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We Turn Your Story Into Your Greatest Growth Asset

In a world full of noise, your story is your strategy. For tech firms, non-profits, and founders in Austin and beyond, we don't just create films—we build the narrative that moves your mission forward.

black and gray camera tripod

We Turn Your Story Into Your Greatest Growth Asset

In a world full of noise, your story is your strategy. For tech firms, non-profits, and founders in Austin and beyond, we don't just create films—we build the narrative that moves your mission forward.

DEMO REEL

DEMO REEL

DEMO REEL

Our Clients

Our Clients

Our Handpicked Featured Portfolio

Our Handpicked Featured Portfolio

Staccato: Future of Manufacturing

E3 / ARMA

Staccato: Future of Manufacturing

E3 / ARMA

TEXSAR: Answering The Call

Texas Search and Rescue

TEXSAR: Answering The Call

Texas Search and Rescue

Base Power Commercial

Base Power

Base Power Commercial

Base Power

Funding Video

FutureCardia

Funding Video

FutureCardia

Recruitment Video

TexasRE

Recruitment Video

TexasRE

Staccato: Future of Manufacturing

E3 / ARMA

TEXSAR: Answering The Call

Texas Search and Rescue

Base Power Commercial

Base Power

Funding Video

FutureCardia

Recruitment Video

TexasRE

Your Strategic Growth Blueprint

Your Strategic Growth Blueprint

We don't just deliver a video—we architect a complete storytelling strategy engineered to accelerate your business goals.

We don't just deliver a video—we architect a complete storytelling strategy engineered to accelerate your business goals.

THE STORYFINDING SESSION

In our Storyfinding Session, we dig deep to uncover your "Golden Thread"—the one narrative that will move the needle on fundraising, talent recruitment, or market differentiation. You'll walk away with a crystal-clear strategic blueprint, not just a creative concept. This is where we transform your business challenge into a compelling story.

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THE STORYFINDING SESSION

In our Storyfinding Session, we dig deep to uncover your "Golden Thread"—the one narrative that will move the needle on fundraising, talent recruitment, or market differentiation. You'll walk away with a crystal-clear strategic blueprint, not just a creative concept. This is where we transform your business challenge into a compelling story.

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The Storyfinding Session

We don't start with a camera; we start with a conversation. In our initial strategy session, we'll use the Muse framework to dig deep and find your "Golden Thread." We'll leave with a crystal-clear blueprint for the story that will actually move the needle on your goals.

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CO-CREATION & PRODUCTION

Where Strategy Meets Cinematic Execution - This is where the blueprint becomes reality. We handle every complex detail of production, but we do it with you—clear communication, collaborative energy, zero stress. You're not hiring a crew; you're gaining a creative partner who understands that every frame, every moment, every creative decision serves your larger business mission.

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CO-CREATION & PRODUCTION

Where Strategy Meets Cinematic Execution - This is where the blueprint becomes reality. We handle every complex detail of production, but we do it with you—clear communication, collaborative energy, zero stress. You're not hiring a crew; you're gaining a creative partner who understands that every frame, every moment, every creative decision serves your larger business mission.

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Co-Creaetion & Production

This is where the blueprint becomes reality. We handle all the complex logistics of production, but we do it with you. You'll get clear, consistent communication and a process that feels collaborative and energizing, not stressful.

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LAUNCH & AMPLIFY

We Deliver More Than a Film. We Deliver a Business Asset. - When we hand you the final film, you're not just getting a beautiful video—you're getting a strategic toolkit designed for maximum impact. Multiple formats optimized for every platform. A deployment strategy that ensures the right people see it. And ongoing consultation to help you measure and amplify results. A great story only works if it reaches your audience, and we make sure your investment pays off.

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LAUNCH & AMPLIFY

We Deliver More Than a Film. We Deliver a Business Asset. - When we hand you the final film, you're not just getting a beautiful video—you're getting a strategic toolkit designed for maximum impact. Multiple formats optimized for every platform. A deployment strategy that ensures the right people see it. And ongoing consultation to help you measure and amplify results. A great story only works if it reaches your audience, and we make sure your investment pays off.

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Launch & Amplify

Our job isn't done when the film is delivered. We hand you a strategic asset, and we'll consult with you on the best way to deploy it. A great story only matters if the right people see it, and we make sure your investment pays off.

