The Origin Story
by Melody Joy Paine
Founder & Director
The Origin Story
by Melody Joy Paine
Founder & Director
Vision
We believe that through these films and stories,
we can work together to
ignite a movement of
empathy & understanding
that will ultimately lead to a more compassionate society.
Vision
We believe that through these films and stories, we can work together to
ignite a movement of
empathy & understanding
that will ultimately lead to a more compassionate society.
Values
Authenticity & Vulnerability
These two qualities allow our audience to connect deeply with our stories.
When someone shares a piece of their inner world with vulnerability and authenticity, that’s when we’re likely to see a piece of who we are or who we want to be reflected in them. This has the power to bring people together to spread more light in the world.
Values
Authenticity & Vulnerability
These two qualities allow our audience to connect deeply with our stories.
When someone shares a piece of their inner world with vulnerability and authenticity, that’s when we’re likely to see a piece of who we are or who we want to be reflected in them. This has the power to bring people together to spread more light in the world.
How to create
meaningful connection
Narrative transportation – a tool for communicating your mission
Narrative transportation is a theory that suggests when people become engrossed in a story, they mentally and emotionally transport themselves into the story world. This can lead to greater engagement and immersion in the story, as well as a greater willingness to accept the story’s messages and beliefs.
Many of our films are in the form of mini day-in-the-life documentaries, providing a glimpse into the life of another person through an experiential movie-like story. By building characters that viewers can relate to, these stories can create a sense of empathy and emotional connection between the viewer and the story.
How to create
meaningful connection
Narrative transportation – a tool for communicating your mission
Narrative transportation is a theory that suggests when people become engrossed in a story, they mentally and emotionally transport themselves into the story world. This can lead to greater engagement and immersion in the story, as well as a greater willingness to accept the story’s messages and beliefs.
Many of our films are in the form of mini day-in-the-life documentaries, providing a glimpse into the life of another person through an experiential movie-like story. By building characters that viewers can relate to, these stories can create a sense of empathy and emotional connection between the viewer and the story.
Service Area
New England & Beyond
We have a home studio based in south Central Massachusetts for family sessions but most of our work happens on-site. We mostly host events and travel within Massachusetts & Connecticut but we also service a limited number of films each year across the country.
Service Area
New England & Beyond
We have a home studio based in south Central Massachusetts for family sessions but most of our work happens on-site. We mostly host events and travel within Massachusetts & Connecticut but we also service a limited number of films each year across the country.