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Digital Storytelling

SC Studio blends storytelling with digital-first engagement strategies.

SC Studio is the multimedia production unit of Square Circle. We transform complex development concepts into engaging narratives that create meaningful impact.

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What we offer

We combine storytelling and digital innovation to drive change and deepen engagement.

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Advocacy Storytelling
Storytelling Strategy Development

Advocacy storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action, influencing policy, and amplifying voices. It bridges the gap between data and emotion, turning statistics into human experiences that resonate with audiences. 

We provide a variety of services to help organisations and leaders strengthen their advocacy through storytelling. This includes creating customised strategies to incorporate storytelling into campaigns and crafting impactful messaging through presentations.

We also empower communities to share their own stories and produce engaging blogs, opinion pieces, case studies, and human-interest articles that raise awareness and drive meaningful change.

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Multimedia Production
Creative Communications

We recognise that digital storytelling extends beyond content creation – it is an impactful tool for broadening reach, deepening engagement, and enhancing the impact of development programs, policy initiatives, and community projects.

To effectively capture and present stories, SC Studio uses a wide range of media, including documentaries, video reports, photography, illustrations, web-based digital stories, and other multimedia formats. 
We use broadcast-quality equipment, including Netflix-approved cameras for films and documentaries, and professional mirrorless cameras for commercial photography. Our content is optimised for various platforms, including web, broadcast, large-scale presentations, and social media.

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Training Program
Storytelling Workshops and Capacity-building Programs

We empower individuals and organisations with the skills to develop, produce, and utilise storytelling for effective communication, advocacy, and community engagement.

Our foundational program, Digital Storytelling for Impact, is designed to explore digital storytelling techniques that help create powerful assets for public diplomacy and professional development. 

We also offer multimedia training through tailored practical workshops, providing participants with the skills to use tools ranging from mobile phones to advanced camera equipment, helping them effectively document and tell their stories across different media platforms.

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Collaborative Partner
Strategic and Technical Communication Support

SC Studio adopts a collaborative approach, working closely with your organisation as a communication partner or adviser. 

We provide both strategic and technical support, tailoring our expertise to meet your specific needs. Whether helping to develop impactful storytelling strategies, enhancing your communications efforts, or advising on best practices, we ensure a seamless partnership that strengthens your organisation’s ability to engage and inspire your audience. 

Our goal is to work together with you to create meaningful and lasting impact through effective communication.

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Data Through Stories
Storytelling for Research and MEL

We integrate storytelling into our Research + Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes to enhance data collection and dissemination. By using narrative and visual storytelling techniques, we capture rich, qualitative data that provides deeper insights into stakeholder experiences. This approach amplifies the voices of those involved to a wider audience.

We also employ the Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology, collecting stories about the significant changes research participants have experienced. These stories are reviewed and analysed to identify key factors driving change, helping us understand the outcomes and impacts of our work.

Our approach

Digital storytelling for impact

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Ethical & Inclusive

Our service design and delivery are informed by Square Circle’s expertise in gender equality, disability, and social inclusion. We acknowledge that factors such as age, ethnicity, location, socio-economic status, education, and (dis)ability intersect, shaping different experiences of discrimination and exclusion. We recognise that every story holds significance. SC Studio employs a variety of methods to ensure respectful and inclusive interactions with participants, both on and off camera.

Community-led

Our work is guided by a commitment to locally led and change-driven storytelling, ensuring narratives authentically reflect real-world perspectives and amplify diverse voices. In our documentaries, SC Studio primarily employs the cinéma vérité ("truthful cinema”) approach, utilising naturalistic techniques, observational style, and little to no scripting to deliver raw, immersive storytelling that tells the truth of lived moments.

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Our Work

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How we work

From concept to delivery, we capture every story with care and purpose.

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Pre-production
  • Concept Development
  • Production Planning
  • Location Scouting & Permits
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Risk Management
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Production
  • Mobilisation
  • Consent Management
  • On-site Setup & Technical Checks
  • Footage Acquisition
  • Data Management
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Post - production
  • Media Ingestion
  • Narrative Production
  • Assembly Edit
  • Colour Grading and Sound Mixing
  • Master Exports
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Delivery
  • Reviews
  • Accessibility Optimisation
  • Rights Clearance and Compliance
  • Secure Distribution
  • Archival
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Say hello!

Interested in learning more about our work or connecting with our team? We're ready to partner with you for impactful change.

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