St Kevin’s College in Melbourne describes itself as a “school which sings”. With a thriving music program spanning from Prep to Year 12, music is woven into the fabric of college life.
We were engaged to help bring that story to life through a series of short films celebrating the people, passion, and community behind the program.
The brief
The Sound of Our Story was conceived as a series of five short films exploring the role music plays across the St Kevin’s community. Each video would run for approximately three minutes and be screened on stage at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall between performances during the college’s music showcase.
The goal was to create films that captured both the excitement of performance and the emotion behind learning music.
The creative process
We worked closely with the St Kevin’s team to help shape the narrative structure and creative direction of the five videos, ensuring the storytelling reflects the journey of students through the music program.
Through collaborative planning and concept framing, we created a clear and engaging series, with each film offering a distinct perspective while contributing to an overall narrative. The structure would follow the student journey through the music program, from early beginnings in Years 3 and 4, culminating in personal reflection from the Year 12 music captain.
We recommended centering each film around a key student to make each story feel personal and relatable. This gave every video a clear point of view, and also still allowed us to weave in the voices and experiences of other students along the way.
The production
Once the concept was approved, we then managed the full production process including planning, filming across multiple campuses, student interviews, cinematic footage, and post-production editing.
A sneak peek behind the scenes
Over four production days, our crew of two professional videographers worked across the college, filming interviews, performances, and atmospheric b-roll footage that brought each story to life.
We also captured aerial drone footage of the campus and surrounding grounds, helping set the scene for each video with cinematic visuals.
The result
The final series was uplifting, heartfelt, and full of energy. By focusing on individual student stories, the films highlighted not only musical achievement but also the confidence and sense of belonging that music fosters within the St Kevin’s community.
“The videos were incredible! Heaps of good feedback. People loved the behind the scenes look at the department and loved the story line throughout. I think it really warmed people's hearts.”
– St Kevin's College
Take a look at the intro of the first video below: