We’re looking forward to introducing you to Caletta Harris. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Caletta, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Energy
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
With two decades of industry experience, Caletta Harris is the founder of Reel2Real Productions, a full-service, women-owned video production company based in Columbia, SC, and Atlanta, GA. She made her directorial debut with the documentary series No Address, which explores the criminalization of homelessness and highlights practical, proven solutions being implemented in communities across the U.S.
The first installment, focusing on Columbia, SC, premiered in January 2020 and was officially selected for the Raleigh Film and Art Festival and First Time Filmmaker. It was also a finalist at the Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival and won Best Documentary at the AfroSouth Film Festival. The second installment, featuring Atlanta, GA, was released in June 2022. It was selected for the Peachtree Village International Film Festival and the AfroSouth Film Festival, was a quarter-finalist at Pembroke Taparelli, and won the Experimental Award in London.
In addition to independent projects, Reel2Real Productions produces and edits programming for South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and produces Voices of Homelessness, a podcast by the National Coalition for the Homeless.
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to building lasting relationships. We’re more than just a production company, we’re long-term creative partners. Many of our clients have been with us for decades, a testament to the trust, consistency, and personalized attention we bring to every project.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
My biggest lessons about work came from my family. Watching them navigate everything from corporate jobs to entrepreneurship and balancing it all with family life had a big impact on me. I started working at 15 and I remember telling my Nana even then, “I don’t think I’m meant to work for anyone else.”
After that first job, I worked for independent franchises, learning directly from the owners and gaining insight into running a business. I then spent 15 years bartending, supporting myself while steadily building my own company on the side. Once my business became sustainable, I moved into my own office space and the rest is history.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Be prepared for anything, and give yourself grace along the way. Life is incredibly unpredictable and things won’t always go the way you planned, and that’s not a reflection of your worth or your effort. There will be setbacks, detours and moments where you feel lost or unsure. But that’s part of the journey.
I’d remind myself that it’s okay to not have all the answers, and that making mistakes doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you’re learning. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Trust your instincts, adapt, learn, keep growing and know that every twist and turn is shaping you into who you are meant to become.
Most importantly celebrate the small wins, rest when needed and believe that even the challenges are pushing you in the right direction.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My friends would say I’m loyal and I take pride in that. When I care about someone, I show up for them consistently and without conditions. Whether it’s being there in tough times, celebrating their wins like they’re my own or simply keeping their confidences, I believe loyalty is about more than just standing by someone, it’s about being invested in their well-being.
I don’t take relationships lightly and I value trust and authenticity above all. Once you’re in my circle, you can count on me to have your back, even when it’s inconvenient or hard. That kind of loyalty isn’t always loud, but it’s steady and it lasts!
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I truly believe I’m doing what I was born to do. From an early age, I recognized two things about myself: I was a communicator at heart, and I was deeply fascinated by technology. Over time, those two passions naturally merged, and that intersection led me to where I am today, running a production company that allows me to tell powerful stories through media.
My work has always been rooted in giving a voice to those who are often unheard. That’s what inspired me to create the documentary series entitled, No Address, to shine a light on real stories, real people and the systemic issues that are too often ignored. It’s not just about filming, it’s about using media as a tool for empathy, awareness and change.
Looking ahead, I plan to expand this mission through a podcast that continues the conversation, amplifying voices and perspectives that deserve to be heard. For me, this work isn’t just a career, it’s a calling and I’m committed to using my skills to make an impact one story at a time.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.R2Rpro.com
- Instagram: @R2Rpro
- Linkedin: @R2Rpro
- Facebook: @NoAddressDocuSeries
- Youtube: @R2Rpro
- Other: Documentary Website: www.NoAddressDocumentary.com
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