Video Production

Star Discount Chemist

Stepney Studios produced the Star Discount Chemist ‘It Takes Guts’ gut health campaign alongside Nation, including a 30s TVC, two 15s cutdowns, and a 6s bumper across studio and in-store locations.
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Objective

Produce a multi-format video campaign for Star Discount Chemist (via NATION Creative) that normalised gut health conversations and positioned SDC’s Chief Pharmacist as a trusted, approachable expert. The campaign needed to connect with a broad audience across paid social, digital, display, and in-store screens.

Problems

The shoot required two distinct locations in a single day – the Collinswood SDC store before opening to the public, followed by a full studio session at Stepney Studios. Coordinating four talent, H&MU, stills photography between takes, and Shannon (Chief Pharmacist) across both locations required tight scheduling. Store dressing was also needed on the day, including removing dated signage and flipping in-brand POS materials.

Process

Stepney Studios produced the full campaign in close collaboration with NATION Creative. Pre-production covered cast selection across four talent roles with wardrobe approved in advance, backdrop selection across yellow, pink, and blue paper rolls to complement SDC brand colours, and a detailed scene-by-scene shoot schedule.

The store shoot ran from 6am, capturing Shannon’s direct-to-camera lines and in-aisle scenes before the store opened to the public. The crew then moved to Stepney Studios for the coloured backdrop talent segments. Stills were captured between video takes throughout the day.

Post-production included grade, graphics, and delivery across all required formats.

Outcomes

A complete, broadcast-ready multi-format campaign delivered on schedule, covering all paid social, digital display, and in-store screen requirements for the national rollout.

  • 30sec gut health video (16:9)
  • 15sec gut health video – Cut 1 (16:9)
  • 15sec gut health video – Cut 2 (16:9)
  • 6sec bumper gut health video (16:9)
  • 2x 9:16 vertical Meta Stories (resized from 15sec cuts)
  • Talent hero stills
  • Shannon Hewitt hero stills 

Option 1

Option 2

Crew & Credits

Agency

Crew

  • Director: Thomas Schaefer
  • Producer: Cooper Rees Jones
  • Production Assistant: Alex Duggan
  • DOP: Harvey Hogan
  • Photographer: Alex Robertson
  • LX Assistant: Richard Rees Jones
  • HMU: Fiona Rees Jones
  • Sound: Nick Steele
  • Editor: Brody King