Professional Video Production Services

Video production is more than filming and editing. It’s about creating content that serves your mission, connects with your audience, and drives the results you need.

At Storyteller Studios, our video production services combine strategic thinking with exceptional craft. We’ve got the heart of a romantic, the nose of a journalist, and the brain of a marketer.

We believe authenticity wins trust and quality wins loyalty.

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What Our Video Production Services Include

Strategy and Planning

We start with your goals, not our cameras. What do you want your audience to feel? What action do you want them to take? We build backwards from the outcome you want.

Pre-Production

Story development, interview preparation, location guidance, and shot planning. Our dedicated Production Manager is here (her name is Lydia! 🙋🏼‍♀️) to guide you every step of the way.

Professional Production

Documentary-style filming with professional crew and equipment. We travel to you and bring everything needed for cinematic results.

Post-Production

Editing, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics. Multiple deliverables optimized for different platforms and uses.

Strategic Implementation

Coaching our clients to success is a core team value. We bring our experience to bear to advise on how to use your video effectively across events, websites, social media, and campaigns for maximum impact.

Types of Video Production Services

Brand Storytelling Videos

Documentary-style videos that introduce your organization and build emotional connections with your audience. Perfect for websites, presentations, and long-term marketing assets.

Nonprofit Video Production

Fundraising videos, impact stories, and mission overviews designed to inspire giving and volunteer engagement.

Corporate Video Production

Professional videos for internal communications, training, safety, and recruitment. From C-suite messages to roll-out of company-wide initiatives.

Customer Story Videos

Authentic testimonials that let your customers tell their stories in their own words. More powerful than traditional testimonials because they focus on transformation.

Marketing Campaign Videos

Video content designed for specific campaigns, product launches, or seasonal initiatives. Multiple formats for maximum reach and engagement.

Event Video Production

Gala films, conference highlights, and event recaps that extend the impact of your gatherings and create lasting assets.

Our Video Production Process

Discovery and Strategy

We begin with a collaborative planning session to understand your audience, goals, and success metrics. No project starts without clarity.

Story Development

We identify the most compelling narrative elements and structure your message for maximum emotional impact and clear calls to action.

Professional Production

Our experienced crew handles all technical aspects while creating a comfortable environment for interviews and filming.

Strategic Editing

We have a reputation for tact, sensitivity, and integrity. We craft multiple versions optimized for different uses: full-length for events, social cuts for digital platforms, and vertical formats for mobile.

Implementation Support

We don’t just deliver files. We help you think through distribution strategy and provide guidance on getting the most from your investment.

Why Choose Storyteller Studios

Proven Results
Our videos have helped nonprofits break fundraising records, brands expand into new markets, and organizations win national recognition.

Award-Winning Team
Multiple Regional Emmy Awards and Telly Awards recognize our commitment to excellence in documentary-style video production.

Midwest Values, National Reach
Based in Springfield, Illinois, we serve clients from Chicago to Kansas City and across the United States.

Transparent Process
Clear timelines, itemized pricing, and regular communication. You’ll know what to expect from initial consultation to final delivery.

Strategic Partnership
We’re not order-takers. We’re strategic partners who help you think through the entire video production process for maximum impact.

Video Production Services Success Stories

HavenHouse STL – St. Louis, MO

We created a fundraising gala video featuring Annie’s story that was so effective, the organization is now using it to support expansion efforts.

American MetalCraft – Chicago, IL

Our corporate brand video captured the rich manufacturing history of this Chicago-based company, connecting with customers who value quality craftsmanship and tradition.

Soil and Water Conservation District – Southeast Minnesota

We documented farmers embracing conservation practices, creating a video that shows how innovation and tradition can work together to protect the land for future generations.

Children’s Home Association of Illinois – Peoria, IL

Our fundraising video helped them break their gala giving record by focusing on the young people they serve rather than the organization itself.

Geographic Coverage

Our video production services extend throughout the Midwest and beyond:

• Chicago, IL – Full-service video production for corporate and nonprofit clients
• St. Louis, MO – Documentary-style videos and marketing content
• Kansas City, MO – Brand storytelling and corporate communications
• Indianapolis, IN – Professional video production services
• Springfield, IL – Our hometown base with local expertise
• National Projects – We travel anywhere your story needs to be told

Investment and Pricing

Most video production services projects range from $5,000-$50,000 depending on scope, deliverables, and complexity.

Typical Investment Ranges:

• Focused Projects: $5,000-$15,000 (single shoot day, 1-3 deliverables)
• Campaign Videos: $15,000-$30,000 (multiple shoot days, several formats)
• Comprehensive Series: $30,000+ (multiple locations, extensive deliverables)

We provide transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Travel, licensing, and all production elements are clearly itemized.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in your video production services?
Complete project management from strategy through delivery. Pre-production planning, professional filming, post-production, and multiple formatted deliverables optimized for your intended uses.

How long does a video production project take?
Most projects take 6-8 weeks from initial consultation to final delivery. We work within your timeline and can expedite if schedules allow.

Do you work outside the Midwest?
Yes. While we’re based in Illinois, we regularly travel for projects across the United States. All travel costs are transparently included in project quotes.

Can we use one video in multiple ways?
Absolutely. We typically deliver a primary cut plus versions optimized for social media, email campaigns, websites, and events. You get maximum value from your investment.

What makes your video production services different?
We combine strategic thinking with documentary-style storytelling. Your customer is the hero, you’re the guide. This approach builds trust and drives action more effectively than traditional corporate video.

How do you handle revisions?
Two rounds of revisions are included in every project. Additional changes are quoted transparently before proceeding. Most clients find our collaborative process minimizes revision needs.

Ready to Start Your Project?

If your organization has a story worth telling, we’d love to help you tell it in a way that moves people to action.

Our video production services are designed for brands and nonprofits who want more than just pretty footage, they want results.

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