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Your Vision, Amplified Through Story

Brand Films

This isn't a generic "about us" video. It's the story that stops top-tier talent mid-scroll and makes them want to be part of your mission. It's the film that opens your all-hands and leaves your team fired up and aligned. We don't just capture your office culture—we architect a narrative that attracts the builders, the believers, and the A-players who will accelerate your growth.

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Brand Films

This isn't a generic "about us" video. It's the story that stops top-tier talent mid-scroll and makes them want to be part of your mission. It's the film that opens your all-hands and leaves your team fired up and aligned. We don't just capture your office culture—we architect a narrative that attracts the builders, the believers, and the A-players who will accelerate your growth.

Brand Films

This isn't a generic "about us" video. It's the story that stops top-tier talent mid-scroll and makes them want to be part of your mission. It's the film that opens your all-hands and leaves your team fired up and aligned. We don't just capture your office culture—we architect a narrative that attracts the builders, the believers, and the A-players who will accelerate your growth.

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Donor Impact Films

"The Film That Turns Viewers Into Believers" - Your mission deserves more than a dry annual report. We find the human story at the heart of your work and craft a narrative so compelling, viewers don't just understand your cause—they feel it, share it, and fund it. This is the film that transforms passive supporters into passionate advocates who champion your mission long after the credits roll.

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Donor Impact Films

"The Film That Turns Viewers Into Believers" - Your mission deserves more than a dry annual report. We find the human story at the heart of your work and craft a narrative so compelling, viewers don't just understand your cause—they feel it, share it, and fund it. This is the film that transforms passive supporters into passionate advocates who champion your mission long after the credits roll.

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Donor Impact Films

"The Film That Turns Viewers Into Believers" Your mission deserves more than a dry annual report. We find the human story at the heart of your work and craft a narrative so compelling, viewers don't just understand your cause—they feel it, share it, and fund it. This is the film that transforms passive supporters into passionate advocates who champion your mission long after the credits roll.

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Online Courses

"Build a Revenue-Generating Asset That Scales Your Expertise" - Your knowledge is world-class, but shaky webcam footage makes it feel like a $27 Udemy course. We don't just film modules—we architect a premium educational experience that commands premium pricing and reflects the true value of your expertise. I'll act as your strategic producer, coaching you to be confident and compelling on camera while building a revenue-generating asset that lets you stop trading time for money and start building legacy income.

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Online Courses

"Build a Revenue-Generating Asset That Scales Your Expertise" - Your knowledge is world-class, but shaky webcam footage makes it feel like a $27 Udemy course. We don't just film modules—we architect a premium educational experience that commands premium pricing and reflects the true value of your expertise. I'll act as your strategic producer, coaching you to be confident and compelling on camera while building a revenue-generating asset that lets you stop trading time for money and start building legacy income.

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Online Courses

our knowledge is world-class, but a shaky webcam and bad audio can make it feel worthless. We're not just filming modules; we're architecting a premium educational experience that reflects the true value of your expertise. I'll act as your strategic producer, coaching you to be confident on camera and building a revenue-generating asset that scales your impact. This is how you stop trading time for money and start building your legacy.

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Commercials and Advertisements

You have 3 seconds before they swipe past. We craft commercials that don't just look good—they work. Strategic messaging. Thumb-stopping visuals. A clear path from attention to action. Whether you're launching a new product, driving foot traffic, or building brand authority, we engineer every frame to serve your specific conversion goal. This isn't generic "brand awareness." It's a precision tool designed to accelerate pipeline, shorten sales cycles, and turn viewers into customers.

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Commercials and Advertisements

You have 3 seconds before they swipe past. We craft commercials that don't just look good—they work. Strategic messaging. Thumb-stopping visuals. A clear path from attention to action. Whether you're launching a new product, driving foot traffic, or building brand authority, we engineer every frame to serve your specific conversion goal. This isn't generic "brand awareness." It's a precision tool designed to accelerate pipeline, shorten sales cycles, and turn viewers into customers.

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Commercials and Advertisements

You have 3 seconds before they swipe past. We craft commercials that don't just look good—they work. Strategic messaging. Thumb-stopping visuals. A clear path from attention to action. Whether you're launching a new product, driving foot traffic, or building brand authority, we engineer every frame to serve your specific conversion goal. This isn't generic "brand awareness." It's a precision tool designed to accelerate pipeline, shorten sales cycles, and turn viewers into customers.

