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I'm Josh Hester, founder and executive producer of Storyteller Studios. We're here to help you win your audience’s attention (and dollar) with stunning & compelling video storytelling.

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The best brands don’t sell products. They tell a story. A story that make us feel something. Stories that make us believe.

Launching a product, building loyalty, or expanding into new markets requires more than explaining features or touting awards. Customers need a reason to care. That reason isn’t about your brand—it’s about how your brand fits into their story.

Why Video Works

Storytelling has always connected humans. Stories share knowledge and emotions. They create bonds. Video is the most powerful way to tell those stories today.

Viewers retain 95% of a message delivered through video compared to just 10% through text. Video combines sight, sound, and motion to create an emotional experience. It’s immersive and memorable. It can transform a casual viewer into a brand advocate.

What’s Your Story?

Every brand has a story. A founder’s journey, a meticulously crafted product, or the lives you’ve changed are all narratives waiting to be shared. Video storytelling transforms these ideas into experiences that go beyond informing. They inspire. That’s how to build lasting connections.

It’s Not About You

Great video storytelling doesn’t focus on the brand. It focuses on the audience. Customers are the heroes. Your product is the guide, the tool, or the solution helping them succeed.

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Making It Happen

Effective video storytelling doesn’t require reinventing the wheel. It’s about authenticity, clarity, and simplicity.

  • Know Your Audience
    Understand who they are, what they care about, and what keeps them up at night. Tell a story that resonates with their world.
  • Focus on Emotion
    People buy with their hearts, not their heads. Tap into joy, hope, wonder, or even urgency. Emotion drives action.
  • Keep It Simple
    Attention spans are short. Focus on one clear message.
  • Show, Don’t Tell
    Video isn’t a PowerPoint presentation. Use visuals and sound to create an experience. Let the story unfold naturally.

Why It Matters

Video storytelling isn’t a trend. It’s an essential tool for thriving in the modern marketplace. Consumers are skeptical. They see through polished ads and flashy slogans. Authenticity is what matters. Customers want to know who you are, what you stand for, and why they should trust you.

A well-crafted video communicates all of this in seconds. Video humanizes your brand, elevates your mission, and inspires action. It’s more than marketing. It’s connection.

Your Next Step

Brands not using video storytelling risk being forgotten. Even those who are should ask: is it working? Does it connect with the audience? Does it tell a memorable story?

Success isn’t about views, likes, or shares. It’s about impact. The kind of impact that turns viewers into customers and customers into advocates.

Your story deserves to be told with heart. The right story, told the right way, changes everything.

Let’s tell yours.

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documentary-style film for brands & causes

In 2013, we started leveraging the power of documentary-style film for brands and causes in our hometown of Springfield, Illinois (hence our affinity for Lincoln).

Since then, we’ve worked with clients nationally and traveled to cities including Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Des Moines.

No matter where you are, we’d be honored to serve your brand next.

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