Laniesha Owens

About

Multimedia journalist, producer, filmmaker, and communications professional with more than 10 years of experience in digital media, storytelling, video production, and strategic communications. With an M.F.A. and B.F.A. in Film and Television, Laniesha Owens has produced content across government, higher education, independent film, social media, and community-focused media. Her work spans documentary storytelling, on-camera hosting and interviewing, screenwriting, content strategy, public relations, and full-cycle video production. She is particularly interested in media and entertainment, film and television, journalism, communications, career development, creative entrepreneurship, Detroit and Michigan culture, lifestyle, and the evolving creator economy. As a working filmmaker, writer, multimedia producer, and communications professional, Laniesha brings both an industry and storyteller perspective to conversations about how media shapes culture, community, identity, and public engagement.