Multidisciplinary creative, teaching artist and award-winning producer with experience spanning film production, social justice education, community storytelling, and digital strategy. Known for crafting emotionally resonant, people-centered narratives and leading students through rigorous programming and diverse teams in fast-paced environments. Adept at managing people and projects from concept to completion, with a deep commitment to teamwork, equity, and authentic storytelling.

Lorrain E. Shackelford

Multidisciplinary creative, teaching artist and award-winning producer with experience spanning film production, social justice education, community storytelling, and digital strategy. Known for crafting emotionally resonant, people-centered narratives and leading students through rigorous programming and diverse teams in fast-paced environments. Adept at managing people and projects from concept to completion, with a deep commitment to teamwork, equity, and authentic storytelling.

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Multidisciplinary creative, teaching artist and award-winning producer with experience spanning film production, social justice education, community storytelling, and digital strategy. Known for crafting emotionally resonant, people-centered narratives and leading students through rigorous programming and diverse teams in fast-paced environments. Adept at managing people and projects from concept to completion, with a deep commitment to teamwork, equity, and authentic storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

SEL Program Facilitator (Contract) at ACE Alabama
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Facilitated SEL/Literacy curriculum for Kindergarten-5th Grade classes; data reporting for beneficiaries; guided group processes surrounding social and emotional learning objectives.
Associate Producer, Field Producer, DIT, Assistant Editor at STAY DRMN
October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Produced and managed logistics for high-impact storytelling campaigns across the South; led on-set teams, coordinated talent interviews, and ensured seamless data wrangling; cut daily selects and collaborated with editors on post-production timelines.
Co-Director at Anytown Alabama
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited and curated curriculum, managed staff and intern training, and coordinated daily programming; maintained communication with delegate parents/guardians and provided onsite leadership.
Creative Communications Contract Facilitator at Huffman Middle School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited and designed original curriculum for 6th-8th grade students enabling them to learn key skills in public speaking, digital, visual and written storytelling. Maintained communication with administration, tracked grades, and awarded all students with certificates.
Social Media Strategist at The South Got Something to Say (Film)
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Created and maintained the film’s online presence using Meta Business Suite and Canva; designed content strategy and original visual assets to engage a diverse audience.
Associate Programs Coordinator at New Gen Peace Builders
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Coordinated programming across seven high schools, trained educator actors, and mentored students; co-led recruitment and planning for an international youth peace conference.
Social Justice Programs Coordinator at ALA Quest Collaborative for Education
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Designed and facilitated social justice curriculum, submitted reports, and recruited participants; led volunteer coordination and school-based programming implementation.
Griot Fellow / Lead Griot at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute / STAY DRMN
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Wrote, directed, produced 'Finding Umoja' (10-minute documentary created for the Movement App); led weekly 'Griot' sessions analyzing stakeholder data to create informed narratives of the Civil Rights Movement for app users.
Programs Coordinator / Programs Assistant (AmeriCorps State Member) at Youth Serve
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Attended bi-weekly professional development trainings; developed and facilitated service-based curricula; recruited participants for Youth Action Council and Youth Philanthropy Council; data reporting; designed and hosted 'Real Talk' youth summit at McWane Science Center (January 2019).

Education

Courses toward BA at University of Alabama at Birmingham
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Advanced Diploma at Shades Valley High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Alabama State Council of the Arts Grant
January 1, 2025 - March 14, 2026
Dennis Didero Emerging Artist Grant
January 1, 2026 - March 14, 2026
Casa Na Ilha Artist-In-Residence
January 1, 2026 - March 14, 2026
Chateau D’Orqueveux Artist-In-Residence
January 1, 2026 - March 14, 2026
"Marathon Continues" Youth Activist Honoree – Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Black Women’s Appreciation Honoree
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Social Justice Leadership Certification
January 1, 2021 - March 14, 2026
AmeriCorps Service: 2,975 hours
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
AmeriCorps Service: 2,975 hours
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Princeton Prize in Race Relations – Alabama
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services