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.

Field Notes is our behind-the-scenes series. Real projects, real clients, real outcomes. Honest insights from the field, one story-driven video at a time.

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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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The 7 Types of Videos People Watch and Share the Most

Some video types reliably outperform others. Here's the framework we use to choose the right format for each project, and why story-driven choices outperform formula every time.