# Cinematic Local Storytellers StoryofTO Features Video Content of Torontonians' Personal Stories By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyofto References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storyofto/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/storyofto/) Terence Ho is the mind behind the [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featureasia) account, 'StoryofTO' -- the online platform gives the people of Toronto a voice to share their own [personal stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollerstory). All of the content is shared through [video format](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyshort-ai), making the connection more personal with the ability to hear and see the conversations. Everyone has a story and the citizens featured are regular locals, bridging closer connectivity to strangers that people encounter on a day-to-day basis. StoryofTO is Ho's passion project and as a Toronto native, he aims to create a platform that is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the hopes, issues, and concerns of the city. Each video is under a minute long and it gives users a brief peek into the lives of local strangers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Video-based Personal Stories:** Creating platforms that enable individuals to share their personal stories through video format can deepen connections and provide a more immersive storytelling experience. - **Hyperlocal Content Curation:** Curating content that focuses on the personal stories and experiences of people within a specific local community can foster a sense of connection and empathy among residents. - **Passion Projects for Community Engagement:** Supporting and promoting passion projects like 'StoryofTO' can empower individuals to share their voices and address the hopes, issues, and concerns of their communities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can integrate video-based storytelling features to provide users with opportunities to share their personal stories and build stronger connections. - **Local Journalism:** Local journalism outlets can collaborate with platforms like 'StoryofTO' to incorporate hyperlocal video content and foster community engagement. - **Community Building:** Community organizations and initiatives can utilize video-based storytelling platforms to strengthen connections among residents and address local concerns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Storytelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thyme-tell.md) - [Digital Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-of-my-life.md) - [Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streets-of-toronto.md) - [AI Couple Story Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-story-of-us.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/of-course-hong-kong.md) - [High-Quality Video Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story2video.md) - [Distinctive Asia-Focused Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featureasia.md) - [AI Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storycom.md)