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Stevi Calandra

Exploring narratives through storytelling

15+ years experience creating engaging content that spans a wide variety of genres, platforms and purpose.

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Some of my work

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The Science and Macroeconomics of Climate Change 

An interactive video series. I served as the Supervising Producer for the International Monetary Fund.

'Ōhulehule Forest Conservancy Paul Zweng and volunteers work to remove invasives on 1,443-acres in Waikane Valley on Oahu, Hawaii. I shot, produced and edited this.

Unlikely Animal Friends A series on National Geographic.  I developed this series and was the lead producer on the first three seasons.

Restrepo coda A behind-the scenes update on the soldiers from a US platoon in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan. I produced this.

The Great Dinosaur Escape - a Dino Fact interstitial  An explanation of the reasons behind why dinosaurs migrated. I produced this.

Innovations in T2 Diabetes A video for WebMD on newer methods for tracking glucose levels in Type 2 diabetics. I produced and edited this.

A Little About Me

The most impactful stories begin in moments of discovery—when a researcher explains a breakthrough for the first time, when someone reflects on an experience that changed their path, or when a complex idea suddenly becomes clear through thoughtful storytelling.

Being able to approach storytelling as a producer, writer, and editor, allows me to understand how to shape narratives.

 

Currently, I lead the creation of video content that helps global audiences understand complex economic ideas and their real-world implications. I oversee the full production process—from concept through delivery—while working closely with economists, instructional designers, and, video editors, animators, and designers to shape narratives that are accurate, engaging, and accessible. 

 

In my previous roles, I lead teams of producers, designers, and editors. I value environments that balance creativity, efficiency, and strong editorial standards

My foundation in video storytelling was honed by my time at National Geographic and earlier at Discovery Communications, where I produced and directed content for broadcast, digital, and exhibition. Those roles required navigating complex productions, diverse perspectives, and rapidly changing conditions—while maintaining a clear narrative vision and high production quality. That experience continues to inform how I approach projects today: with curiosity, rigor, and an emphasis on human-centered storytelling.

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