Meet Theo Moore, II

We were lucky to catch up with Theo Moore, II recently and have shared our conversation below.

Theo, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
Celebrate Your Wins! People who struggle with impostor feelings tend to brush off their successes. If someone congratulates you, don’t move on too fast. Pay attention to how you respond and aim to speak more positively about yourself.

There have been moments in my life where I would brush off a major accomplishment and move to the next thing on my checklist not realizing that I was robing myself of pivotal moments to boost my confidence and value. This behavior stems form my constant battle with “survivors’ guilt” being raised in a poor and violent environment in Anniston, Alabama. One of the things you would learn in the hood is to not brag or speak on your accomplishments and financial gains because it can quickly attract unwanted attention.

However, My main reason for downplaying my successes was to attentionally dem my light so that family and friends could feel comfortable around me or convince them that I am the same person that they remember. Unfortunately, this learned behavior would, at times, appear in my professional career.

Currently, to celebrate my wins, I am decorating my home office space by displaying all my accomplishments, recognitions, and awards from college, filmmaking, and preservation efforts. So, when I sit down in my office, it will cause me to self-reflect and realize that “I am that Guy”.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am the founding Executive Director of Hiztorical Vision Productions, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that creates short film documentaries highlighting the untold-but-inspiring history of African Americans in the South. In each film, we make an effort to celebrate Black leadership, Black entrepreneurship, and Black education while faced with racism and violence. We have created three award-winning films since our establishment in 2017: “Crown the County of Lowndes” (2018), Hobson City: From Peril to Promise” (2019), and “Afrikan By Way of American” (2021). Each Film has provided a platform for underrepresented communities to tell their stories, which parallels the nonprofit’s mission.

As of 2023, Hiztorical Vision Productions launched an internship called Bama Black History 365, which provides young leaders with the hands-on experience of assisting underserved communities with sharing their history through the art of filmmaking. Students will be able to engage in research, media, videography, journalism, graphic designing, and much more. The Inaugural 2023 cohort of the Bama Black History 365 program created a short documentary highlighting Alabama’s first Black Hospital entitled “Remembering John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital.” The film will be free and accessible on Hiztorical Vision Productions Website this summer. I, Theo M. Moore II, have been the lead writer, director, and producer of all content created under the auspices of Hiztorical Vision Productions. Recently, my work has been nationally recognized by PBS, and I was selected to be a mentee for the inaugural PBS Ignite Mentorship for Diverse Voices.

In 2022, I launched my for-profit business, Theo the Hiztorian LLC, which will provide producer, archival producer, and historical research services to filmmakers and film companies. Also, under the umbrella of Theo the Historian, I will provide an online platform (video content and crash courses) educating people on how to preserve their properties, save their history, and seek funding to support preservation efforts. Click the link below to learn more about Theo the Historian services.

Hiztorical Vision Productions: https://hiztoricalvp.org/

Watch HVP Films: https://hiztoricalvp.org/watch-documentaries/

Bama Black History 365: https://hiztoricalvp.org/bama-black-history-365/

PBS Ignite Mentorship: https://www.pbs.org/about/producing-pbs/ignite-mentorship/

Theo the Hiztorian: https://theohiztorian.com/

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
My three best qualities are the ability to listen, gritty determination, and the heart to reach back to help those who want to be helped. These three qualities have been at the center of my accomplishments, and I doubt that will change.

I advise people early in their journey to realize that “God has already provided.” You already have the testimony, resources, and connections to get started. There is no need to wait until you have it “all together.” which is unrealistic. Also, it is essential not to compare someone else’s journey. Do not compare your Chapter 1 to someone’s Chapter 20.

Doing these things will ultimately lead to success, but more importantly, you will discover inner peace and self-love.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
As a storyteller and historian close to Atlanta, GA, I would love to work with Tyler Perry and other Atlanta-based filmmakers in their movement to tell inspiring Black stories. I seek to collaborate with filmmakers as a producer and archival producer (Theo the Hiztorian).

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DOKK SAVAGE PHOTOGRAPHY Huntsville, AL

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