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Three real patients. Three honest stories. How SIU Medicine used short films to build trust, raise awareness, and show what compassionate care really looks like.

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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.

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Three real patients. Three honest stories. How SIU Medicine used short films to build trust, raise awareness, and show what compassionate care really looks like.

A father and young son sit close together on a yellow couch, reading a colorful children’s book. Their foreheads touch as they share a quiet moment.
A weathered leather notebook labeled “Field Notes” lies in the dirt surrounded by excavation tools, evoking the feel of an archaeologist’s journal. Tag reads: Storyteller Studios.
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Want your fundraising campaign to inspire giving? Learn how story-driven video builds trust, creates clarity, and helps purpose-driven organizations raise more with less effort.