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Courage to Thrive

Courage to Thrive presents powerful stories of women redefining self-worth and success. By sharing their journeys, the documentary not only celebrates individual achievements but also lays the groundwork for a broader societal shift in how success is perceived, particularly for BIPOC women.

  • Josh Sikkema
    Director
    Something in the Clouds (2021)
  • Kamin Samuel
    Director
  • Josh Sikkema
    Writer
    Something in the Clouds (2021)
  • Kamin Samuel
    Writer
  • Chelsea Lage
    Producer
    Something in the Clouds (2021)
  • Tamarra Campbell
    Impact Producer
    Mr. Cato, Melody on Earth, Head to Head, Block Party
  • Kamin Samuel
    Key Cast
  • Aireal Taylor
    Key Cast
  • Carmen Rivers
    Key Cast
  • Serene Thin Elk
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Josh Sikkema, Kamin Samuel

Born in the sprawling city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Josh Sikkema has created a name for himself in both Michigan and Hollywood. He moved to Los Angeles from working in television news for an NBC affiliate right out of High School. Since his journey in Los Angeles, he has worked in conjunction with major labels RCA, Sony, and Interscope records to build content and form some of today’s top recording artists. Working with the likes of artists Mya, Snoop Dogg, Stokley and super producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis; Josh’s visuals have assisted in over 1 billion streams & views worldwide, multiple Billboard Hot #1’s, and Gold/Platinum records in the US and Europe.

Josh is now planting himself more in narrative short, documentary, commercial, and feature films through his production company, Black Pigeon Studios. His first co directed short film, “Something In The Clouds” has garnered 8 film festival wins and 21 selections. Josh also assisted in creating the media company, “SLIC” a content platform with former NBA legend, Baron Davis. He also partnered with former NBA legend, Matt Barnes on a new documentary sold and distributed under 1091 Films.

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