We deepen the power of a story

and believe in the power of education to advance equity for all people.

Blueshift Education is a woman-owned impact educational studio developing film-tailored curriculum, guides, advocacy toolkits, and interactive platforms since 2015. Our work equips documentary film teams, impact producers, public television, non-profit organizations, and educational initiatives with the tools needed to deepen knowledge and empower action. 

With over 30 years of experience in education and social justice work, and more than 130 projects under our belt, we are steadfast in our commitment to justice work and passionate about the power of social issue storytelling to build greater capacity for the greater good in classrooms and communities worldwide.

*The term Blueshift originates in astronomy to explain how light wavelengths increase in frequency as they move closer to the observer. We draw inspiration from this phenomenon to bring stories closer to people’s lives to empower, inspire, and inform.

CHECK OUT OUR TESTIMONIALS
Romeo is Bleeding, our first project

We are…

  • Independent
  • Passionate about storytelling
  • Responsive, collaborative, creative, detail-oriented, rigorous, and reliable
  • Committed to ending white supremacy, gender discrimination, religious persecution, and economic inequities
  • Big believers in the enduring power of education to change the world

Fran Sterling – Director

Fran co-founded Blueshift Education in 2015, combining her educational experience with a passion for storytelling and narrative change. She began her career as a History and Civics teacher in middle and high school for over a decade before working for the international education non-profit Facing History and Ourselves as a regional director and senior curriculum writer. Fran is also Director of Education and Impact for Life Stories, a non-profit that creates and distributes documentary films and educational resources about people whose lives inspire meaningful change.

Colleagues & Consultants

Olivia Klaus, Designer

Olivia at OrangeStatic is our design partner, designing most of our deliverables for Blueshift since we began in 2015. We love her eye and her responsiveness to the fine art of translating content to visual mediums, including print and online.

Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, Writer

Michelle worked as the ED of the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) from September 2012 – March 2025 and is now working independently, writing and creating curricular materials, teaching, and conducting workshops.