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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 Problem: Consumers Are Tuning Out Traditional Marketing

Your customers are bombarded with content. They scroll past ads, skip commercials, and ignore anything that feels overtly “salesy.” The way people engage with brands has changed. Today, people don’t want to be sold to. They want to be told a story.

This is where branded films come in.

Unlike traditional ads, branded films don’t focus on a product or service. Instead, they tap into emotion, identity, and shared experiences. They create moments that connect people to your brand on a deeper level.

Branded Film vs. Corporate Video: What’s the Difference?

Not all video content is the same. While a corporate video might introduce your company or explain your services, a branded film does something more powerful:

  • It tells a compelling, human story.
  • It builds trust through authenticity.
  • It resonates emotionally with your audience.
  • It builds long-term loyalty.

A great example? TrueHold’s branded film featuring Shawn Singleton.

Case Study: How TrueHold Used Branded Film to Earn Trust

TrueHold helps homeowners unlock their home equity while continuing to live in their house. It’s an innovative concept—one that requires trust.

Instead of a scripted explainer video, TrueHold partnered with us to tell the real story of a real customer: Shawn Singleton.

Shawn had been through the stress of selling a home before, and he wasn’t interested in doing it again. With TrueHold, he was able to stay in his home while making financial moves that helped him chase his dreams.

His story wasn’t about TrueHold. It was about freedom, security, and a future he could build. And because it was real, it connected.

Why Branded Film Works for CMOs

If you’re a marketing leader, here’s the takeaway:

Your customers don’t want more marketing. They want meaning.

A well-crafted branded film builds emotional equity, positions your company as a trusted guide, and inspires action—all without feeling like an ad.

The best part? Branded films are versatile. They can be used in paid campaigns, on your website, in sales presentations, or even at live events to create deeper engagement.

Ready to Create a Branded Film for Your Company?

If you’re ready to stop pushing out forgettable content and start telling stories that matter, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about how branded film can work for you. Inquire here.

👉 Plus, download our free guide: 5 Questions That Will Make or Break Your Video Projects. Get it here.


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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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