Denver Humphrey

Denver Humphrey is a 17-year-old advocate, award-winning filmmaker, and musician dedicated to using storytelling as a tool for justice, empathy, and connection. She is the co-founder of Fourddo (four-dee-do), a nonprofit that has reached more than 30,000 young people through campaigns and collaborations with brands like Macy’s, KIA Motors, UNESCO, and Seventeen. In 2025, Fourddo launched a national mindfulness tour that inspired the upcoming documentary Dreamers (2026).


Her creative journey spans acting for Disney, performing at the US Open, and directing films like Find Me in the Void with Black Girls Film Camp. Denver also serves on UCLA’s Center for Scholars & Storytellers Youth Advisory Council and partners with organizations such as Nike, Hershey’s, and Harvard’s Center for Digital Thriving.


Whether through film, music, or advocacy, Denver’s work challenges norms and centers underrepresented stories, reminding people of their collective power to imagine and build a more equitable world.

Courses and Content

Jan30
Story Forum Online
7:30PM - 8:30PM (PST)

Reclaiming Storytelling in the Age of Infinite Content

With: Denver Humphrey and 2 more

Reclaiming Storytelling in the Age of Infinite Content

January 30, 2026
7:30PM - 8:30PM (PST)
With: Denver Humphrey, Jim Festante and Justin Trevor Winters
This panel provides insights into how to bridge the gap between content creation and storytelling in the social media landscape.

Sundance Institute's Story Forum: Online Event Registration

Join us from anywhere on January 29–30 for 15+ immersive online sessions. Explore the cutting edge of independent filmmaking through deep dives into virtual production, documentary ethics, and sustainable independent workflows.