Get your video right the first time.
In one two-hour session, we'll figure out what your video actually needs to say, who it's for, and how to make it land. You'll leave with a real plan instead of a pile of half-formed ideas and a budget you're guessing at.
Why most video projects stall.
You already know video matters. The hard part was never the camera or the edit. It's getting everyone to agree on what the thing is even supposed to do before you start spending money on it.
When that agreement doesn't happen, it tends to go like this:
- Weeks disappear into meetings that keep circling the same questions.
- Two stakeholders want two different videos.
- The budget everyone pictured and the budget reality aren't close.
- You shoot something and it's... fine. Not wrong. Just not it.
- Then come the revisions. And the revisions on the revisions.
None of that is really about video.
It's about not having a plan everyone's actually bought into. That's the whole thing the Storyline Workshop is built to fix.
Here's what's really underneath all of that.
The meetings and the revisions are symptoms. The actual problem is that somewhere along the way, a brand stops sounding like itself. We made a short film about it a while back — it still says it better than we can in a paragraph.
Introducing the Storyline Workshop.
Two hours. One focused session. We get clear on what your video needs to say, who it's actually for, and how it should work — so you can stop guessing and start building.
No more circular meetings. No more crossed wires about what we're even making.
You walk out knowing exactly where you're headed.
Is this right for you?
The Storyline Workshop is a great fit if:
- You're planning a video but need help shaping the message.
- You want your team aligned before production starts.
- You're tired of vague creative direction and revision cycles.
- You want a video that connects — and actually converts.
It's also a great fit if:
You're not totally sure what kind of video you need yet.
That's okay. We'll help you uncover what's missing and recommend the right approach based on your goals.
This workshop is not a fit if:
- You want to jump straight into filming without alignment.
- You're looking for camera tips or DIY tactics.
- You're hoping a video will fix unclear messaging on its own.
- Key decision-makers aren't willing to be involved.
If that's where you're at, this workshop will probably feel frustrating — you might just need our free assessment instead.
Take the Free Assessment →How the workshop works.
We meet
We host the workshop either in person at our studio in Lake Orion, Michigan, or virtually over video.
Either way, lunch is on us.
We dive into your story
We lead a two-hour strategy session focused on clarifying your core message, defining your audience and emotional hook, and figuring out what works — and what doesn't — on video.
The goal is focus, not fluff.
You get your Storyline Blueprint
Within two weeks you'll receive a custom Storyline Blueprint: creative direction based on your brand story, production package options tied to real budgets, and a clear plan for a video that actually supports your business goals.
Yours to keep, wherever you take it.
What you walk away with: the Storyline Blueprint.
About two weeks after your session, this lands in your inbox — your custom playbook for the exact video your brand needs. And you get it two ways:
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A custom-built PDF — designed so it actually feels like something you'd want to keep. The keepsake.
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An AI-ready version — paste it straight into ChatGPT or Claude, so every piece of content you make from here starts from your story instead of a blank prompt. The workhorse.
Your message is sharp, your team's on the same page, and your video knows who it's talking to.
Your story, your goals, and a budget that's actually real — not a template.
Once it's done, your part is mostly over. We deliver the plan so you can get back to running the business.
Real teams. Real plans.
Brands that have trusted Tell Studios
Video works — but only when the message is clear.
People are watching more video than ever. The brands winning right now aren't the ones shooting the most. They're the ones whose message is sharp enough to make someone stop scrolling.
say video is an effective lead generation tool.
of marketers say video is essential to their strategy.
report a positive ROI from video.
What those numbers don't show: that ROI goes to the teams who got clear on their message before the camera turned on.
That's exactly what we lock in during the workshop.
Investment & guarantee.
Your investment
The Storyline Workshop is
Move forward with Tell Studios on production and that full $2,500 is credited toward your package — so the strategy basically pays for itself. And it usually saves you more than that in the meetings, revisions, and wrong turns you won't have to take.
Either way, you keep the blueprint:
- Work with us on production, and the fee rolls into your package.
- Take it somewhere else, and you still walk away with a plan you can hand to anyone.
Our guarantee
If the workshop doesn't bring real clarity to your video strategy, we'll refund every dollar. No pressure, no fine print.
No risk. No pressure. Just clarity.
Frequently asked questions.
Ready to get started?
Tell us a bit about what you're working on and grab a time with Ryan. First step is a quick 15-minute call to make sure the workshop's the right fit and answer anything you're wondering about. No pressure either way.
Grab a time to talk.
Pick whatever works. You'll get a confirmation by email, and we'll come prepared with what you shared. On the call we'll walk you through how the workshop works, answer your questions, and — if it's a fit — get you on the schedule.
Not ready for the workshop yet?
Honestly, that might be the smartest place to start.
Before you put money into a workshop or a full video project, it helps to know what's actually slowing things down. Take the free Video Story Score. It's about seven minutes, and it'll show you where your story and strategy break down — and whether the workshop's your right next step.
A lot of clients start here, then use their results as the jumping-off point for the workshop.