OUR EXPERTISE
OUR SERVICES
The StoryStack System.
6× Story Sprint
Designed for busy comms teams who need more content with less hassle. In just one shoot day, we capture six authentic student stories and deliver a full set of campaign-ready edits within 21 days.
Quick turnaround that keeps campaigns moving
Multiple assets from a single production day
Minimal lift for your team, we handle logistics
Signature Story Video
Designed for your most critical campaigns. Whether launching a major student recruitment drive or articulating a Head of School’s vision, this is a bespoke production. We combine strategic narrative development with cinematic execution to deliver hero assets that drive enrolments, reputation, and funding.
Narrative and stakeholder management.
Broadcast-quality crew and direction.
Includes social assets
Student Casting Sprint
The Student Casting Sprint solves the hardest problem in higher ed content: finding great students. In one day, we create a vetted pipeline of 25+ diverse, camera-ready students for future campaigns.
Stop chasing students and approvals.
Searchable database of diverse talent.
A positive, professional experience.
CLIENTS
Trusted by Higher Ed Leaders.
Hear from the Marketing Directors and Heads of School who rely on StoryStack to source authentic student talent and craft strategic vision.
The video testimonials you delivered have received incredible feedback!
It's fantastic to finally have authentic content that truly showcases the experiences of our sponsored students.
We're already thinking about the next projects we can partner on and can't wait to work with you again.
FEATURED CASE STUDIES
Strategic Content in Action.
See how we help university teams turn authentic voices into measurable results. From boosting undergraduate recruitment to securing high-level research funding.
OUR WORKFLOW
System Integration
We don't just take a brief; we integrate with your institution. We ingest your brand guidelines, governance protocols, and finance codes upfront. We build your university's profile so every future sprint is pre-cleared and compliant from day one.
Governance Mapped: Safety and consent protocols established.
Brand Calibrated: Tone of voice and visual identity locked.
Finance Ready: Procurement and vendor setup completed.
Strategic Alignment
We align the production "Engine" to your specific KPI. Whether you need a Casting Sprint to fix a pipeline bottleneck or a Signature Story for a research grant, we define the cohort, the message, and the risk profile before we start.
Engine Selection: Matching the product to the problem.
Accord Alignment: Ensuring content hits equity/strategic targets.
Risk Assessment: Flagging compliance issues early.
Frictionless Production
We manage the tension between "real" and "safe" on set. We handle the entire process — student talent, academic stakeholders, and logistics. We extract authentic stories while navigating internal politics, ensuring zero resource drag on your team.
Political Management: Navigating stakeholders on campus.
Safe Authenticity: extracting real stories, compliantly.
Zero Drag: We handle all logistics and scheduling.
The Asset Stack
We don't just email a video file. We deliver a structured asset library. You get campaign-ready edits, plus the "ingredients"—clean project files, raw interviews, and photography—tagged and ready for your internal team to remix and reuse forever.
Campaign Ready: Final assets delivered to spec.
Future Proof: Clean project files for internal reuse.
Searchable: Assets tagged by cohort and theme.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nyasha Nyakuengama
Nash is an award-winning creative producer specialising in higher education.
He began at UNSW Sydney and has spent the past decade helping universities create authentic, story-led content that connects with future students.
His work spans student, campaign videos, and branded podcasts, including
On the Down Low, winner of Best New Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards.
FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
How do you handle University Governance?
We don't just "handle" it; we build it into our process. We bring a decade of institutional memory to every project, ensuring all content is pre-cleared for brand safety, talent consent, and strategic alignment. We navigate the stakeholder maze for you, so the final assets are as compliant as they are compelling.
Can you support our Research Impact goals?
Yes. While many agencies focus only on student recruitment, we are experts in translating complex research into high-stakes narratives. We work with Heads of School and Research Leads to articulate their vision in a way that secures funding, drives reputation, and satisfies the societal impact requirements.
Can you integrate with our in-house team?
We act as a high-capacity extension of your existing team. We speak your internal language and respect your brand guardianship. Rather than competing with your in-house videographers, we handle the strategic sprints and flagship productions that require external scale, delivering clean, tagged "Asset Stacks" that your team can remix and reuse.
How do you ensure authenticity across different cohorts?
We use a strategic casting and narrative framework to bridge the gap between "what the student wants to say" and "what the University needs to hear." Whether targeting Domestic UG, International PG, or Low-SES cohorts, we ensure the stories are real enough to engage the audience but strategic enough to meet your institutional KPIs.