Free 20-minute call
Your organisation has a story
it hasn't told yet.
In 20 minutes I'll look at how you're currently telling your story, find the one story you should be telling but aren't, and give you a concrete idea for what to do about it. No preparation. No charge. No obligation to work together afterwards.
Book a free Story SessionTuesdays and Wednesdays - 10am or 4pm - 20 minutes via Zoom or phone
A free 20-minute conversation. No preparation required.
Most organisations doing important work
are nearly invisible. That's not a marketing problem.
The work is real. The impact is measurable. The people whose lives you're changing, or the community you're rebuilding, or the planet you're helping to restore - that's all there. But somewhere between what you do and how you talk about it, the story gets lost. You end up with content that describes your services instead of your impact. Videos that look professional but don't move anyone. A website a sympathetic reader can understand, but that a stranger scrolls past in seconds.
The organisations that cut through - the ones that attract the right partners, hold the attention of the people they need to reach, and build trust that takes years to manufacture any other way - are not necessarily doing more important work than you. They have found the one story that makes everything else make sense. And they are telling it clearly, in the right format, to the right people.
Finding that story is what the Story Session is for.
You leave with a concrete idea. Not a sales pitch.
I'll review your website, socials, and any existing video. I come with specific observations, not a blank notepad.
Most organisations have the right story sitting right there - in their work, their people, or the change they're making. We find it together in the call.
I'll describe a specific video - what it would look like, who it's for, and what it's designed to do. A written summary arrives in your inbox within 24 hours.
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth 20 minutes.
I'm a Sydney-based filmmaker and content strategist with 40 years of experience across documentary, broadcast television, and campaign content.
I spent 16 years at Wesley Mission producing weekly documentary stories for advocacy and campaign work - films designed to move people to act. Since then I've spent two decades as a trusted production partner for agencies and organisations across Australia.
The Story Session isn't a sales call. It's what I do. Finding the right story for an organisation - and knowing what to do with it - is the thing I'm best at after four decades of practice.
Selected work
40 years across documentary, broadcast and campaign content
What it's like to work with me.
The video looks fantastic. The CEO was thrilled and had very positive feedback - a real credit to Daryl's skill and creative eye. He captured the energy and professionalism of the event beautifully. I really appreciated how easy he was to work with - calm, collaborative, and completely across what was needed.
Brown Cow have often taken our initial concept and made significant improvements which resulted in a greatly improved outcome from the one we imagined. This is one reason we continue to use their services.
I would recommend Brown Cow Media to any organisation requiring video production and digital marketing services. Consistent quality and reliability is a cornerstone of our long-term working relationship.
Skilled, experienced, multi-tasker - can think on his feet, trustworthy, hard-working and always reliable. You can't ask for much more, which is why we continued to give most of our production work to him over a decade.
Pick a time that works for you.
20 minutes. No preparation required. You'll leave with at least one concrete idea - and a clearer picture of what your organisation's story could be doing for you.
Book a free Story SessionTuesdays and Wednesdays - 20 minutes - Zoom or phone - no charge, no obligation
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