Too Many Stories Go Unnoticed
Today, expression and connection happens through story, and today, through video—but most creators can’t afford professional production to bring their story to the masses. A powerful video, photo, or audio recording is like a play button for a person’s purpose, passion, and path. Showya gives noteworthy stories a real chance to be noticed, through authentic, artful, and vibrant media.
Artists. Entrepreneurs. Healers.
Each carries a potential to change lives for the better—but without visibility, their work goes unseen, unvalued, unheard. That’s why we created Showya, a nonprofit media production organization. Our mission is: To help rising changemakers share their gifts globally.
Bright Ideas Begin with a Simple Spark
Showya’s founding organization is Arise Media Studio. Arise launched in 2014 with the documentary Wild Family, a film about handling the hard parts of parenting.
- Funded on Kickstarter.
- Screened at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
- Now streaming on Films for Action.
“Real, raw and relatable”
That first project showed the power of honest storytelling—how vulnerability can create community. After the film’s launch, Arise grew into Austin’s trusted source for meaningful, documentary-style media. Showya extends that same storytelling power to those just beginning their journey.
Bright Ideas Fly with Encouragement
Showya helps gifted artists, entrepreneurs, and wellness practitioners to share their gifts—through coaching, collaboration, and creative media. Showya isn’t charity—it’s cultivation. We help people with passion and purpose to develop a structure, strategy, and media support, to give their ideas a global reach.
The Chrysalis Model
Four stages of transformation:
- Pre-Production: Clarify vision
- Production: Create, collaborate
- Post-Production: Refine, polish
- Promotion: Share
Each month, we select one creator through an application process. This creator receives guidance, mentorship, and media support—a complete cycle from idea to launch. Arise Media Studio provides production.
“Showya provides the growth structure to caterpillar in, and butterfly out!” —Cabe Lindsay
Growth Plan
- Year 1 – 12 clients served
- Year 2 – 24 clients + studio lease
- Year 3 – Full creative team in place
Impact
- 100+ meaningful stories shared
- Dozens of careers launched
- Thousands inspired
We measure success through stories—real transformations, creative launches, and ripple effects of positive media in our community. Austin already has the people, power, and passion—Showya connects those dots.
Bright Ideas Light Up & Beautify the World
We’re Seeking:
- Seed funding for formation and outreach
- Strategic partners and mentors
- Support for studio space and workstations
Together, we can amplify the creative spirit in our community. Your support helps us empower visionary thinkers and doers—giving Austin’s creative community the wings to soar. Let’s help everyone shine.