A home for nonprofit stories on the Central Coast.
Professional video podcasts for Central Coast nonprofits.
Professional video podcasts for Central Coast nonprofits.
A StoryLab is a local studio designed for nonprofits, with a consistent recording setup and a simple workflow. It removes the friction of professional video production so organizations can focus on telling their stories.
Each StoryLab offers the same core recording experience — multi-camera video, broadcast microphones, studio lighting — with optional editing and post-production support.
Think of it as a neighborhood resource: a place any nonprofit can walk into, record a conversation, and walk out with professional content ready to share.
Authentic, long-form conversations show the real people behind your mission. Donors connect with stories, not statistics.
Episodes that explain your programs, impact, and values don't expire. They work for you months and years after recording.
Every episode produces 5-15 short clips for social media, newsletters, and grant reports.
Show potential volunteers and staff what it's like to be part of your organization, in their own words.
Pick the format that fits your goal: interview, roundtable, program spotlight, or campaign story.
We provide a run-of-show template. No scripts needed — just a loose structure for a natural conversation.
Show up, sit down, and talk. Professional lighting, sound, and cameras are already set up and ready.
Get your files: raw recordings, edited episodes, social clips, captions, and transcripts — depending on your package.
The first StoryLab, serving Santa Barbara-area nonprofits with a turnkey studio experience designed for nonprofit communications.
Visit sbstorylab.orgInterested in bringing a StoryLab to your community on the Central Coast?
Learn about starting a StoryLabHelp fund equipment, space, or operations for a local StoryLab. Your sponsorship directly expands access.
Fund a cohort of nonprofit sessions so smaller organizations can record without cost barriers.
Contribute production skills, editing time, outreach, or in-kind support.
No. Central Coast StoryLab is a nonprofit initiative. We exist to help nonprofits create professional video content affordably and consistently — not to compete with commercial production houses.
Yes, as an optional add-on. You can take your raw recordings and handle editing yourself, or choose from our post-production packages that include editing, clips, captions, and more.
That's the goal. Pricing is transparent and designed to be accessible. As sponsorship grows, we plan to offer scholarships for organizations with limited budgets.
A StoryLab is a dedicated space with a repeatable workflow. Instead of coordinating a one-off production, you walk into a ready-to-go studio, record, and leave with consistent, professional content every time.