You don't need more content. You need a human story people can't forget.
We work with organizations that are on a mission, founders with a cause, and families building something that matters. We've been refining our Story Mapping process for over a decade with thousands of real people in real situations. We have one goal: to make your audience feel something that moves them.
Case studies: see what happens when the story is real.
I AM Leader Campaign
$3M+ in book sales
I AM Leader film still
The situation
Chris Collins has never quite fit in. He sees the world differently and he wrote a unique book filled with life and business lessons, art and uncomfortable truths. He needed a film that matched the weight of what he was building.
The approach
We designed scenarios where we could film the honest gut reactions of curious people as they experienced I AM Leader for the first time. We filmed Chris in his element and captured authentic human moments that made the message land.
The outcome
The ecosystem around the film has generated over $3 million in book sales. The film became the centerpiece of a brand that people wanted to be part of.
"This is great. It feels so human. You have a gift..." — Chris Collins, author & business fixer
Island Health Fundraising
$12M+ raised for the community
Island Health film still
The situation
A community hospital in the rural Pacific Northwest needed films that could drive donations and connect their community to real patient stories. Not a promo video, but something that people would actually feel.
The approach
We spent time with doctors, nurses, patients and families during real moments of care, recovery, and grief. We had natural conversations instead of interviews and let the stories unfold in an authentic way.
The outcome
The films became the emotional anchor of IHF's fundraising campaigns. Multiple films produced over an ongoing relationship have contributed to IHF raising over $12 million in 5 years to support the community hospital.
"Justin!!!!! You are PURE MAGIC! Truly—I am at a loss for words. It turned out amazing!!!" — Pearle, Fundraising Officer
MasterDemos Art Platform
10,000+ hours of art lessons sold
MasterDemos artist lesson
The situation
World-class artists are often reluctant to partner with large media companies to produce tutorials because it cheapens their craft. We needed to build something that respected the artist and the art form.
The approach
We spent quality time with artists in their private studios and beautiful settings around the country and let the creative process unfold naturally. Unscripted, no agenda other than to watch them create. We also produced a mini documentary telling each artist's story, giving students a real connection to the person behind the lessons.
The outcome
MasterDemos has grown exponentially since launch, with over 10,000 hours of art lessons sold, a roster of artists from LA to New York and everywhere in between, and a waiting list of prestige artists who want to be part of the platform.
"[Pull quote from artist or student]"
The research agrees: stories drive results.
63%
of audiences remember stories. Only 5% remember a statistic.
Stanford Graduate School of Business
92%
of consumers want brands to make ads that feel like a story.
OneSpot Research
2x
more money donated when fundraising used a real person's story instead of statistics alone.
University of Pennsylvania
80%
increase in conversions when video is added to a landing page.
EyeView
66%
say the best brand stories are about regular people, not celebrities or CEOs.
Headstream Brand Storytelling Report
306%
higher lifetime value from emotionally connected customers vs merely satisfied ones.
Motista, 100,000+ consumers studied

Don't make this mistake:

Most organizations burn time and money making content that feeds the algorithm and then disappears.

Our films are built around real people and real moments that your audience actually remembers and shares.

Learn about our process →