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The Story Ecosystem

Maximize Your Investment: One Shoot, A Complete Content Engine - A single hero film is powerful. But the real ROI comes from architecting a complete content ecosystem from that same shoot—strategic short-form clips for LinkedIn, attention-grabbing social cutdowns for Instagram, compelling story stills for email campaigns, and targeted variants for every stage of your funnel. This is how you dominate your audience's feed with a consistent, compelling narrative that builds recognition, accelerates trust, and drives action across every touchpoint. You're not just getting a video—you're getting a 6-month content strategy that compounds your marketing velocity.

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The Story Ecosystem

Maximize Your Investment: One Shoot, A Complete Content Engine - A single hero film is powerful. But the real ROI comes from architecting a complete content ecosystem from that same shoot—strategic short-form clips for LinkedIn, attention-grabbing social cutdowns for Instagram, compelling story stills for email campaigns, and targeted variants for every stage of your funnel. This is how you dominate your audience's feed with a consistent, compelling narrative that builds recognition, accelerates trust, and drives action across every touchpoint. You're not just getting a video—you're getting a 6-month content strategy that compounds your marketing velocity.

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The Story Ecosystem

A single hero film is just the start. We architect a whole ecosystem of content from our main shoot—powerful short-form clips, social cutdowns, and story stills—designed to surround your audience and dominate their feed with a consistent, compelling narrative.

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Event and Live Streaming

Your Keynote Shouldn't Disappear When the Room Empties - You've spent months preparing your keynote, product launch, or company summit. But the moment it's over, all that strategic messaging vanishes—unless you capture it right. We don't just livestream your event; we architect a cinematic experience that extends your message long after the applause fades. Multi-camera coverage that feels like a documentary, not a webinar. Post-event editing that transforms your talk into a compelling piece of thought leadership. Content packages that turn one event into months of social proof, recruiting assets, and investor credibility. This is how you scale your stage presence and turn a one-time event into an evergreen growth asset that builds authority and accelerates trust for years to come.

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Event and Live Streaming

Your Keynote Shouldn't Disappear When the Room Empties - You've spent months preparing your keynote, product launch, or company summit. But the moment it's over, all that strategic messaging vanishes—unless you capture it right. We don't just livestream your event; we architect a cinematic experience that extends your message long after the applause fades. Multi-camera coverage that feels like a documentary, not a webinar. Post-event editing that transforms your talk into a compelling piece of thought leadership. Content packages that turn one event into months of social proof, recruiting assets, and investor credibility. This is how you scale your stage presence and turn a one-time event into an evergreen growth asset that builds authority and accelerates trust for years to come.

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Event and Live Streaming

You're not just hosting an event; you're sharing a game-changing idea. We don't just stream it; we capture it cinematically, turning your keynote into a timeless asset that builds your authority and scales your message long after the applause has faded.

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Explainer Videos

"Turn Confusion Into Conversions" - Your technology is brilliant, but if your prospects can't understand it in 90 seconds, you've already lost them. We use strategic animation and motion graphics to distill your complex value proposition into a story so clear and compelling, even your grandma gets it—and your sales team closes faster. This is how you accelerate your sales cycle and eliminate the "we need to think about it" objection.

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Explainer Videos

"Turn Confusion Into Conversions" - Your technology is brilliant, but if your prospects can't understand it in 90 seconds, you've already lost them. We use strategic animation and motion graphics to distill your complex value proposition into a story so clear and compelling, even your grandma gets it—and your sales team closes faster. This is how you accelerate your sales cycle and eliminate the "we need to think about it" objection.

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Explainer Film

Your tech is brilliant, but it's complex. We use clean, story-driven animation and motion graphics to simplify your message and make your value proposition crystal clear. This is how you turn confusion into conversions.

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About Our Agency

We're Not Here to Sell You Video Production. We're Here to Accelerate Your Growth

I started StoryChef in 2018 because I kept watching Austin's most ambitious builders—world-changing nonprofits, visionary tech founders, and gutsy entrepreneurs—get sold generic "video production" that looked pretty but did nothing for their business.

They needed a strategic partner, not a vendor with a camera.

