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Our Story

One Story Productions creates compelling, relatable films for organizations of all sizes who are changing their communities through their efforts, products and services.

We launched in 2007 to help organizations communicate their value to their communities. We like to work in a collaborative environment to develop an individualized plan. We assess goals and expectations to determine how creative storytelling can best fit within a larger marketing, fundraising, and/or brand strategy. We help find and capture each partner’s unique visual-voice to tell their story genuinely.

Meet Our Team

Aaron Weiss, Founder / Director

Aaron Weiss, Founder / Director

Aaron has worked with over 100 organizations to tell their authentic story through the production of films. His passion for cause-related films has taken him around the world to reveal stories that need to be experienced. Aaron actively builds the One Story Production’s community involvement through speaking roles and as a freelance director. Aaron takes on many roles, working with agencies and consulting. As an expert in the field, he shows organizations the value of telling stories through this nonfiction filmmaking.

Amanda Shaftel / Producer

Amanda Shaftel / Producer

A marketer by trade and creative at heart, Amanda has significant experience in communication strategy, project management, partnerships and content creation in nonprofit and corporate sectors. Amanda is also the owner and maker of jewelry line, LEZAMA. She’s an enthusiast of the outdoors and a live music fanatic.

James Jones, Composer / Sound King

James Jones, Composer / Sound King

With over 10 years experience in sound/audio production and post-production, James brings our films to life through beautiful and original audio content. His sound design, custom music scoring, mixing, and post-production skills create beautiful custom sound beds for our projects.

Melissa Koester / Business Development

Melissa Koester / Business Development

Melissa brings over 12 years of experience collaborating with a vast network of partner resources from corporate, nonprofit, government, and high-profile individuals in areas of Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact. Her expertise in program development, strategic partnerships, cause – marketing, volunteer initiatives, and extensive travel in more than 25 countries drives her passion to encourage and support partners to share their empowering stories that are positively impacting global communities.

FAQs

Why is video effective?

87% of online marketers use video content.One-third of online activity is spent watching video.

51% of marketing professionals worldwide name video as the type of content with the best ROI.Marketers who use video grow revenue 49% faster than non-video users.

Social video generates 12 times more shares than text and images combined.

Video on a landing page can increase conversions by 80% or more. The average user spends 88% more time on a website with video. 

Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video compared to 10% when reading it in text. But video isn’t about isn’t about facts and figures, it’s about emotion and connection viewers. 

Your story matters, to everyone. We’ll help you bring your important stories to life. Let us guide you so we can tell a good story together.

What services do you offer?

We offer a range of services including scripting, coordination, directing, producing, shooting, and editing. 

We also specialize in A/V live event production and management to ensure our films are presented and received with intention and emotional impact. 

We handle projects from concept to exhibition.

How long does the process take?

Projects can range from one week to months. We always make our deadlines and the shooting/delivery schedule depends on the complexity of the project, budget, scope and goals.

What can I expect to pay for a project?

Every project has a different scope, timeline and number of deliverables. Please reach out to us for pricing and we’ll be sure to get back to you promptly.

Our Process

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We love telling stories.

Your story is inspiring. We’ll show the world.