How I see & tell stories
I'm Brenda T. Feldstein, a documentary filmmaker based in Buffalo, NY. I founded A Special Story to create human-centered films that showcase the beauty, complexity and strength of real people. To honor. To inspire. To change. To create connections.
My background in journalism shaped how I tell stories - often looking for different perspectives, understanding that people are unique, and always leading with empathy and curiosity. I've lost count of how many people I have interviewed over the years, but my most cherished stories are hard to forget: nonprofits making a difference in the community, refugees starting over, Holocaust survivors teaching resilience and hope, musicians making our world a better place without uttering a word, and so forth.
I firmly believe that only storytelling has the power to truly connect people: the moment you are able to immerse yourself in someone else's story, the capacity for understanding becomes extraordinary.
If you want to learn more about my work, visit www.aspecialstory.com.