Sage built a name for herself in the film & event arena as the Events, Programs & Marketing Director
for I.F.P a resource for independent filmmakers before branching off on to work as a consultant & advisor. I.F.P / The Independent Filmmaker Project
is the largest and oldest not-for-profit dedicated to Independent Film.
I.F.P, now known as Film Independent in LA, produces the Independent Spirit Awards
& the LA FILM FESTIVAL , while IFP New York is best known for their many yearly events culminating
in Independent Film Week & The Gotham Awards.
Cary Fukunagwa (True Detective, Beasts of No Nation, Bond 25); Dee Rees (Mudbound, Bessie, Pariah);
Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk); Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed);
and Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians)
are examples of filmmakers who began their creative careers by having their first
films selected to participate in programs at I.F.P and Film Independent.
Content Creators in various stages of production have been aided by Sage in completing their various
projects & creating a compelling story. Sage has extensive experience in film & events: development,
production, casting, writing, finance and the film festival circuit.
for I.F.P a resource for independent filmmakers before branching off on to work as a consultant & advisor. I.F.P / The Independent Filmmaker Project
is the largest and oldest not-for-profit dedicated to Independent Film.
I.F.P, now known as Film Independent in LA, produces the Independent Spirit Awards
& the LA FILM FESTIVAL , while IFP New York is best known for their many yearly events culminating
in Independent Film Week & The Gotham Awards.
Cary Fukunagwa (True Detective, Beasts of No Nation, Bond 25); Dee Rees (Mudbound, Bessie, Pariah);
Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk); Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed);
and Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians)
are examples of filmmakers who began their creative careers by having their first
films selected to participate in programs at I.F.P and Film Independent.
Content Creators in various stages of production have been aided by Sage in completing their various
projects & creating a compelling story. Sage has extensive experience in film & events: development,
production, casting, writing, finance and the film festival circuit.
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Sage Stevens is interviewed by Jordan Gregory
of "Your Hollywood Pro". Jordan and Sage discuss her start in film, her time at I.F.P and Film Independent, & her collaboration with multi-platinum GRAMMY winning producer, Fanatic, on the long form music video / short film, GDLU, which was on the GRAMMY ballot. |
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Photo credit: Bob Delgadillo
Sage Stevens. biography
The film, Ms Cutler, which Sage wrote & directed is selected for the 2018 BEIJING FILM FESTIVAL. In 2014, Sage was on the GRAMMY ballot for the short film/long form music video 'GDLU', which she produced with GRAMMY award winning & Multi Platinum selling producer, 'Fanatic'. The film, LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS, which Sage is a producer & writer of is currently in post production. LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS was shot primarily in Bulgaria with the assistance of AVI LERNER's, Nu Boyana Studios.
You will always find Sage on both sides of the camera; she was a red carpet reporter/host for OSCARs "Night of 100 Stars" at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she interviewed many iconic performers and city officials: Louis Gossett Jr., Lou Ferrigno, Ed Asner, Trace Adkins, Richard Lewis, Sharon Gless, Gloria Allred, Ron Galperin etc. As an actress, Sage has appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL and has lead roles in several indie films.
Sage hosted the UNITED NATIONS 70th ANNIVERSARY and she is featured in; MALIBU CHRONICLE MAGAZINE, NEW YORK DRESS blog and interviewed for the podcast 'YOUR HOLLYWOOD PRO' with Jordan Gregory.
Sage is very active with philanthropic endeavors & supporting various charities. Sage sits on the host committee for City Gala & City Summit. She produces events for 'Mi Amor Gala', 'Safe Passage', 'Empire
State TV Extravaganza' & many other organizations.
Before her permanent move to Los Angeles Sage spent time overseas; acting, modeling, teaching english and promotional work for trade shows. Sage holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, she also attended & graduated from the 2 Year Conservatory Program at the Actors Studio. Sage has worked in the US, Canada, Australia, England and Japan.
The film, Ms Cutler, which Sage wrote & directed is selected for the 2018 BEIJING FILM FESTIVAL. In 2014, Sage was on the GRAMMY ballot for the short film/long form music video 'GDLU', which she produced with GRAMMY award winning & Multi Platinum selling producer, 'Fanatic'. The film, LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS, which Sage is a producer & writer of is currently in post production. LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS was shot primarily in Bulgaria with the assistance of AVI LERNER's, Nu Boyana Studios.
You will always find Sage on both sides of the camera; she was a red carpet reporter/host for OSCARs "Night of 100 Stars" at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she interviewed many iconic performers and city officials: Louis Gossett Jr., Lou Ferrigno, Ed Asner, Trace Adkins, Richard Lewis, Sharon Gless, Gloria Allred, Ron Galperin etc. As an actress, Sage has appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL and has lead roles in several indie films.
Sage hosted the UNITED NATIONS 70th ANNIVERSARY and she is featured in; MALIBU CHRONICLE MAGAZINE, NEW YORK DRESS blog and interviewed for the podcast 'YOUR HOLLYWOOD PRO' with Jordan Gregory.
Sage is very active with philanthropic endeavors & supporting various charities. Sage sits on the host committee for City Gala & City Summit. She produces events for 'Mi Amor Gala', 'Safe Passage', 'Empire
State TV Extravaganza' & many other organizations.
Before her permanent move to Los Angeles Sage spent time overseas; acting, modeling, teaching english and promotional work for trade shows. Sage holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, she also attended & graduated from the 2 Year Conservatory Program at the Actors Studio. Sage has worked in the US, Canada, Australia, England and Japan.
Sage has collaborated with,
- Empire State TV Extravaganza
- The United Nations
- Hallmark Channel
- Miss West Hollywood 2018
- HUNU Film Group
- TELOS Enterprises Pty
- Safe Passage
- Golden Globes
- Mi Amor Gala
- Pasadena Jazz Institute
- Cocktail Wax
- Christina Amrani, 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Made in France'
- Circa Productions
- Latin SONY
- CITY Gala
- CITY Summit
- We are Limitless
- RAW Acting Studio
- Maria Suarez Foundation
- Filmmakers Alliance Film Festival
- Edgemar Center of the Arts
- Breezeway Productions
- Victory Day Project
- Suntrust Bank
- The Safina Family
- Yachts International Magazine
- My BIG DAY Productions
- Canes' Film Festival
- AIFF Film Festival
- FORD Motor Company
- The Duenas Family
- Aronow Financial
Sage Stevens / sage@sagestevens.com
