What is TheStoryBoxes?
TheStoryBoxes is a strategic storytelling & content agency. It is known for producing impactful stories for a variety of local, national and global clients. The agency combines documentary research & ethnography. Together, the team designs and captures authentic and compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of clients’ work and mission. This approach communicates the changes that are being facilitated and enabled in the communities touched. It’s all about genuine narratives that resonate with audiences… and spark interest.
Main Benefits
- A series following three social entrepreneurs from Samoa, Pakistan, and Myanmar as they try and solve some of humanity’s biggest problems.
- A LinkedIn documentary series following six female startup founders as they step out of their comfort zones and turn big ideas into game-changing tech companies.
- A web series exploring mental health and mindfulness, starring YouTuber Jessica Holsman.
- Support provided to Media Stockade in bringing to life the story of Papua New Guinea’s first national women’s rugby league team, the Orchids, as they face the World Cup.
This list highlights key figures and facts that reflect the agency’s diverse portfolio, with projects that are not only engaging but transformational in nature.
Exemplary Documentaries
The work of TheStoryBoxes is showcased in multiple documentary projects, each capturing unique narratives. One documentary series follows social entrepreneurs from Samoa, Pakistan, and Myanmar, focusing on how these individuals solve some of humanity’s biggest problems. In another standout project, a LinkedIn series follows six female startup founders who take bold steps outside their comfort zones. The goal of these projects is to build narratives that mirror the influence of innovative ideas and groundbreaking tech companies. The engaging storytelling draws viewers into the personal journeys and struggles of the featured subjects.
Ethnography and Documentary Research
TheStoryBoxes is well known for the powerful blend of documentary research and ethnography in its approach. Combining these two disciplines results in a more robust storytelling technique, one that ensures authenticity. Through deep cultural insight and meticulous documentary research, the agency is able to present stories that are both vivid and sincere. This process underscores the importance of understanding the communities and underlying contexts behind every story captured, making the final narrative resonate on a more personal level… sometimes even sparking surprising insights.
Authentic Storytelling
The agency’s commitment to authentic storytelling is evident in its mission. It measures and builds a narrative that demonstrates the impact of a client’s work while clearly communicating the changes they are facilitating and enabling. By capturing authentic and compelling stories, TheStoryBoxes ensures that each narrative is not only persuasive but also genuinely reflective of the real work being done. This authenticity creates trust and establishes a clear connection between the story and its audience.
Project Impact
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – Highlighted in the web series on mental health and mindfulness.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Evident through the sharing of knowledge and innovative ideas in the documentaries.
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – Promoted by featuring female startup founders who overcome obstacles in male-dominated tech fields.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Reflected in the entrepreneurial stories that drive social and economic progress.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Addressed by showcasing efforts in various communities to tackle social challenges.
These bullet points illustrate the connections between the agency’s work and the sustainable development goals. The projects are not just stories; they are vehicles for promoting change, pushing beyond traditional narrative boundaries, and aligning with global impact targets.
Brisbane Studio and Contact
TheStoryBoxes also operates out of a Brisbane Studio located at Unit 1, 84 Brookes Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. Contacts for inquiries can be sent via email at info@thestoryboxes.com. More information about the agency and its diverse client base can be accessed through their website at www.thestoryboxes.com. The approach remains clear and uncluttered: a commitment to delivering stories that matter, with precision and creative flair.
