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A thumbnail image from Shawn's story for Truehold.

Branded films go beyond ads—they tell real stories that build trust and emotional connection. Learn how brands like TrueHold use storytelling to move audiences and inspire action.

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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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A thumbnail image from Shawn's story for Truehold.

Our Philosophy

Branded films go beyond ads—they tell real stories that build trust and emotional connection. Learn how brands like TrueHold use storytelling to move audiences and inspire action.

A Madison Avenue advertising executive, 1950
An original German promotional poster for, "Triumph of the Will."
Image of movable type in the modern age as invented by Johannes Gutenberg, responsible for the invention of the printing press in Europe c. 1440's.

The First Language

A revolutionary machine, bold black letters, and a flickering oil lamp—this story changed how humanity shares knowledge forever.