EDGELIGHT MEDIA GROUP
Visual Narratives for Social Change
Amplifying Voices, Inspiring Change
United by our passion for visual storytelling and a deep commitment to social justice, we partner with organizations working to make a difference in the human rights and equity space. Together, we craft powerful visual narratives that shift paradigms, spark conversations, and inspire meaningful change through film and storytelling.
Every organization in the social justice and human rights space is driven by a mission—to solve a particular problem, whether it’s advocating for the rights of the incarcerated, fighting for equitable access to natural resources, or amplifying marginalized voices. But without the means to effectively share their story, these critical efforts can be overlooked.
That’s where we come in...
short form videos | long form videos | photography
Your Story, Our Mission
Edgelight Media Group provides the creative force that organizations need to make their voices heard. Through visually impactful media—whether it's photography, short form social media videos, short docuseries, or full-length documentaries—we help our clients expand their reach, build support, and secure the funding they need to continue their important work. We don’t just create content; we create connections between causes and communities, turning passion into impact.
Your Story, Our Mission
Edgelight Media Group provides the creative force that organizations need to make their voices heard. Through visually impactful media—whether it's photography, reels, short docuseries, or full-length documentaries—we help our clients expand their reach, build support, and secure the funding they need to continue their important work. We don’t just create content; we create connections between causes and communities, turning passion into impact.
WE ARE PROUD TO WORK WITH
Non-profit organizations working on social justice and equity issues.
Media and arts organizations aligned with our vision for social justice.
Cultural leaders advocating for human rights and social media influencers building awareness around equity and justice.
Brands with a commitment to social justice seeking to amplify their initiatives through media.
Our Approach: A Partnership for Change
We are more than just a media partner—we are collaborators. Our unique approach stems from our diverse backgrounds in academia and social justice spaces. We believe that visual storytelling should be as thoughtful and nuanced as the causes it represents. That’s why we immerse ourselves in every project, collaborating with our clients to develop narratives that resonate deeply and create inclusive spaces for discussion and understanding. Together, we aim to create a lasting impact that extends far beyond the screen.
We are here to help you feel empowered, inspired, and brave as you share your story with the world. Our goal is to ensure that your message is heard loud and clear, and that it inspires the compassion, clarity, and action needed to drive change.
Together, we aim to create a lasting impact that extends far beyond the screen.
THE MEDIA TEAM
Crafting Visual Stories That Create Change
SHANYN FISKE
executive director
KAT HASH
PRODUCER
JOHN WELSH
Director of Photography
CALEB DORANZ
Cinematographer & Editor
SHANYN FISKE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shanyn Fiske is a photographer, writer, director, and educator who is passionate about creating visual narratives to impact social change. She is a tenured professor and director of the graduate program in English and Media Studies at Rutgers University, Camden campus. In addition to her academic work, she is a photographer with studios in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, PA where she has led various social justice initiatives that utilize the arts for trauma healing and community building.
KAT HASH
PRODUCER
Writer, storyteller, activist with 20+ years of experience crafting narratives, collaborating, and leading teams. Kat's collective experience organizing, working with non-profits, and arts organizations coupled with over a decade working in corporate communications gives her a unique lens and skill-set as a producer, creator and project manager.
JOHN WELSH
Director of Photography
John Welsh is a photographer and filmmaker based out of Philadelphia. Whether he’s creating still images for digital & print publications or video delivered via the big screen or mobile device, his roots are in photojournalism and he has over 30 years of storytelling behind him. He has taught photography privately, through the Wayne Art Center, and currently at Villanova University through the Undergraduate Studio Art Department and the Honors Program as well as digital media and marketing at Rosemont College’s graduate publishing program. He has served as President of the Philadelphia Chapter and as a Director on the National Board for the American Society of Media Photographers.
Media That Moves People and Movements
Edgelight Media was born from our ongoing work on The Gray: The Kim Walnes Story, a feature-length documentary that chronicles the legendary event rider’s rise to the top and her pioneering work in healing trauma through equine partnerships.
During this project, we realized the immense power of visual storytelling to not only share trauma narratives but to inspire healing and connection.
This project became our foundation, and since then, we have expanded our focus to support diverse fields—from women’s sports to prison reform, from public health to environmental justice.
Media That Moves People and Movements
Edgelight Media was born from our ongoing work on The Gray: The Kim Walnes Story, a feature-length documentary that chronicles the legendary event rider’s rise to the top and her pioneering work in healing trauma through equine partnerships.
During this project, we realized the immense power of visual storytelling to not only share trauma narratives but to inspire healing and connection.
This project became our foundation, and since then, we have expanded our focus to support diverse fields—from women’s sports to prison reform, from public health to environmental justice.
WORK WITH US
When you work with Edgelight Media Group, you are not just gaining a media partner—you are gaining a team that is just as passionate about your cause as you are.