Stephanie Liu is a documentary director and editor
based in San Francisco. She’s drawn to stories that invite
curiosity and
illuminate our shared humanity.
FILMS
CLIENT WORK
Over time, while working in journalism and international development, I discovered another side to storytelling — its ability to challenge bias and inspire meaningful change. It’s something I’ve seen across my work supporting nonprofits and social impact organizations as co-founder of
Xerophile Studios and in making and sharing my short documentary, La Orquesta. Stories have the power to shift perception, express nuance and reshape the world into what it could be.
Now, as a director and editor, I feel privileged to be a witness to other people’s lives, their joy and sorrow, and help transform it into narrative. To do so alongside others in such a collaborative medium its own kind of gift.
Please say hi if you'd like to work together! I'd love to connect.
Email: stephanie.f.liu@gmail.com
2026 Sedona International Film Festival Marion Herrman Award for Excellence in Filmmaking for La Orquesta
2025 DC/DOX and DOC NYC Official Selection for La Orquesta
2025 Chimaera Project Award
2023 Latino Public Broadcasting Digital Media Grant
2021 Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
2020 Southern Documentary Fund Research & Development Grant
2020 Warner Media Creative Residency