The Story Is

03/20/2024

Join us as we wish Immanuel a very happy birthday!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from your friends at The Story Is!

10/26/2023

We have a new website!

Big thanks to for all of the work he put in to bring this project to life.

Head on over and check in on all of the fun stuff we’ve been up to over the last year.

10/23/2023

Thanks to all the incredible teams and partners who help us live this dream we call work. We're grateful for each and every one of you!

The best is yet to come. 🎬

06/09/2023

We're super proud of the work we did for John Carroll University to launch their new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Stay tuned for the final cut. 🎬

Director: Paul Grodell
Exec Producer: Immanuel Mullen
Producer: Scott Brown
DP: Kevin Coyne
1st AC: Mike Bacanu
Gaffer: Tim Figueira
Audio: Nathan McLaughlin
Grip: Tim McLaughlin
Grip: Nick Royak
Grip: Matt Koening
HMU: Sue Prosser
Color: Brandon Jones
Talent: Ellie Tongel
Talent: Jerome Jerman

03/20/2023

Help us wish Immanuel a happy birthday!

01/20/2023

Towards Employment is an incredible non-profit that connects people to careers, which changes people's lives, advances businesses, and strengthens our community in Northeast Ohio.

We jumped at the chance to help them share Walter's story of life change.

Also, shoutout to Kevin Coyne for taking home two cinematography awards (Platinum AVA Digital & Silver Telly) for his stunning work on this project.

Director: Nathan McLaughlin
Director of Photography: Kevin Coyne
Editor: Tim McLaughlin

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the team at The Story Is!

✨ 🎁 🎄🎅

07/05/2022

We’re still out here livin' the dream ✨

06/06/2022

We're thrilled to announce that one of the productions we did last year for Moen Inc won three Telly Awards!

You can find the full suite of videos we created for this project at our website thestoryis.com

Agency: Falls & Co
Director: Immanuel Mullen
Producer: Paul Grodell, Scott Brown
DP: Kevin Coyne
Edit & Colorist: Brandon Jones
AC: Mike Bacanu
2nd AC: Nicole Merlino
Gaffer: Keith Nickoson
Audio: Nathan McLaughlin
Key Grip: Caleb Pritt
Grip: Ryan Keeper, Keith Kline, Basil Pinzone, Tim Fig
DIT: Tim McLaughlin
Wardrobe: Inda Blatch-Geib
Hair & Makeup: Grace Dwyer
PA: Chad Austin Kerr
PA: Colleen Ward
Talent: Nikki Rose
Talent: Justin Collins

03/15/2022

Pretty awesome to see this run during the Olympics this year. We love when we get to work with incredible, creative partners like John Carroll University!
Pretty awesome to see this run during the Olympics this year. We love when we get to work with incredible, creative partners like John Carroll University!

Director: Immanuel Mullen
Producer: Paul Grodell
DP: Kevin Coyne
Editor: Lew Holder
AC: Mike Bacanu
Movi Op: PJ Mozingo
Gaffer: Ryan Keeper
Grip: Austin Kerr
Color: Brandon Jones

03/07/2022

Introducing the first-ever Smart Water Network.
New work for . Find the full suite of videos we created for this project on our website. Link in bio.

Agency: Falls & Co
Director: Immanuel Mullen
Producer: Scott Brown, Paul Grodell
DP: Kevin Coyne
Edit & Colorist: Brandon Jones
AC: Mike Bacanu
2nd AC: Nicole Merlino
Gaffer: Keith Nickoson
Audio: Nathan McLaughlin
Key Grip: Caleb Pritt
Grip: Ryan Keeper, Keith Kline, Basil Pinsone, Tim Fig
DIT: Tim McLaughlin
Warddrobe: Inda Blatchgeib
Hair & Makeup: Grace Dwyer
PA: Chad Austin Kerr
PA: Colleen Ward
Talent: Nikki Rosado, Justin Collins

01/10/2022

Boochy Mama's (Great Lakes Tonics') mission is to promote health and wellbeing:

🧡 of INDIVIDUALS, by offering restorative products to the regional market;

💙 of the COMMUNITY, by participating in the local multiplier effect by supporting independent businesses and donating to local non-profits;

💚 of the REGION’S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT by being an authentically GREEN and mindful business.

If you're searching for the best kombucha on the market, look for Boochy Mama's at your local grocer.

Special thanks to Anchor Financial for bringing us in for this small business spotlight. If you're a small business in need of capital to grow your business, talk to Anchor ASAP!

12/23/2021

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from your friends at The Story Is!

We had a great year and feel extremely blessed to have partnered with some incredible clients in 2021.

Thanks to all of our teams and crew who made this year such fun!

👀 We can't wait for you all to see our new reel coming in 2022. 👀

-Immanuel, Stephanie, and The Story Is Team.

09/30/2021

We love when we get to spend the day with makers that are doing amazing things!

Boochy Mama's (Great Lakes Tonics') mission is to promote health and wellbeing:

🧡 of INDIVIDUALS, by offering restorative products to the regional market;

💙 of the COMMUNITY, by participating in the local multiplier effect by supporting independent businesses and donating to local non-profits;

💚 of the REGION’S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT by being an authentically GREEN and mindful business.

If you're searching for the best kombucha on the market, look for Boochy Mama's at your local grocer.

Stay tuned for our spotlight on Boochy Mama's sponsored by Anchor Financial Services.

09/04/2021

We were incredibly honored and humbled to have the opportunity to share about Western Reserve Academy’s D.E.I. program.

Hearing Judy’s story, and seeing her passion for helping students understand & experience Chinese culture, was truly remarkable.

We love what we get to do!

08/31/2021

"You guys look like you could play The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's film crew."

🤘

     

06/24/2021

Some behind the scenes from an upcoming project.

Can you spot ? 😂

We can’t wait to share the visuals from this one with all of you. Stay tuned!

     

06/14/2021

Work is fun.

Music Cred: Secret Agent 23 Skiddo | I Paint With Words

05/13/2021

We're proud to be premiering our submission for the 48 Hour Film Festival hosted by AGBO and the Russo Brothers.

The entire piece was written, shot, and edited in less than 48 hours.

Thanks to the incredible crew who pulled together at the last minute to create something special to share with the world.

We hope you enjoy the film!

Director: Immanuel Mullen
Co-Director: Chad Austin Kerr
Written By: Paul Grodell III
Producer: Stephanie Mullen
Producer: Scott Brown

CAST:
Actor: Morgan Rose
Actor: Leah Harper
Actor: Christopher Meigs
Actor: Augie Rosalina

CREW:
Editor: Tim McLaughlin
DP: Kevin Coyne
Gaffer: Brian Boyll
Grip: Najada Davis
2nd Assistant Camera: Milana Scarlato
Steadicam: Tim Figueira
Audio: Nathan McLaughlin
Hair & Makeup: Amanda Puleo

Special thanks to Houde School of Acting, Kings Church, The James Douglas Studio

Our submission for the 48 Hour Film Festival hosted by AGBO and the Russo Brothers.The entire piece was written, shot, and edited in less than 48 hours.Direc...

05/12/2021

It was cold. It was wet. And it looks amazing. 🎬

Every time is a good time with the team over at