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An oil painting of a weary, gray-haired composer in a dimly lit 19th-century room, pressing his ear to a piano by candlelight, evoking Ludwig van Beethoven’s struggle with deafness during composition.

As Beethoven lost his hearing, he laid his piano on the floor to feel the music. Memorable stories begin here. In pain, in truth, and in the need to be heard.

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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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3 Must-Have Ingredients for Marketing Videos That Work

Every effective marketing video relies on three essential ingredients that make it resonate with audiences and drive results—discover what they are and how they can make your next video project a success.

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An oil painting of a weary, gray-haired composer in a dimly lit 19th-century room, pressing his ear to a piano by candlelight, evoking Ludwig van Beethoven’s struggle with deafness during composition.

Our Philosophy

As Beethoven lost his hearing, he laid his piano on the floor to feel the music. Memorable stories begin here. In pain, in truth, and in the need to be heard.

Smiling young boy sitting inside a colorful padded tunnel at Camp Compass, part of Compass for Kids’ summer program fighting learning loss in Illinois.
Turn-of-the-century miner walking inside a dark, rocky mine tunnel lit only by a candle on his helmet. Wearing suspenders and work clothes, he moves past wooden support beams and stone walls in a realistic, historical setting.
A woman in a cozy sweater tunes a vintage radio, her face illuminated by its warm glow. She listens intently, searching for a clear signal in the static. The dimly lit room and nostalgic setting evoke a sense of focus, discovery, and connection.

Our Philosophy

Marketing without a clear message is just static. Like a vintage radio, turning up the volume won’t help—you have to tune the signal first. Cut the noise. Find the message that matters.