Things I've built so you don't have to
Featured Work
Every frame here is intentional. These videos reflect my passion for video storytelling, where pacing, framing, and direction come together to move people, not just inform them.
Whether it’s a short film, educational content, or client work, I approach each project like a director: with vision, precision, and heart.
Explore what sparks your curiosity. I hope something here makes you pause.
As the in-house creative, I help the university connect with future students through authentic, emotionally resonant video content. The focus: student life, transformation, and showcasing the Harbour.Space culture with humor, heart, and hooks.
Strategy: A relatable, dramatized sketch capturing student life at Harbour.Space. We leaned into humor and exaggeration to mirror real burnout experiences.
Why it worked: This format sparked the highest number of shares and strong engagement. Students saw themselves in it — and reshared it because of that. It’s now a recurring content direction.
Strategy: Transformation storytelling. We showcased a real student’s journey from camera-shy to confident presenter, with no filters.
Why it worked: It built trust with prospective students. It’s not a sales pitch — it’s proof of growth. The contrast did all the talking.
Strategy: Highlighting what students actually produce — not just what we say they will. We featured real student projects to reinforce credibility.
Why it worked: Prospective students care about outcomes. This video gave them something concrete to aspire to.
Strategy: A character-driven video meant to showcase what kind of people Harbour.Space attracts. Not just students — but creatives, explorers, and humans with passions, quirks, and a drive to build something meaningful.
Why it worked: It gave heart to the brand. People didn’t just see a university — they saw someone like them. Someone who took a risk, moved abroad, and built their path. It’s a reminder that behind every program, there’s a real story.
Bite-sized videos I created for LinkedIn to build authority, test ideas, and share what I know — in a way that’s simple, visual, and scroll-friendly.
Everything is self-made: the concept, script, edit, even the camera setup (yes, me and my tripod).
Strategy: A scroll-stopping video that breaks down the psychology of habit-building through storytelling. I used my own experience (trying to read more) to illustrate how habits form — using a blend of visuals, humor, and behavioral science. It's my most viral video on LinkedIn with nearly 300K impressions.
Why it worked: It’s highly relatable, visually engaging, and actionable. The storytelling made it memorable, and the takeaway made it shareable. Viewers could see themselves in the example and apply it instantly.
Strategy: A bite-sized explanation of a key psychology principle, turned into a funny and real-world scenario. By connecting theory to everyday situations, it made abstract ideas feel simple and sticky.
Why it worked: The mix of humor, visuals, and psychology kept people engaged. And because I used real examples, it helped even beginners understand the concept quickly.
Strategy: An educational breakdown of one of my earlier viral videos, analyzing why it resonated despite having just 500 followers. I looked at hook, pacing, and emotional triggers.
Why it worked: It offers a behind-the-scenes view into how videos perform and teaches creators what actually matters — even with a small audience.
My personal playground for storytelling.
Each project is a creative dive into emotions, memories, and moments that don’t always fit into a 15-second scroll.
This is where I stretch my voice as a director and storyteller — and remind myself why I fell in love with filmmaking in the first place.
Story: A quiet story about spending Christmas alone in a foreign country, told through silence, space, and subtle symbolism. Inspired by my real experience in Bangkok, this film captures the bittersweet contrast between tradition and isolation.
Why it matters: It reflects how many people feel during the holidays — distant, reflective, and quietly searching for warmth.
Story: A dialogue between present-me and teenage-me. Built on real journaling and reflection, this film is about growth, forgiveness, and the parts of ourselves we carry with us.
Why it matters: It’s vulnerable and raw — a story many relate to but rarely say out loud. The skit is simple, but the message is universal: we all want to be seen by the version of us that struggled the most.
Story: Inspired by a poem, this film is a quiet reflection on emotional masking and solitude. When the door opens, no one is there — inside or out.
I used this visual poem to explore how we hide our pain, even when no one is watching.
Why it matters: It’s a reminder that not all storytelling needs words.
Services I provide
$ 399
From concept to final cut - we do it together.
Ideal for founders or creators who want help shaping the story, guiding the shoot, and delivering content that’s clear, intentional, and ready to post.
Includes:
Creative 1:1
Full script or outline build
Shot list + filming guide
Remote shoot support (or in-person if possible)
2–3 final videos + reusable versions
$ 89
You bring the footage, I turn it into a video that hits.
Great if you’re filming yourself but need structure, emotion, and edits that actually hold attention.
Includes:
Hook refinement or light scripting
Creative direction for flow and storytelling
2 edited videos (30–90 sec)
Text overlays, sound design, basic motion
2 rounds of feedback
$ 175
Clarity, direction, and creative momentum - all in one focused session.
Best for creators who want a strategic eye before hitting record. You’ll leave with a content plan that fits your voice and hooks your audience.
Includes:
60-min strategy call
Brand & content audit
Custom video roadmap (1–3 concepts)
Hook ideas + messaging direction
Creative notes for filming/editing
Know their why, film their how.
Iasmina Szabo
Visual Storyteller
