Gain inspiration from a wide range of inspiring storytelling ideas
Sharing stories with sensitivity is a bit of an art. The visionary team behind The Home Rainbow Youth Centre needed to share their why but frame it with optimism that has the power to shape the future of an entire community.
By illustrating the impact that their work has on the lives of learners, the Hastings Prince Edward Learning Foundation uses this micro-documentary to extend their appeals for support and continued growth. This is the shorter of two versions which are deployed in differing circumstances.
When the achievements of an organization are too broad to adequately capture in one overarching story, there are other approaches. By intentionally planning a series of short documentaries, organizations like CVNQuinte raise public awareness of the important work they accomplish. These are effective in various contexts including service club presentations, grant proposals, press releases and stakeholder communication.
A compact timeline sometimes results in magical outcomes. With the final concert of the year looming, we managed to accommodate several interviews plus live concert footage in this lively appeal.
Bardon Supplies Limited didn’t need a script. They just needed to call in a variety of their dynamic team members to share their stories and impressions. The HR team called this a solid win. And it was fun! This video asset is now an active part of the company’s recruiting and onboarding process as they seek to expand their team with more of the best people in the Canadian workforce.
Embracing the client's vision is a great way to achieve success. In this example, one of the business owners called up to ask if we would consider creating a humorous short feature that would address a serious issue but would also serve as a lighthearted portrait of a family business. The resulting video trended strongly, gaining over 16,000 views in just three days on Instagram.
Through the vision and generosity of the program sponsor, Children’s Safety Village proudly uses this video asset to promote the valuable work they do.
As the Centre for Workforce Development was looking for ways to support local health care, they teamed with Quinte Health and Loyalist College to produce this informative video asset. Prompted interviews are at the heart of good storytelling and this film features a range of voices to support the intentional messaging.
Beautiful craftsmanship is its own story. And capturing the personality of the craftsperson gives potential clients an authentic impression of what it’s going to be like to collaborate on important projects.
With over a century of history and counting, this family farm in Roggen, Colorado, continues to remain viable in the face of consolidations and global market shifts. This commissioned film demonstrates the value in deeply documenting the everyday lives of people doing work to sustain humanity. It’s also a treasure to the family whose lives have evolved dramatically since the completion of this work.
Year-round shooting lends authenticity and variety to on-location stories. But snowfall and chilly temperatures are part of the story when it’s about professional forestry in Hastings County.
Personal narrative is a powerful tool in this sample episode from a series commissioned by the Economic Development office of Hastings County.
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards use short films to honour several recipients each year. Lavender Story Studio is proud to collaborate with the QBAA to share and preserve these inspiring narratives. The 2024 films were screened at the organization’s gala near the end of 2025.
On-location production includes prompted interviews with a professional storyteller, plus extended sessions to gather illustrative and cinematic visuals to support the narrative. The 2024 QBAA award films were screened at the organization’s gala near the end of 2025.
Many clients use QR codes, links and embedded players to connect viewers to their story. These are conveyed through point-of-sale documentation, e-mail signatures or integration into their existing digital and print marketing.
When Gift From The Heart was ready to consolidate their story, they turned to the many authentic voices from within their own network of leaders, volunteers and patients.
Want something powerfully short but with more shelf-life than a reel? Micro docs make a major impression!
The power of an anecdote is the hook that can keep audiences engaged. Story-based conversations mix well with on-location footage to leave viewers with a clear impression of why your company is a strong contender for their patronage.