That's the gap we fill. Every project we take on starts with one question: "What business goal will this story solve?" Fundraising? Talent recruitment? Market differentiation? We architect the narrative that accelerates that specific outcome. The camera work is just the execution.

This is about more than creating compelling films. It's about building strategic assets that move the needle on the metrics that actually matter to you. Your story is your most powerful growth tool—let's engineer it to work as hard as you do.

I believe a great story is the most powerful tool for growth on the planet. For too long, businesses have been sold "video production" when what they really needed was a narrative strategy. I started this company to close that gap.

My mission is to partner with innovators, world-changers, and builders—the people shaping the future of Austin and beyond—to find and tell the stories that truly matter. I'm not here to be your vendor; I'm here to be your partner in building your legacy.

15+

Years of experience

2018

Since Partnering with Austin's Best

100+

Missions Amplified

1

Goal :Your Story, Told Powerfully

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Testimonials From Our Clients

  • James and the StoryChef team are fantastic to work with. We have partnered with them on various projects from e-course filming, brand videos, commercials and speaker reels. They are great at partnering to craft vision and execute with excellence.

    Paige Velasquez Budde

    CEO | Zilker Media

  • Absolutely blown away by the incredible work done by StoryChef and their team! They transformed my vision for a swim deck commercial into a reality. From the initial concept to the final product, their team was professional, creative, and incredibly supportive - very easy to work with. The commercial exceeded my expectations in every way, and I've already seen a significant increase in interest in my swim decks. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to create a captivating content!

    Kevin K.

    BesideIt Swim Decks

  • Story Chef Media is, without a doubt, the most professional, creative, and responsive company in their field. James consistently delivered exceptional quality and innovative solutions that exceeded all our expectations. From start to finish, the dedication to our satisfaction was evident in every interaction. If you’re looking for top-notch service and outstanding results, look no further than James and Story Chef Media.

    Allan S.

    Legacy International

  • Incredible work. James and his team were able to process complex topic and made it into a simple yet effective video for us. Sought his expertise three times already.

    Jaeson B.

    Future Cardia

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Testimonials From Our Clients

  • James and the StoryChef team are fantastic to work with. We have partnered with them on various projects from e-course filming, brand videos, commercials and speaker reels. They are great at partnering to craft vision and execute with excellence.

    Paige Velasquez Budde

    CEO | Zilker Media

  • Absolutely blown away by the incredible work done by StoryChef and their team! They transformed my vision for a swim deck commercial into a reality. From the initial concept to the final product, their team was professional, creative, and incredibly supportive - very easy to work with. The commercial exceeded my expectations in every way, and I've already seen a significant increase in interest in my swim decks. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to create a captivating content!

    Kevin K.

    BesideIt Swim Decks

  • Story Chef Media is, without a doubt, the most professional, creative, and responsive company in their field. James consistently delivered exceptional quality and innovative solutions that exceeded all our expectations. From start to finish, the dedication to our satisfaction was evident in every interaction. If you’re looking for top-notch service and outstanding results, look no further than James and Story Chef Media.

    Allan S.

    Legacy International

  • Incredible work. James and his team were able to process complex topic and made it into a simple yet effective video for us. Sought his expertise three times already.

    Jaeson B.

    Future Cardia

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Testimonials From Our Clients

  • James and the StoryChef team are fantastic to work with. We have partnered with them on various projects from e-course filming, brand videos, commercials and speaker reels. They are great at partnering to craft vision and execute with excellence.

    Paige Velasquez Budde

    CEO | Zilker Media

  • Absolutely blown away by the incredible work done by StoryChef and their team! They transformed my vision for a swim deck commercial into a reality. From the initial concept to the final product, their team was professional, creative, and incredibly supportive - very easy to work with. The commercial exceeded my expectations in every way, and I've already seen a significant increase in interest in my swim decks. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to create a captivating content!

    Kevin K.

    BesideIt Swim Decks

  • Story Chef Media is, without a doubt, the most professional, creative, and responsive company in their field. James consistently delivered exceptional quality and innovative solutions that exceeded all our expectations. From start to finish, the dedication to our satisfaction was evident in every interaction. If you’re looking for top-notch service and outstanding results, look no further than James and Story Chef Media.

    Allan S.

    Legacy International

  • Incredible work. James and his team were able to process complex topic and made it into a simple yet effective video for us. Sought his expertise three times already.

    Jaeson B.

    Future Cardia

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