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Story Lab NYC is a vetted creative community for storytellers.Members include writers, directors, producers, animators, and content creators - some with major studio and network credits, while others are building their careers independently as emerging or indie creators. The common thread: they're all making something for the screen, and they take that work seriously.Every member goes through a review process before joining. That's intentional. It keeps the community focused and the relationships meaningful - the kind of room where people genuinely know each other, share openly, and support one another's work.Story Lab is for screen creators who want more than a network. It's where the work gets sharper, and the right people find each other.Interested in joining? If you're a screen storyteller who's serious about the craft and ready to be part of a community that matches that energy, we want you.
Who & What We Are
About Story Lab
Story Lab is an invite-only community for storytellers, creatives, and brands/startups. All sessions are complimentary for vetted industry professionals. Story Lab begins as a weekly (every Wednesday at 7 pm est via Skool or Zoom) virtual gathering for individuals working to bring new projects to the screen (film/tv, streaming, podcast, and socials).Then, we take it to another level via our monthly IRL gatherings at Planet X Studios in Brooklyn, bringing together vetted filmmakers, music producers, content creators, and media professionals with the brands that are building the tools they use.
Who is this for:For Creators:
+ Above the Line Visionaries (Directors/Producers/Writers/Actors)
+ Below the Line Creatives (DPs, Editors, etc.)
+ Podcast (Audio/Video) Producers and Hosts
+ Film Festival Organizers and Music producers, composers, and sound designers
+ Creators actively developing projects
+ AR/XR/VR creators, Animators, SFX/VFX, Gaming DesignFor Industry:
+ Film, music, and creative technology brands
+ Screening Venues
+ Distribution & Streaming Platforms
+ Product and R&D teams
+ Creative technologists and workflow specialists
Hosts
Daron Jenkins | @thedaronjenkins
Daron brings over 20 years of experience in events/content development within media, entertainment, music, and podcasting. His focus has been on developing multi- platform content activations, both IRL and Virtual. As Founder of SCENE PR, Daron has produced more than 500 events, cultivated an impressive roster of strategic relationships, and developed an engaged community of entrepreneurs, C-level execs, investors, creatives, and brands/organizations. His podcast productions have established him as a respected voice in media, content creation, and audience development.KEY EXPERIENCE:
- Founder, 919 Media
- Host/Founder, Story Lab NYC | @storylabnyc
- Film Loft NY (Accelerator & Co-working Community)
- The Future of Virtual Reality (Film Loft NY x Samsung 837)
- NYC Film & Finance Forum
- Podcast Host/Producer, Conversations with Daron Jenkins / The Tracklist / 12 Million
- Love Actually Int'l Short Film Festival
- Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week / Fashion Shoot Out
- Tribeca Film Festival Imagination Day
- Founder, SCENE PR
Rory Wells | Tiktok: @rorywellsnj
Entertainment Attorney, Screenwriter, and Consultant
Gregory Q. Jenkins | Web: Quentasia Studios
Founder / CEO , Quentasia Studios
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About Us
Story Lab was built for the creators who are figuring it out, doing the work, and refusing to wait for permission. We're an invite-only community for indie filmmakers, podcasters, and content creators who believe that the right connection at the right moment can change everything. Inside Story Lab, experienced creators share what they've learned, members open doors for one another, and nobody has to navigate this industry alone. We also bring brands and tech companies into the fold — not to take over the conversation, but to find genuine partnerships with the creative community shaping what storytelling looks like today. Whether you're deep in post-production on your first feature, growing a podcast audience from scratch, or a brand looking to create something that actually means something — Story Lab is where real creative relationships are built.