OUR TEAM
SIA SAVVY
Sia Stewart, also known as "Sia Savvy," is a highly accomplished Television Producer, Director, and Showrunner hailing from Oakland, CA. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in media management from Columbia College Chicago, she furthered her academic endeavors, by securing an MBA in Finance from Morehead State University. This solid foundation led her into a thriving corporate career, excelling as a corporate accountant before rising to the role of Senior Project Manager across multiple Fortune 500 companies. She enjoyed many years filled with promotions and accolades, but after more than 10 years in the corporate world, she decided to pursue her true passion of television production.
Sia began her television career in the True-Crime genre, contributing to hit shows such as TVOne’s "For My Man," "Fatal Attraction," "Payback," "Sins of the City," and Oxygen’s gripping "Snapped Behind Bars." Expanding her repertoire, she ventured into VH1's Reality-TV sensation "Black Ink Crew" and several other prominent network programs. However, it was her pivotal roles as Showrunner for ESPN's compelling docuseries "Why Not Us: Southern Dance" and "Why Not Us: Grambling Dance," along with her directorial finesse in Tubi Original Documentaries like "Sneaker Hustle," "Presumed Dead," and the poignant "Gone Before His Time: The Kobe Bryant Story," that solidified her trajectory in the industry.
In 2020, Sia Stewart took a leap of faith, founding Savvy Media Group—a powerhouse production company staffed with writers, producers, directors, and videographers. This ensemble of dedicated industry professionals is fueled by a commitment to excellence. Sia is passionate about amplifying the narratives of women and individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering pathways for aspiring talents, and promoting inclusivity.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
RED SUMMER
Red Summer is an Artist, Educator, Filmmaker and Curator from Chicago, IL. After studying Arts Education at Grambling State University, she went on to earn Master’s Degrees in Interdisciplinary Arts from Columbia College Chicago and Heritage Preservation / Museum Studies from Georgia State University. Just after her graduation from Georgia State, she received a message that her graduate film project, Al Nisa, had earned an honorary Doctorate degree from Starr King School of Ministry in San Francisco, CA.
After the tour for her first documentary film, U People, Red Summer continued to travel the world as a Multimedia Artist and Arts Educator. Her accomplishments span the genres of literature, performance art, publishing, visual art, filmmaking and web series production. As an actor, she has performed in theater, film, television and web series before moving into Directing and Curation. Red Summer is the Founding Curator for the Hip Hop Museum, DC and continues to share her passion for the culture with students across the country.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / STAGE MANAGER
CANDICE CONLEY
Candice Marie Conley is a professional stage manager, executive producer, and speaker. Candice grew
up on the southern country roads of High Shoals, North Carolina. She recognized her passion for stage
management while working on the urban comedy special Laffapalooza! hosted by Jamie Foxx. Fifteen years
later, Ms. Conley has climbed the ladder to success in the male dominated entertainment industry with
perseverance and grace. She has managed stages for multiple networks, such as BET, MTV, VH1, TNT, OWN, NBC, The CW, Fox, and Many more.
Ms. Conley also has a zeal for inspiring young women. She often shares her life mantra with those she mentors, “Make your largest dreams become your reality.”
WRITER / PRODUCER
ONYX KEESHA
Award winning international director and producer of film and stage, Onyx is clear that her calling in life is to heal through the arts. With dozens of films, series, and theatrical projects under her belt, she has made “creating” her career. With over 3 million youtube views and a massive amount of social media followers across her platforms, she knows the power of creating your own lane.
Onyx brings a unique and innovative storytelling ability that captures an authentic representation of people from all walks of life.
While she is proud of all she has done she is also aware there is so much more in store for her. She is excited about her continued journey to heal the world through the arts, blur the lines that divide us, and create work that has true impact.
DIRECTOR/VIDEOGRAPHER
JACK MANNING, III
Jack Manning is a highly skilled multi-media professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience as the director of photography for full scale productions, interview and commercial videography, and event and studio photography.
Since 2007, Jack Manning, a graduate of Hampton University, has developed and managed his multi-media company, JaxonPhotoGroup, providing content for Hampton University, Ebony Magazine, Rolling Out, O Magazine, Billboard Magazine, Sister to Sister, Wikipedia.com, IMDB.com, Essence Magazine, ABC’s Good Morning America, TLC, Seema Network, Endee Magazine, Kendall Hunt Publishing, and many more. Furthermore, I have directed and filmed ad campaigns for Allegiance Retirement Solutions, Love Reconn, Martell, EcoSlay Hair Products and more.
