A video partner brands trust to tell their story.
Tell Studios is a story-first video production company in Metro Detroit. For twenty years we've helped brands turn what they do into video that actually does something β over a thousand projects, on multiple continents, for clients from Lansinoh and Disney to national brands and local ones you've never heard of (often our favorites).
Everything you'd want to know, straight.
Who is Tell Studios?
Tell Studios is a video production company based in Orion Township, Michigan, just north of Detroit. The company was founded in 2005, became Tell in 2012, and Tell Studios in 2018. Founded by documentary filmmaker Ryan Koral, the small, senior team has produced more than 1,000 video projects.
What does Tell Studios do?
Tell Studios produces story-driven video: client and customer story films, brand and marketing videos, Storyline Workshops, Transformation Stories, and multi-camera live streams. The team also runs a 5,000-square-foot studio in Metro Detroit that's available to rent.
What makes Tell Studios different?
Story first, then the camera β an approach the team calls βvideo with soul.β Before filming, they dig for the real story: where a client was stuck, what changed, and what it feels like on the other side. The team is small and senior, so the person you meet on day one is still on your project on day forty-five β and you own every finished video and the raw footage outright.
Who does Tell Studios work with?
Clients range from international brands such as Lansinoh, Disney, and Jeep to national and local brands you may never have heard of β often the team's favorites. Tell Studios works best with teams who care whether their videos actually do something, not just whether they look good.
Where is Tell Studios located, and do they travel?
Tell Studios is located at 40 Engelwood Dr, Suite B, Orion Township, MI 48359, in Metro Detroit. The team films on location worldwide and has partnered with crews on multiple continents.
How do you start a project with Tell Studios?
The first step is a short call. The team listens, asks questions, and gives an honest recommendation β even if that's βyou don't need video right now.β You can also take the Story-Driven Video Score quiz for a quick, no-pitch read.
See if we're a fit for what you're working on.
The fastest way to find out is a quick call. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and tell you honestly what we'd do in your shoes.
Five minutes, straight answers, no pitch at the end.