“I feel film can be an extremely powerful tool in our world, and want to invest my time and energy in the greater purposes of compelling roles that move, inspire, challenge and encourage others in the way they think and the things that they do. That’s my heart. Keeping that goal in mind, enables me to best decide what projects I am willing to invest in.”
- Stephanie Haff
Stephanie Haff is an actress and lifestyle model with over 30 years’ experience both on stage as well as on screen. Her credits include a variety of projects, including major films and independent film, television shows, commercials and industrial videos, stunt work, billboard ads and print ads.
She has always loved the performing arts, finding her best expression early on through dance and stage productions. After securing an agent as a teenager, she soon discovered how much she also enjoyed work on camera. Stephanie then began her formal training as an actress which has included improv, theater, film acting, voice over, commercial acting, character development, scene study, voice over and storytelling. Currently, her studies are centering around film production, directing, screen writing and cinematography.
Stephanie’s interests include photography, writing, the martial arts, (3rd degree black belt in taekwondo), dancing and drawing. She also has extensive experience as a group fitness and personal trainer. Her exercise routines are available on her YouTube channel, Balanced Strength, and she was featured in two commercially distributed fitness videos.
Over the years, Stephanie has recognized that she not only has an interest and passion for telling stories as an actress, but also in having a hand in the entire creative process. The past few years, she has put most of her creative energy into writing, directing and editing her first film which she produced alongside her two colleagues Venus Monique and Sharonne Lanier. The completion of her first non-fiction book is on its way as well!
No matter what role Stephanie takes on as writer, producer, actor or director, her heart remains in being involved in telling impactful, inspiring and life changing stories through excellence.
Our film DAISY is complete!
Daisy is a story about Nikki, a despondent 20 year old girl who finds herself stuck at an impasse when she leaves her boyfriend, yet has nowhere to go. As she contemplates ending her life, a woman appears and offers Nikki the solution to her problems - so she thinks.
Film is one of the most powerful ways to tell a story.
I’ve always been drawn to true stories, whether written, heard or viewed. So a film well done and inspired by a true story - that, to me, equals impact. It’s the positive impact and opportunity for transformation through truth that I am so passionate about.
When I first heard the story by which our film Daisy was inspired, I knew right away that it needed to be shared. It was put on my heart to pursue making it into a film within a week. The idea of directing and producing had been brewing in me for quite some time, but it was when I shared the story with two colleagues of mine that I realized this was a story that had to be turned into a film - and for purposes greater that what I know. Before I knew it, Venus, Sharonne and I began meeting on a regular basis about what and why we wanted to make films and specifically our motivation behind what we would call, Daisy.
Meanwhile, I sat myself in front of my computer and watched my fingers write my very first screenplay - as I had no prior experience doing before. I couldn’t have done it without the inspiration of first, God, as He is the one who gives me my every breath. Second, several seasoned screenwriters who would read my drafts and give me invaluable feedback. And third, Venus and Sharonne, who were regularly also reading my drafts offering insights, perspectives and ideas. The same gratitude came as the three of us stepped into the journey of producing when we were able to lean on several seasoned producers along the way. We soon also learned how well we worked together, each with our unique strengths/weaknesses, likes/dislikes and interests.
What our short film has become in comparison to what I first imagined it would be, blows my mind. The team of people brought together for Daisy was beyond what I could ever ask for in our first project. We, Venus, Sharonne and I, went into this however with number one, a focus on taking one step at a time in what God was leading us to do and number two, moving forward with a dependence on God, His provision and doing so in excellence.
In turn, we can testify of that perfect provision for all our production needs and beyond; finances, location, weather, just the right actors and absolutely incredible crew members all around. The level of professionalism, passion, experience, skill, knowledge, integrity and kindness from our entire cast and crew, from beginning to end, made this collaboration such an enormous joy!
There are many elements and themes that are weaved in this film. It is my hope, that they will prompt many valuable discussions that lead to positive life changing decisions in others.
Keep an eye out for a private screening near you! If you’d like to host a private screening, please reach out here! https://www.kerussoproductions.com
