TEAM
Sarah Minnie (She/Her)
Founder | Director | Creative Executive Producer
About Sarah
Sarah Minnie is a Midwest Emmy-nominated Producer, award-winning storyteller, and the founder of Minnie Productions. A self-proclaimed "video witch," she views filmmaking as a magical practice of story-sharing. For over a decade, Sarah has championed bold, intersectional narratives while cultivating a collaborative "coven" of creatives dedicated to challenging industry norms.
Her dynamic portfolio - spanning documentaries, commercials, music videos, and narrative films - has earned acclaim from Vogue, The Chicago Tribune, and Women & Hollywood. Celebrated on the festival circuit, her work won the 2023 Chicago International Film Festival's Gold Hugo for Live Action Short Film and was long-listed for 2025 Academy Award consideration. Her projects also regularly captivate audiences as Official Selections at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, NYC Web Fest, and Dances With Films LA
Beyond her own productions, Sarah is a devoted community builder. Through strategic partnerships with startups, nonprofits, and film festivals, she actively provides mentorship and resources, helping emerging creatives harness the transformative power of their voices and stories.
Rudy Rubio (He/Him)
Cinematographer | Director of Photography
about Rudy
Rudy Rubio is a seasoned creative professional with over a decade of experience.
His passion for visual storytelling, combined with his expertise in cinematography, photography, and direction, has earned him recognition as an Emmy-nominated and Telly Award-winning artist.
Rudy’s empathetic approach to life and work has allowed him to create art that resonates with audiences on a deep & emotional level. From his experiences, Rudy has learned that the most creative and meaningful pieces have come out of curiosity and collaboration.
Stephanie Jensen (She/Her)
Visual Chronicler | Production Designer
About Stephanie
With a foundation rooted in visual storytelling, Stephanie’s work moves fluidly between photography and creative direction — capturing not only what happens on set, but the energy and intention behind it.
Her path into the industry was anything but conventional. A few years after graduating from college, Stephanie left the Midwest to live in Southeast Asia, spending a year teaching English and traveling. It was through those experiences that she fell in love with photography. Immersed in unfamiliar landscapes, cultures, and perspectives, she developed a deeper sensitivity to human connection, and cultivated a visual language rooted in emotion and storytelling — elements that continue to influence her creative approach today.
Upon returning to Chicago, she met Sarah and Rudy, and the three hit it off. Steph began her career as a behind-the-scenes photographer with Minnie Productions, documenting the energy and beautiful in-between moments that shape a production. Mostly, she wanted to make art with her friends. Her creative evolution later expanded into production design, earning award recognition for her work, before naturally progressing into an additional role as creative partner. Her work is driven by a love for authentic moments, collaborative storytelling, and the passion behind every project.