EulerESG / Creative Brief / V2
Prepared for Kino
EulerESG  /  UNSW  /  Hero Video

Research
into action.

A startup brand film for EulerESG. Responsible AI, applied to ESG reporting.

Client
EulerESG, Kino
Format
1.5 to 2 min hero
Cut-down
30 to 60 sec social
Delivery
End of May
01

A brand film, not an explainer.

Context

EulerESG won the People's Choice Award at the 2025 UNSW SDG Showcase. This video positions the tool as a credible, scalable solution for ESG analysis.

Built by UNSW researchers with Data61 (CSIRO), it uses LLMs and dual-channel retrieval to extract and verify ESG metrics, hitting up to 0.95 accuracy against frameworks like SASB.

The video does not teach the technology. It makes the right people want to.

02

Inform. Build credibility. Open the right conversations.

The video has four jobs

01. Explain the problem EulerESG addresses, clearly.

02. Show why the work matters to society, regulators, and reporting.

03. Explain how the system works in plain terms.

04. Show the real-world impact it can create.

The aim is for the video to be informative, credible, engaging, and accessible. Memorable, without feeling like a sales pitch.

Key Message

Responsible AI bridges the gap between ESG reporting and real, SDG-aligned action.

04

Speaking to decision-makers.

The video speaks to four audiences. Messaging skews toward regulators and compliance leadership. These are the people most likely to act on what they see.

01
External Regulators
Government and regulatory bodies overseeing ESG disclosure. Where future funding and partnerships are most likely to come from.
02
Internal Auditors & Consultants
Professionals already doing this work manually. Most likely to feel the pain the tool solves.
03
ESG, Sustainability & Compliance Teams
In-house teams responsible for reporting, benchmarking, and verification.
04
Analysts & Investors
Decision-makers who rely on accurate ESG data to assess risk and allocate capital.
05

The story, beat by beat.

01
0:00 to 0:25

The problem we cannot ignore

Set up the world. Make the stakes felt.

ESG reports run hundreds of pages across SASB, GRI, and CSRD. Dense, inconsistent, easy to miss. Auditors and regulators are expected to call them anyway.

Kino opens. Calmly, plainly, she names the problem.

02
0:25 to 0:55

A research answer

Introduce EulerESG. Anchor it in research.

The UNSW academic lead grounds the project. Peer-reviewed, built with Data61. Designed to do what humans cannot do at scale, with the rigour humans demand.

Kino explains the mechanism in plain terms: read the report, find what matters, check it against the standards, show the work.

03
0:55 to 1:30

From innovation to impact

Move from feature to consequence.

A team member or Data61 collaborator picks up the thread. What used to take a week takes minutes. Inconsistencies surface automatically.

Specifics over slogans. Up to 0.95 accuracy against frameworks like SASB. Cross-company benchmarking. Source-linked verification.

04
1:30 to 2:00

Why it matters

Land the meaning. Show the real-world impact.

Kino closes. The work is about better decisions on the things that matter. Responsible AI, doing something useful in the world.

The tone is informative and credible. Not a pitch. The viewer should leave understanding what EulerESG does, why it exists, and what it can change.

06

Who speaks. What we ask.

Each speaker has a clear role in the story. Interview questions are designed to draw out unscripted, real responses. Primary questions are the ones we most need on tape. Follow-ups are there to deepen a thread if the conversation opens up. Each speaker should aim for around 20 minutes of recorded interview.

CEO

EulerESG CEO

Sets the vision. Establishes credibility at the top of the story.

"What is EulerESG, and why does it exist?"

PrimaryThe big-picture answer. The gap in the market or in society that prompted the work. Anchors the video early.

"Why is now the right moment for a tool like this?"

PrimaryContext. Regulatory pressure, the volume of ESG reporting, the limitations of manual review. Builds the case without selling.

"What does responsible AI mean in the context of this work?"

PrimaryA thoughtful, considered answer. Helps the video earn the phrase rather than just claim it.

"Why was research collaboration with UNSW and Data61 important to building this?"

Follow-upThe value of partnership. Confirms this is not a startup pitch but research-grounded work.

"What does success look like for EulerESG over the next two to three years?"

Follow-upVision and direction. A forward-looking line to close out the story arc.
Project Lead

Kino

Anchors the founder-led narrative. Carries the why, the mechanism, and the closing thought.

"What problem were you trying to solve when you started building EulerESG?"

PrimaryA plainly told version of the problem. The dense reports, the inconsistency, the manual labour. Sets up the entire video.

"In one sentence, what does EulerESG actually do?"

PrimaryA clear, non-technical explanation in her own words. This becomes the line we cut to when we need to ground the video.

"How does the system work in plain terms? Walk us through what happens when a report comes in."

PrimaryA natural, narrated walkthrough. Reads the report, finds what matters, checks it against the standards, shows its work. The technical credibility moment.

