Business Details
Reliant Studios: Transforming Missions Through Powerful Storytelling
At Reliant Studios, we specialize in helping mission-driven organizations amplify their impact through authentic storytelling. Our proprietary StoryFind Process guides clients through discovering, developing, and refining narratives that connect deeply with donors, staff, and communities. With expertise in psychology-informed interviewing and film production, we transform organizational missions into compelling videos, training programs, and strategic storytelling frameworks.Our team has supported renowned organizations like Homes for Our Troops and International Rescue Committee, combining decades of nonprofit experience with creative excellence. We prioritize ethical storytelling practices, ensuring every voice is honored while delivering measurable engagement results. Client testimonials highlight our ability to uncover organizational 'North Stars' and revolutionize marketing approaches through powerful narratives.
Services
Story Discovery
Video Production
Storytelling Strategy
Training Workshops
Creative Direction
Scripting Services
Casting Assistance
Scouting Locations
Animation Services
Filming Production
Highlights and features
- We offer the proprietary StoryFind Process for ethical storytelling development
- Our team combines filmmaking expertise with trauma-informed interviewing techniques
- We provide tailored training programs for nonprofit storytelling capacity building
- Client testimonials highlight transformative marketing and fundraising improvements
- We deliver comprehensive Master Plans for organizational storytelling integration
What people say
Changed how we do marketing
Audible gasp during video
Expert trainings provided
Versatile videos delivered
Seamless production process
Services
Story Discovery Package
Our Story Discovery Package identifies impactful narratives through guided interviews with staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries. We create detailed Storyteller Profiles with transcripts, key themes, and social media content. This service includes strategic recommendations for integrating stories into fundraising campaigns and communications materials.
Video Production
We produce compelling videos showcasing organizational impact through brand anthems, client testimonials, and donor stories. Our services include creative direction, casting, scouting, filming, and full post-production. Videos are crafted for maximum engagement across multiple platforms and audience segments.
Storytelling Training
Our training programs teach teams to identify and share impactful stories using the StoryFind Process. Sessions cover trauma-informed interviewing techniques, ethical storytelling practices, and strategic narrative development. Training empowers organizations to maintain consistent storytelling across all departments.
Creative Direction
We provide expert creative direction for storytelling campaigns including script development, visual concepting, and production planning. Our approach ensures narrative consistency across all media formats while maintaining organizational authenticity and mission alignment.
Animation Services
Our animation team creates engaging visual content to complement storytelling initiatives. Services include concept development, character design, motion graphics, and final rendering. Animations are tailored to enhance narrative impact while maintaining brand consistency.
People
Kristin Sukraw
Executive Producer
Award-winning storyteller and licensed mental health practitioner with a decade of nonprofit film production experience. Author of the acclaimed StoryFind handbook, specializing in trauma-informed storytelling for organizations like International Rescue Committee.
Questions
What is the StoryFind Process?
The StoryFind Process is a five-step framework for ethical storytelling: Plan, Discover, Organize, Conduct interviews, and Edit narratives to maximize impact while honoring storytellers.
How can storytelling benefit my nonprofit organization?
Effective storytelling increases donor engagement, strengthens staff cohesion, and amplifies your mission's visibility through emotionally resonant narratives that drive action.
What types of video production services do you offer?
We create brand anthems, client testimonials, donor stories, and campaign videos with full-service production including scripting, filming, animation, and final editing.
Do you work with for-profit organizations?
While we specialize in nonprofits, we also help mission-driven for-profit companies communicate their social impact through authentic storytelling strategies.
What locations do you serve?
We operate from Lincoln, NE and Portland, OR, with nationwide and international capabilities for both in-person production and virtual storytelling consulting.
