Consulting Areas
LGBTQ+ communication, trauma-informed education, and film narrative strategy.
LGBTQ Film Festival Board MemberForensic Teaching Assistant
LGBTQ Journalism
Script Consultant
Sundance Fellow
Healthcare & Forensic Communication
Ava Davis provides consultation and educational support to healthcare and forensic professionals seeking to strengthen LGBTQ+ patient communication and trauma-informed practice. Her work centers on practical tools, cultural fluency, and improving patient-provider trust in high-stakes environments.
This consulting work is provided through a partnership with Eleos Simulations (non-invasive) and Banyan Forensics (invasive).
For more information, schedule a consultation.
Areas of focus:
Strengthening patient-provider trust in LGBTQ+ care
Clinical communication in gender-diverse populations
Trauma-informed frameworks for high-stakes encounters
Cultural competency in forensic and simulation settings
Language alignment and documentation integrity
Institutional consultation for inclusive practice development
Film & Narrative Consulting
Through Studio Vosges, Ava Davis consults on narrative and nonfiction projects seeking cultural integrity, structural clarity, and strategic positioning. Her work bridges artistic development and industry insight, supporting filmmakers in building stories that are both authentic and sustainable in today’s marketplace.
Areas of focus:
Development notes for narrative and nonfiction projects
Trans character and gender authenticity consultation
Packaging and producing strategy for microbudget films
Festival strategy and audience positioning
Director and producer advisory
Brand alignment for socially conscious storytelling
What I Offer
I offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. Have something else in mind? Happy to work with you to create a custom quote.
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A focused, high-level consultation designed to provide clarity on a specific question or challenge. Ideal for filmmakers seeking targeted feedback on story direction, character integrity, festival positioning, or next steps in development. Includes one live session with actionable recommendations.
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Comprehensive written notes on your script, treatment, or nonfiction concept, followed by a live discussion to clarify direction and strategy. Feedback addresses narrative structure, character development, thematic cohesion, and representation integrity. Designed for creators seeking in-depth, actionable guidance.
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Ongoing advisory support across multiple stages of development. May include iterative script notes, producing strategy, packaging considerations, and positioning conversations. Structured for filmmakers who want sustained collaboration while refining a project toward production or festival readiness.
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Institutional engagements are delivered in collaboration with Eleos Simulation and Banyan Forensics, allowing for an interdisciplinary and practice-based approach to LGBTQ+ communication in healthcare and forensic settings.
Available offerings may include:
Targeted presentations on gender-expansive considerations in clinical care
Structured dialogue for medical educators and simulation programs
Mock SANE examinations with LGBTQ+ case integration
Trauma-informed communication workshops
Program consultation for inclusive curriculum development
Ava works in partnership with experienced clinical and simulation professionals to ensure that educational sessions are both culturally grounded and operationally practical. Engagements are customized based on learner goals and institutional needs.
Please note: Billing and program coordination are managed through Eleos Simulation or Banyan Forensics. Initial consultations begin with a conversation to clarify learning objectives and scope.
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Long-term strategic support for organizations, production teams, or individual creators navigating complex projects. Retainers allow for recurring access, strategic oversight, and alignment across creative, representational, and institutional goals.
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One-Hour Advisory Session
A focused consultation designed to provide clarity on a specific creative or strategic question. Ideal for independent filmmakers seeking guidance on story development, character integrity, festival positioning, or next steps in production.
Sessions are conversational but structured, offering practical insight and actionable recommendations tailored to your project. This format is best suited for creators looking for high-level direction rather than full script coverage.
Short-form consultations are available for independent narrative and nonfiction projects.
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