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Films for Non-Profits | A Special Story

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Films for Brands | A Special Story

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Films for Documentaries | A Special Story

DOCUMENTARIES

Our Process at A Special Story
A veterinarian team performs an exam on a brown and black dog lying on a surgical table while filming a video. Two team members hold the dog and adjust medical equipment, with a camera operator recording the scene.
A woman is interviewing a woman sitting on a chair in a library or bookstore, with shelves of books in the background. The interviewer is sitting next to a camera on a tripod, and the interviewee is smiling, dressed in a colorful top.

OUR PROCESS

LISTENING

This is the most important step and oftentimes the most overlooked. We then conduct pre-interviews to dive deeper into what's unique about you and your organization. 

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CHARACTER SEARCH

After you agree on the key elements of your project, we then embark on the task to find the most compelling characters for your story. They will be the key to create an emotional connection with the viewer and subsequently inspire action.

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STORY CRAFTING

We intentionally combine all the elements of a compelling story, from the hook in the beginning, to the conflict, to the call to action at the end. A well crafted structure is critical to maintaining the audience engagement.

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STORY PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION

Now that we have a clear roadmap, it's time to work on the pre-production (making calls, scouting locations, sorting equipment, defining the crew, etc.) to make sure the filming goes smoothly during production. Then, the magic happens in the post-production, when we transfer the footage to the editing room and bring your story to life with editing, color correcting, sound mixing and music.

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DELIVERY

Your story is ready for approval. Because we take so many steps to make sure your vision becomes reality, the only surprise here may be a teardrop or two :)

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A woman sitting in a chair in a large, ornate room with wood-paneled walls, a grand fireplace, a chandelier, and large windows. There is filming equipment around her, including a camera and a large umbrella light.
A woman with white hair, glasses, wearing a dark blazer, holding a water bottle, standing in front of a camera in an auditorium or concert hall with empty seats.