Sep 3
Unscripted video stories · Michigan & beyond
Every sign has a story. Let’s go inside.
Fast-paced, unscripted video spotlights that introduce the real people, work, and grit behind local businesses and communities.
Storytelling since 19842026 Best of Michigan VideographerMultiple Telly Award winner
Rooted in Michigan.
Business stories Social content Community films
Out there. On location.Help support what we do to promote local. Thank you!
Old school: Send check payable to DW Video
5510 Maple Hill, Howard City, MI 49329
Fresh from the road
Out in the community.
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Inside your doors. Behind the sign.
The people behind the sign.
Every business has a narrative worth sharing, but the real story rarely fits on a sign out front. Whether you operate a bustling retail shop, a manufacturing facility, a local clinic, a school, a craft brewery, a neighborhood restaurant, or a seasonal festival, your organization is powered by the people behind the scenes. Chatting Local brings the camera inside to capture that authentic human story as it happens, creating compelling media that connects directly with your community. While Duane takes care of highlighting the passion and personality behind your brand, you stay focused on running your business.
Ready to showcase the real people behind your brand? Connect with Duane today!
One shoot. More stories to share.
You run the business. Duane handles the content.
Start with the story you need to tell. Chatting Local builds a custom mix around your people, your location, and the channels where your audience is already watching.
Unscripted business spotlights & on-site reels
High-energy, short-form video captured at your business—showing the faces, products, process, and personality customers cannot see from the sidewalk.
Explore business spotlightsCross-platform content suites
Turn one interview or production day into multiple edits, titles, captions, hashtags, and platform-ready formats for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Explore social media contentCommunity event & festival coverage
On-the-ground storytelling for festivals, car shows, market days, historical projects, and hometown initiatives across Michigan.
Explore event coverageBuilt for the people building Michigan
Good stories are close to home.
Local businesses & retailers
Real faces, products, and passions behind the storefront.
Industry & manufacturing
The skilled work and opportunities that keep regional economies moving.
Nonprofits & local causes
Community outreach, volunteer needs, fundraising, and hometown heroes.
Faith communities
Church histories, gatherings, and outreach that connect neighbors.
Festivals & events
The people, energy, and traditions behind Michigan gatherings.
Health & wellness providers
A human introduction to the local people caring for their communities.
Meet your content creator
A lifetime behind the lens.
The technology changed. The reason people stop, watch, and trust a story did not.
Duane is the producer and host behind Chatting Local and the owner of DW Video & Multimedia, LLC. He brings more than four decades of production experience to every conversation—helping business owners turn what they know into useful, human content.
From a multi-camera shoot or podcast to a quick walk through a hometown business, the goal is the same: capture the deep knowledge already inside your business and shape it into stories that keep working after the camera is packed away.
2026 Best of Michigan VideographerMultiple Telly Award winnerMEDC “Voices” choice for Montcalm County
A simple way to start
A conversation. Then a camera.
Talk with Duane
Share what makes your business, event, or community worth stepping inside.
Shape the right shoot
Choose a custom approach built around your story, audience, and content needs.
Keep the story moving
Turn the shoot into polished video and platform-ready content you can share over time.
Good to know
Questions before the camera rolls.
Do I need a script?
No. Chatting Local is built around quick, unscripted conversations that let your people, work, and personality come through naturally.
Can one shoot create more than one video?
Yes. A single interview or event can be repurposed into multiple platform-specific reels, captions, titles, and video formats.
Where does Chatting Local work?
Chatting Local is based in Howard City and works across Michigan and beyond. Wherever Duane’s feet land, that is where the camera rolls.
How much does a project cost?
Every organization and story is different. Call or email Duane for a custom quote aimed at the content you actually need.
Your story starts here
Let’s tell your story.
Call to talk through your idea or request a custom quote built around your needs.
5510 Maple Hill Rd, Howard City, MI 49329 · By appointment
