Storyteller Studios

Founded in 2013 in Springfield, Illinois, Storyteller Studios builds documentary-style videos for brands, nonprofits, foundations, healthcare organizations, universities, and other institutions across the country. The studio has earned an Emmy Award for its story-driven production work, and its team describes itself as compassionate interviewers rather than traditional corporate videographers, favoring field-gathered footage over scripted, staged setups.

Producers, directors, and editors travel to where a client's story is happening, gathering interviews and footage before shaping the material in post-production. Services include brand films, explainer videos, product demos, UGC and social video, editing and post-production, and live-action production, applied to fundraising campaigns, community outreach, recruitment videos, and broadcast advertising. The same documentary lens carries through each format, from a short social cut to a longer piece built for a fundraising gala or institutional campaign.

Most full-production projects range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on scope, travel, and timeline, with delivery typically taking six to twelve weeks from planning to final cut. Clients who follow the studio's strategic recommendations often see increased engagement with the finished videos.