narratives that resonate with audiences.…

Steve K. Young

Storytelling is at the core of what makes us human. It is also the heart of how I create, lead, and connect. I bring a multidisciplinary approach across live events, photography, and film, with hands-on experience spanning development, writing, production, and post. I thrive in building and leading collaborative teams and creating experiences that are unforgettable. I love helping brands tell their stories through cinematic and live productions, collaborating with agencies and clients to craft memorable narratives that resonate with audiences.…

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Storytelling is at the core of what makes us human. It is also the heart of how I create, lead, and connect. I bring a multidisciplinary approach across live events, photography, and film, with hands-on experience spanning development, writing, production, and post. I thrive in building and leading collaborative teams and creating experiences that are unforgettable.

I love helping brands tell their stories through cinematic and live productions, collaborating with agencies and clients to craft memorable narratives that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Creative Hat Collective
December 31, 2000 - Present
Director for multiple video series and campaigns; responsible for development, writing, production and post. Based in New York and Atlanta offices; worked on projects for WE-TV, TLC, SAIA, Ashton Woods and others.
Field Producer / DP at Orange / The ReThink Group
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025
Field producer and DP for various campaigns with D6 advertising and PR; produced commercial and promotional campaigns for web and national TV placements.
Creative Director / Producer at Definition 6 Creative Hat Collective / Sky Films
January 1, 2000 - Present
Creative Lead with agencies and companies to tell brand stories in filmed and live productions; clients include American Cancer Society, Pepsi-Cola, Group 7, Mohawk Flooring, Cox Media, BMW, AT&T, Kennesaw State University, Billy Gibbons, The Gin Blossoms, NRS Media, Children’s Lifeline International, DJ PeeWee, Kraft-Heinz, Camp and others.
Professor / Artist in Residence at North Springs Charter School
August 1, 2001 - December 29, 2014
Designed curriculum and established a degree major in the only dual Magnet program in the state of Georgia; established state-wide high school film festival; created and maintained relationships with Keep America Beautiful, Kiwanis Club, Girl Scouts of America, High Museum of Art and others.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at National University
May 1, 2011 - May 6, 2014
Filmmaking - Directing
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Valdosta State University
May 6, 2026 - May 6, 2026
Communications / Theatre

Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing
    paper Orange Curriculum Promo

    The Idea
    Turn a promotion into a story. Instead of leading with features or pricing, we built a narrative-driven spot that made the product feel human, relatable, and emotionally relevant.

    My Role
    Directed the full commercial from concept through execution Shaped visual tone, pacing, and performance style Collaborated on translating brand messaging into narrative moments Directed camera language and shot composition Guided performance to feel grounded - yet fully “tongue-in-cheek” aware of itself

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    paper WE TV - Hip Hop Week

    The Idea:
    Capture culture in motion. Instead of overproducing, we leaned into: Real environments (streets + studio) Raw energy Fast, stylized visuals that felt immediate and alive The goal was to make each spot feel like a moment pulled from culture, not a scripted promo.

    My Role
    Director and DP Shaped visual tone to feel raw, energetic, and authentic Led on-the-fly creative decisions due to compressed timeline Directed talent and pacing to match rhythm and attitude Balanced speed with quality under production pressure

    https://www.twine.net/signin