About
Hey there! I'm T.D.
T.D. Stills is a filmmaker, author, speaker, creator, and founder of Caiden's Courage and Montage.
I'm a filmmaker, author, and founder who loves building stories, worlds, and experiences that help people see possibility in themselves.
Right now, much of my creative energy is focused on building Caiden's Courage — a story-driven world designed to help kids who think differently build confidence, imagination, and courage through books, media, technology, and learning experiences.
I'm also interested in what happens when a story becomes more than a story — when it can become a book, an animated world, a classroom experience, a game, a community, or something a kid carries with them long after they've finished reading.
My mission is to help kids see the way their minds work as something worth believing in.
Career
Selected Experience
HBCU GO
Head of Product & Design / Streaming + CTV
Genius Sports
Principal Product / Fan Engagement
Amira Learning
Product / Education Technology
MontageCMS / CutClass
Founder / Streaming Technology
Caiden’s Courage
Creator / Original IP
Creative
Creative Practice
Alongside product leadership, Tarus has worked across filmmaking, producing, motion design, and visual storytelling. That creative background informs how he approaches products built around content, audiences, and entertainment.
Speaking
Creative Leadership
Ideas on media, technology, storytelling, and culture — shared through talks, panels, and creative leadership conversations.
Now
Current Focus
Today, Tarus is building Caiden's Courage — an original children's story world spanning publishing, interactive learning, games, and media.
Let's talk.
Open to collaborations across streaming, media technology, entertainment, and original IP.