It was a full day of filming employees, one after the other, booked in 30 minute blocks. I was nearing the end when the text came in. "If you need any more, I guess I could come do one." The text came from the most reluctant team member, the one who sped away every time the camera showed up in the couple of days of filming before interview day. The one who everyone could definitely be sure would say, "please don't make me do this." The internal team member - the one who's not

Producing a film that doesn't go anywhere or do anything hurts my heart. The whole point of these is that they should be seen, and they should create some kind of change, some kind of an outcome. So let's say your film is finished. It's a "docu-monial," a customer testimonial film in documentary style. And it's a stunner! Your customer comes across beautifully. The story feels honest, because it is. The imagery is good, the vibe is - chef's kiss! You post it on your website.

One well-planned video shoot can capture material for both a recruiting video and a marketing video. One shoot. Two edits.

Every business has somebody people go to when they have a question. One practical way to capture employee knowledge before your most valuable people are gone is to film experienced people doing their work, explaining their decisions and teaching a colleague.

A job posting can tell me the title, shift, qualifications and benefits. It can tell me that your company has “a great culture” and “competitive pay.” What it absolutely can’t tell me is what it will feel like to work there. That's what documentary storytelling is so good at - show not tell. One of the most useful company films we've done wasn't for marketing, it was to recruit the right talent into a consulting firm that gives its clients a promise: "Work with us, and whoeve

I get very nervous if I go into a restaurant and there are no prices on the menu. I get more than nervous. I get annoyed. Same goes for car lots and clothing stores. Tell me how much it is. I'm literally shopping here, and price is like - the whole thing when you're buying something. Short answer: $3500.

A documentary-style testimonial never consists only of a person in a chair talking about your company. This gives people a lot of relief, too.

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Teeg Stouffer entered the world of filmmaking in the sixth grade, playing the nerd in an after school television special. The role was not a stretch. Today, Teeg is still a nerd, but a delightfully lovable one with a magnetic personality. He's a documentary filmmaker specializing in Heritage & Legacy Films. He is a lifelong storyteller with an award-winning career in media, marketing, events & experiences. Teeg writes and speaks on the topic of Legacy and “Living a Documentar

We make Heritage & Legacy Films. They could be about a person, or people, or a place - a company or a community.

Our story was born in the corner of a dusty attic, after my Dad passed away.

The list of reasons to do this is long. Here's the short one: love. If you've lost someone you love, you know this - there are days you...