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storychef media austin video production

Your Mission Deserves More Than a Marketing Video

We help Austin businesses create cinematic video content that drives real results by focusing on what matters most: Your Story
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Consistently Rated 5 stars by our Clients

From Pretty Pictures to Powerful Video Assets

Let's be honest. You've probably hired a filmmaker before. You spent thousands of dollars, got a beautiful video, and... nothing happened.

That's because a beautiful video is just a pretty picture. A powerful asset, on the other hand, is the result of a rigorous strategic process. The difference isn't the camera; it's the clarity. We don't start by asking about the shot list. We start by building a blueprint

1. Discovery & Diagnosis 

We don't guess, we investigate. We start by becoming experts in your business, digging deep to understand your real goals, your audience's desires, and the core problem we're here to solve. This is the Storyfinding phase, and it's non-negotiable.

2. The Narrative Blueprint

Once we have clarity, we translate our findings into a clear story blueprint. We define the characters, the conflict, and the plot points that are engineered to achieve your specific business outcome, whether that's attracting A-players or captivating investors.

3. Execution with Intent

This is where the story comes to life. With the blueprint as our guide, every shot, every interview, and every edit is purposefully crafted to serve the strategy. There are no random acts of content here.

4. Activation & Impact

A powerful story is useless if the right people don't see it. We don't just hand you a file and walk away. We help you build a plan to get your film in front of your ideal audience and measure its impact, turning your story into a true growth engine.
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Some of our amazing clients

base power company
pease park conservancy
zilker media
dropbox
uship
business insider

Your Partner in Building a Legacy

We don't just work with brands; we partner with the visionaries who build them. From global tech leaders clarifying their mission to ambitious founders capturing their first round of funding, our process is the same: We dig deep to find the story that will become your most valuable asset.
For Global Leaders:
For industry giants like Dropbox and Business Insider, we've crafted strategic narratives that align distributed teams, launch new products, and clarify complex visions on a global scale.
For Ambitious Founders:
For visionary builders in Austin and beyond, we build the foundational stories that captivate investors, attract A-player talent, and make them the undeniable choice in their market
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

3 Simple Steps to Transform Your Brand

Experience the difference  strategic video can make.

Schedule Your Discovery Call

Discuss your vision and goals with our experts.

We create your custom content

We'll cook up a great strategy for your business and create videos designed to grow your bsuiness

Watch Your Engagement Soar

See the impact of strategic video on your reach.

You Don't Have a Video Problem.
You Have a Growth Problem.

We don't just make videos. We deliver business assets. For visionary builders, we go deeper—analyzing your mission, your market, and your legacy goals. The result isn't just a film; it's a strategic narrative engineered to captivate investors, attract A-players, and make you the undeniable choice in your market.

Our Work

Client Testimonials

StoryChef Media has created several videos for my nonprofit organization and they do a really wonderful job! Their creativity, professionalism, and flexibility are essential for working with me and my small team. They are willing to take our seed of an idea and really run with it, creating inspiring and/or fun videos for us that fit the tone of what we are looking for. We are really grateful to StoryChef for their help with our video content!
Allison J.
Pease Park Conservancy
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
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
Great working with James and his team! They were awesome to work with on a video project for our company.
Gabe F.
Base Power Company
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
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 B.
Zilker Media