"Why does this work matter beyond the technology?"

Follow-upThe mission. SDG alignment, real-world impact, why this work has weight. Closing beat of the video.

"What surprised you most about building EulerESG?"

Follow-upHonest reflection. Often the best, most natural lines come from this question.

"What is one thing you wish people understood better about ESG reporting?"

Follow-upA human moment from someone who has lived inside the problem.
Team Representative

Data Analyst

Brings the work to life from the inside. The hands-on perspective.

"What does your day-to-day look like working on EulerESG?"

PrimarySpecific, lived-in detail. The texture of the work. Helps the viewer see a real team doing real things.

"What part of EulerESG did you work on, and why did it matter to you?"

PrimaryPersonal ownership. A team member talking about their slice of the problem with quiet pride.

"Can you describe a specific problem you solved that you are proud of?"

PrimaryA concrete, story-led answer. Real moments are more memorable than abstract claims.

"What kinds of ESG data does the system handle that you couldn't handle manually before?"

Follow-upSpecifics. Tables, text, charts, multiple frameworks. Quietly credentialing the tool.

"What is the most interesting thing you have learned working on this project?"

Follow-upCuriosity, openness. Counterbalances the more formal voices in the edit.
Partner Data61 / CSIRO

Dr Sherry

National-level validation. Confirms the work is taken seriously beyond UNSW.

"Why did Data61 want to collaborate on EulerESG?"

PrimaryThe strategic case. Where this fits in CSIRO's broader work on responsible AI and sustainability.

"What does success look like from Data61's side?"

PrimaryAn outward-looking answer. Adoption, impact, scale. Helps land the meaning at the end of the video.

"How does work like this contribute to Australia's broader responsible AI agenda?"

PrimaryContext that elevates the project. National-level framing that travels well to government audiences.

"What makes a partnership between a national research agency and a university research team work?"

Follow-upThe human side of cross-sector collaboration.

"Where do you see ESG analysis and AI heading over the next few years?"

Follow-upForward-looking, calm authority. A line to land late in the story.
07

Cinematic. Considered. Real.

Confident, considered, human. Real people, real environments. References below set the tone.

Founder & team interviews

Mid-shot, naturally lit, real campus environments. Story-paced cuts.

Team collaboration B-roll

Whiteboard work. Two researchers reviewing a screen. Documentary instinct.

Tool in motion

The dashboard pulling data. Highlights snapping onto extracted metrics.

Animated workflow

A clean motion-graphics build of the four-stage diagram. Used once, in the right moment.

Campus context

Exteriors and interiors that anchor the work in UNSW without leaning on logos.

Tone & finish

Cinematic colour, natural light, soft contrast. Within UNSW guidelines.

08

Who we film. Where we film them.

Cast and suggested location types. Final spots will be scouted with the team.

Cast
01
CEO
EulerESG CEO
Sets the vision. Establishes credibility at the top of the story.
02
Project Lead
Kino
Anchors the founder-led narrative. Carries the why, the mechanism, and the closing thought.
03
Team Representative
Data Analyst
Brings the work to life from the inside. The hands-on perspective.
04
Partner · Data61, CSIRO
Dr Sherry
National-level validation. Confirms the work is taken seriously beyond UNSW.
05
Flex Optional
Additional Data61 voice
Available via Dr Sherry if a second Data61 voice strengthens the edit.
Locations & Filming Days

Three filming locations across the partnership. Each environment plays a defined narrative role.

01
Thu 14 May · Afternoon (time TBC)
UNSW Campus
Research origin and campus context. Exterior shots, building context, atmospheric coverage. No room booking required.
02
Fri 15 May · 13:00-15:00
Data61, Marsfield
Dr Sherry interview and working environment B-roll. Authenticates the cross-sector partnership.
03
Tue 19 May · Afternoon (time TBC)
EulerESG City Office (World Square)
Day-to-day project work, team meetings, individual focus, on-set monitor coverage of the EulerESG dashboard. The heart of the team-scene B-roll.
09

What we capture on the day.

Shot list broken out by filming day. Each day has a defined narrative purpose, cast, and location. Built to give us the coverage needed for the hero edit, the 30 to 60 second cut-down, and a library of supporting clips.

