Collective, Inc.
Independent Media. Collective Vision. Cultural Impact.
WHO WE ARE
- ABOUT US
SeAe Collective, Inc. is a NON-PROFIT MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION COLLECTIVE, DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF INDEPENDENT MEDIA ACROSS FILM, MUSIC, ANIMATION, AND EMERGING DIGITAL FORMATS.
As a parent organization, SeAe Collective serves as the strategic, creative, and operational umbrella for a group of mission-aligned production companies unified by a commitment to artistic integrity, technological innovation, and socially resonant storytelling.
FOUNDED TO ENSURE INDEPENDENCE, LONGEVITY, AND CREATIVE STEWARDSHIP,
SeAe Collective prioritizes projects that explore the human condition, challenge conventional narratives, and expand access to cinematic and musical expression through both traditional and emerging technologies.
- OUR MISSION
Our mission is to foster independent media creators by providing a sustainable collective infrastructure that supports innovation, artistic freedom, and culturally meaningful storytelling across multiple platforms and genres.
LEADERSHIPS
- MEET FOUNDERS
Antonio Lowry Edward
FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ANTONIO LOWRY EDWARD IS A MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST with over three decades of experience in independent media production. Beginning his career in 1993 with YNOT MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, Antonio has consistently worked at the intersection of storytelling and technology, contributing to film, music, and post-production workflows.
HIS LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY EMPHASIZES COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP, TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY FOR INDEPENDENT CREATORS. Under his guidance, SeAe Collective acquired and unified several media entities to create a stable nonprofit framework for future growth.
Serenity Alyanna Edward
FOUNDER | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
SERENITY ALYANNA EDWARD IS A FILMMAKER AND SCREENWRITER whose work focuses on the human condition, social realism, and emotional authenticity. FOUNDED IN 2016, HER PRODUCTION COMPANY EVOLVE.FORWARD.MEDIA HAS PRODUCED AWARD-WINNING NARRATIVE works addressing homelessness, grief, and systemic challenges.
AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF SEAE COLLECTIVE, SERENITY OVERSEES NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT, screenwriting, and creative direction across multiple subsidiaries and flagship projects.
- SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Shiz, LLC
Founded: 1993 (originally YNOT Media Productions)
Current Structure: Acquired by SeAe Collective in 2022
Shiz, LLC is an experimental media company specializing in film, video, animation, and music-driven productions.
The company has evolved through several phases:
1993: Founded as YNOT Media Productions
2015: Rebranded as Shiz Media Studios
2016: Established as Shiz, LLC
Shiz focuses on creative experimentation across:
- Narrative and experimental film production
- Music and music video production
- Animation and hybrid media formats
- Technology-forward storytelling techniques
Shiz Media Studio
Post-Production & Media Services
Shiz Media Studios operates as a professional post-production facility within the SeAe Collective ecosystem.
The studio leverages state-of-the-art audio and video technologies, including:
- Dolby Cinema workflows
- Dolby Mastering technologies
- Advanced digital editing and audio production systems
The studio supports both internal projects and select independent productions aligned with SeAe Collective’s mission.
Evolve.Forward.Media, LLC
Narrative Film & Human-Centered Storytelling
Founded: 2016
Founder: Serenity Alyanna Edward
Evolve.Forward.Media is a narrative film production company dedicated to stories about social realities, resilience, and emotional transformation.
Notable Works:
- 8 Bucks — An award-winning feature film addressing homelessness, family loss, and survival.
Projects in Development:
- FORWARD
- The Clairs
Serenity Alyanna Edward serves as lead screenwriter for most Evolve.Forward.Media productions, establishing a consistent narrative voice across the company’s work.
GOVERNANCE
- OUR STRUCTURE
As a nonprofit parent organization, SeAe Collective, Inc.
provides:
- Centralized governance and strategic oversight
- Shared production and post-production resources
- Legal, administrative, and archival support
- Long-term preservation of independent media works
All subsidiary entities operate under the collective’s mission while retaining creative autonomy.
- PARTNERSHIP
SeAe Collective welcomes partnerships with independent artists, technologists, educators, and cultural institutions aligned with its mission.