Restore Sterling G. Davis' Filmmaking Tools

Friends for Filmmaker Sterling G. Davis, aka "HitMaker".

Organizers: Shannon Echols, Sheronda Jacobs, and Karen Sparkles Hunt-Barker

Help Restore Filmmaker Sterling G. Davis’ Ability to Share Powerful Stories

Sterling G. Davis is a talented filmmaker known for bringing real-life stories to the screen that deeply resonate with audiences. His work captures the heart of diverse communities, highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and untold narratives that often go unnoticed. From stories of gang member reformation to the emotional impact of cancer on families, Sterling’s films create spaces for empathy, understanding, and hope.

Some of Sterling’s Notable Works:

The Bout

Da Bottomz

Orphaned

Gift Wrapped

Beautiful Noise

Mary and Martha

Generations

The Red Jar

Atonement

One More Everything

Music Videos & Documentaries

Each of these projects has given a voice to those who often remain unheard, and Sterling’s dedication to storytelling has made a lasting impact. However, this incredible storyteller now needs your help.

The Loss: A Filmmaker’s Worst Nightmare

Recently, while working on a project, Sterling experienced an unfortunate loss. After a long day of filming, he placed his camera equipment on top of his car and, distracted by a situation outside, drove off without realizing it. When he returned to the location, the equipment—worth over $7,000—was gone. Despite asking around and searching, it had vanished.

The lost equipment includes his Black Magic Camera, lenses, and essential adapters—critical tools for his filmmaking. This loss has left Sterling without the means to continue his work, robbing him of his ability to tell the important stories that bring hope, awareness, and inspiration to communities.

Why We Need Your Help

Sterling’s films are more than entertainment; they are powerful reflections of real-life struggles—orphans seeking families, individuals overcoming the odds, parents facing job loss, and the fight for literacy. His work gives a voice to those in need and sheds light on stories that deserve to be told. With your help, we can restore Sterling’s ability to continue making an impact through his films.

The cost of replacing his equipment is over $7,000, and we are contacting the community to ask for support. Every donation, no matter the size, will help bring this storyteller back behind the camera and continue his mission of bringing real-life stories to the screen.

How You Can Help

Your donation will go directly towards replacing the stolen equipment, including the Black Magic Camera, lenses, and adapters, ensuring that Sterling can continue to create films that matter. By supporting this campaign, you’re not just helping one filmmaker—you’re helping countless stories be told.

Let’s bring Sterling G. Davis back to the world of filmmaking, where he can continue to inspire, uplift, and give hope to those who need it most.

Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with others who believe in the power of storytelling.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Shannon Echols, Sheronda Jacobs & Karen Sparkles Hunt-Barker

Organizers