D1

Day 1 · UNSW Campus

Thu 14 May · Afternoon (TBC) · Research origin & campus context

  • 1.1Building exterior. Wide establishing, mid-detail, golden hour where possible.
  • 1.2Kino walking through campus. Side-tracking, slow-motion option.
  • 1.3Atrium and walkway shots. Light, shadow, considered framing.
  • 1.4Door and signage detail. Anchors the UNSW connection without leaning on logos.
  • 1.5Hand-flipping ESG reports. Macro of dense text. Sets up the problem visually.
D2

Day 2 · Data61, Marsfield

Fri 15 May · 13:00-15:00 · The collaboration environment

  • 2.1Dr Sherry, primary interview. Mid-shot, eyeline just off camera. A-cam wide, B-cam tight.
  • 2.2Working environment B-roll. Researchers at desks, collaborative moments.
  • 2.3Whiteboard or screen-based work. Over-the-shoulder, profile angles.
  • 2.4Building exterior and signage. Anchors the partnership location.
  • 2.5Optional second Data61 voice, arranged via Dr Sherry if useful.
D3

Day 3 · EulerESG City Office

Tue 19 May · Afternoon (TBC) · The team's working environment

  • 3.1EulerESG CEO, primary interview. Mid-shot, eyeline just off camera. A-cam wide, B-cam tight for variety.
  • 3.2Kino, primary interview. Same setup, different framing for visual contrast.
  • 3.3Data Analyst, short-form interview. Pulled-quote style, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 3.4Day-to-day project work. Team meetings, screens in use, individual focus shots.
  • 3.5On-set monitor shots. Reflections, screen glow, real interaction with the EulerESG dashboard.
  • 3.6Screen recordings: uploading an ESG report PDF, dashboard surfacing metrics, retrieval pulling from a long disclosure.
  • 3.7Screen recordings: disclosure classification view with source-linked traceability, chatbot answering a content-grounded question.
  • 3.8Animated workflow diagram capture for motion-graphics build. Used once in the hero edit.
10

The 30-second cutdown.

A tighter edit drawn from the same shoot. Built for social platforms and short-form distribution. The structure: name the problem, show the answer, deliver the meaning.

Time
Voiceover / Interview
Visual
0:00 to 0:10
"ESG reports run hundreds of pages. Most of the claims go unchecked."
Fast cuts. Hands flipping reports. Macro of dense text.
0:10 to 0:22
"EulerESG reads them, verifies them, shows the work. Up to 0.95 accuracy."
Kino on camera. Cut to dashboard surfacing extracted metrics. Flagged claim highlighted.
0:22 to 0:30
"Responsible AI, applied to the work that actually matters."
Kino closing. Hold on EulerESG mark. Single line of text: an invitation to learn more.
11

Deliverables & format.

01
Hero Asset
1 x Hero Video
1.5 to 2 minutes. Web, pitch, and partner-facing use.
02
Cut-downs
30 to 60 sec social
Tighter edit from the same shoot. Treatment outlined below.
03
Final Delivery
End of May
Ahead of the mid-June pitch.
04
Filming Locations
Three sites
UNSW Campus · Data61 (Marsfield) · EulerESG City Office (World Square).
Call to Action

An invitation to learn more about the work and connect with the team.

12

From now to delivery.

Working backwards from end of May. The location-by-location structure of the production reflects the partnership the video is about.

Phase
Week 1 / Early May
Week 2 / Mid May
Week 3 / Late May
Week 4 / End May
Pre-production
Plan
Production
Shoot
Post-production
Edit V1
Final delivery
Lock

Pre-production

Confirm cast, lock filming days, gather materials, finalise questions.

Production

Three filming days. Thu 14 May afternoon (UNSW, time TBC). Fri 15 May 13:00-15:00 (Data61 Marsfield). Tue 19 May afternoon (EulerESG City Office, time TBC).

Post V1

First cut. Sound, colour, motion-graphics build. V1 review.

Final delivery

Revisions actioned. Hero locked. Optional cut-downs delivered.

13

What we need to lock.

The decisions and confirmations required to move into production. Roughly in order. None are blockers individually, but together they set the schedule.

01
Schedule
Confirm filming days
Three tentative slots in place: Thu 14 May afternoon (UNSW, time TBC), Fri 15 May 13:00-15:00 (Data61), Tue 19 May afternoon (City office, time TBC). Confirm or adjust. Responsible: Both
02
Cast
Confirm cast availability
Four confirmed speakers: CEO, Kino, Data Analyst, Dr Sherry. Confirm individual availability against the relevant filming day. Responsible: EulerESG team
03
Locations
Lock interview spaces
Identify quiet, naturally lit spots at the City office and Data61 for sit-down interviews. Backup option helpful at each site. Responsible: EulerESG team
04
Production
Plan B-roll access
Around 3 to 4 hours of B-roll across the three locations. Ensure access permissions and team availability for filming days. Responsible: Both
05
Production
Tool access for screen recordings
Live access to EulerESG, or pre-recorded captures of the dashboard, retrieval, classification view, and chatbot. Workflow diagram source file if available. Responsible: EulerESG team
06
Materials
Supporting materials confirmed
Demo and previous slides Kino sent through have been received. Framework documentation and UNSW brand assets to align with. Responsible: Both
07
Prep
Distribute interview questions in advance
Final interview question set shared with each speaker ahead of their filming day so they can prepare focused, considered answers. Responsible: Both
08
Approvals
Confirm UNSW comms approval point
A single point of contact for V1 and final cut sign-off. Responsible: EulerESG team