A MOTION PICTURE STUDIO FOR BIOTECH

The Human Proof
Behind the Molecule

Driving commercial success for biotech companies by bringing the human stories behind scientific innovation to life.

01 — FORMAT

Cinematic Documentary

02 — Compliance

HIPAA · IRB Aligned

03 — Deliverables

Testimonial · Recruitment

01 — PATIENT STORIES

The life behind the science
in focus.

A patient story built with production quality your audiences already trust turns clinical data into a story your reps carry with conviction into every conversation.

STOKE THERAPEUTICS + DRAVET SYNDROME FOUNDATION

Living with Dravet Syndrome

№ 01

A rare disease documentary about five people, from ages two to thirty two, living with Dravet Syndrome.

GILEAD SCIENCES

A Future of Growth

№ 02

The success stories of four people on life-changing therapies from Gilead’s Cardiopulmonary, Antiviral, and Liver Disease business units.

GLOBAL BLOOD THERAPEUTICS

RISE UP

№ 03

Three people living with Sickle Cell Disease tell the transformative stories of their lives before and after receiving this historic therapy.

GILEAD SCIENCES

Changing Possible

№ 04

Patients with HIV, HBV, Cystic Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Hypertension tell stories of survival made possible by ground-breaking treatments.

02 — Client Voices

What partners say.

The true measure of a patient story isn't the film itself, it's the people it moves and the impact it creates.

MotionBio didn't just film a testimonial. They built a story our medical affairs team could stand behind and our sales force could actually use.

Sarah Chen

VP of Patient Advocacy, Rare Disease Biotech

The care they took with our participants was extraordinary. The final film was clinically credible and emotionally unforgettable.

Dr. Michael Torres

Chief Medical Officer, Oncology Program

Our reps finally had something better than a slide deck. They had a person. Enrollment numbers moved within weeks.

Emily Park

Director of Commercial Operations

Working with MotionBio felt less like hiring a production company and more like adding a strategic partner who understood the science.

James Okonkwo

Head of Corporate Affairs

They asked the right questions, captured the right moments, and turned a complex mechanism into something any HCP could feel.

Dr. Lisa Abrams

Medical Lead, Gene Therapy

02 — PRODUCTION PROCESS

A production model that puts
patients first.

Our process is built around one principle: the patient comes first. Every detail is designed to create a safe, respectful experience that allows authentic stories to emerge.

A quiet, ethically staged patient interview setup in a sunlit home
Capture
6K cinema sensors, prime lenses f/1.8–2.8
Audio
Lavalier + boom, ambient isolation
Compliance
HIPAA-trained crew · IRB-aligned consent
Crew
Lean 3-person footprint, vetted for empathy

Understand the Science: We immerse ourselves in your therapy, disease state, patient community, and commercial objectives to ensure every story is grounded in scientific and strategic understanding.

Meet the Patient: We build trust with patients and caregivers before production begins, creating a comfortable, respectful experience that allows authentic stories to emerge naturally.

Align the Plan: Together, we finalize the creative approach, production schedule, and logistics, giving every stakeholder a clear path from discovery to delivery.

Discover the Narrative: We identify the emotional journey that connects the patient experience to the science, creating a story that's authentic, memorable, and strategically aligned.

Design the Production: From interview strategy to cinematic coverage, every creative and logistical decision is planned to create an exceptional experience for your patient and result for your organization.

Align the Vision: Creative direction, interview approach, and visual storytelling are finalized with key stakeholders, ensuring everyone moves into production with complete confidence.

Create a Safe Space: Every production is designed around the patient experience. We create an environment where patients and families feel comfortable, respected, and empowered to share their stories.

Capture the Truth: We don't script performances. We guide authentic conversations that reveal the emotional realities behind diagnosis, treatment, real life impact, and outlook for the future.

Bring the Story to Life: Beyond the interview, we document everyday moments that connect scientific innovation to real human experience.

Shape the Story: We craft a focused narrative from hours of interviews and documentary footage, revealing the moments that matter most while honoring the authenticity of the patient's experience.

Visualize the Science: Thoughtful motion graphics and scientific animation bring clarity to complex concepts, seamlessly connecting the human story to the science behind it.

Collaborative Refinement: Working with your team, we refine every detail to ensure the final film reflects your brand, satisfies compliance, and is ready to inspire trust from every audience it serves.

Deliver Everywhere: From keynote presentations and national sales meetings to physician engagement and digital platforms, every version is optimized for the way your audiences will experience it.

Launch with Confidence: Every deliverable is reviewed, tested, and verified before launch.

03 — THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

The voice of
the vision.

Margaret, oncology patient whose testimony drove recruitment
GILEAD SCIENCES — IMAGINE
They didn't film a patient. They filmed a grandmother who happens to be one — and that's why three hundred strangers signed up to be screened.

+40%

Clinical trial enrollment lift across a 14-week recruitment window

2.3M

Verified views of the patient film within the first quarter

92

Net promoter score among oncology patient participants

05 — Begin

Let's honor the
proof.

We partner with a small number of biotech teams each quarter. Tell us about your molecule and the patient voice it deserves.

Studio

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Denver, CO

Therapeutics

  • Oncology
  • Rare Disease
  • Neurology
  • Gene Therapy
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