Over 100 Reporters in 29 States Join STORYSMART

ST. LOUIS, MO – July 5, 2022 – Rapidly growing video and motion picture storytelling start-up STORY SMART now has over one hundred TV journalists/filmmakers in 28 states that have joined their network.

“We are thankful for all the amazing journalists and filmmakers who share our commitment for providing storytelling for all,” STORY SMART LLC Founder & CEO Ron Watermon said. “This is an important company milestone in our quest to empower everyone to own their own professionally told story.”

The tech startup specializes in serving consumers and businesses shut out by the traditional film and video production industry by providing access to transparently priced professional production.

“In all my years as a journalist, even the most effective pieces I worked on were still missing a real focus on the individual at the heart of the story, and that’s exactly where STORYSMART comes in,” said New Orleans based STORY SMART MMJ Steve Maloney. “ STORY SMART prioritizes personal stories and the people who have lived them. Everyone has a story to tell, and we help every story get the attention it deserves.”

Watermon, who was the chief communications officer of the St. Louis Cardinals before founding STORYSMART , said the philosophy behind building a national network of storytellers is “ if you build it, they will come ’.” While the company has a proprietary production model and is building an app, Watermon says STORYSMART ’s real value is providing clients with a professionally produced video they own forever.

“A skilled professional will do a better job telling your story with film or video than you would by yourself,” Watermon said. “Technology has democratized the process of producing video, but it can’t turn you into the next Stephen Spielberg, Spike Lee or Sofia Coppola.”

Clients are attracted to STORY SMART ’s unique offer of being able to own the copyright on a motion picture or video that is produced by a TV reporter or an independent filmmaker.

“It doesn’t matter if you are the grandmother next door or a big-time celebrity or athlete that can sell their story to Netflix,” Watermon said. “We all deserve to be remembered and to own our own professionally told story.”

About STORYSMART

You have a story to tell, but don't have the time or resources to do it yourself. Not only is it hard to find someone who can help you tell your story, but it's also expensive. And once you find them, you're not even sure if they'll be able to stay true to your brand and values.

STORYSMART is different.

STORYSMART is a nationwide premium video and motion picture storytelling service that empowers individuals, families, celebrities, small businesses and other organizations to have their stories told professionally while still retaining their intellectual property rights.

STORYSMART provides experienced video storytellers who follow our proprietary high-integrity brand journalism method. Our transparently priced premium service guarantees that you get an authentic, high-quality story you own the intellectual property rights on forever.

You deserve to have your story told in an amazing way that you own. Learn more about STORYSMART at getstorysmart.com.