2026-08 Danika Armytage
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Speakers Name: Danika Armytage
Date: 24th August 2026
Mobile: 0407 645 218
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Email address: danika@bigstorieslittlefilms.com.au
Profile: www.bigstorieslittlefilms.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danika-armytage/
Big Stories Little Films began in 2012, when award-winning television producer and director Danika Armytage was working in unscripted television. One day, when her Granny was in town and her work camera was sitting idle, Danika took the opportunity to film an interview with her about her life. What followed was an incredible conversation about war, falling in love and emigrating to Australia.
The footage was then left unwatched in a drawer until 6 years later when her Granny passed away. It was then that the interview was shared with the rest of her family and Danika realised how invaluable the footage was.
Fast forward to 2024, after becoming a mum and reflecting on the importance of intergenerational storytelling and legacy, Danika developed and launched Big Stories Little Films. At its core, this company is dedicated to preserving the stories that matter most, promoting family connections and creating a space for wisdom to be shared between generations.
Now, Big Stories Little Films is Australia’s premium legacy film service which creates beautiful, professional-quality short documentary films all over Australia with a team of leading documentary makers
Summary of presentation:
When people think about preserving their life story, they often think of writing a memoir. But what if there was a way to capture not just the words, but the voice, expressions and personality of a life lived through film?
Join us for an engaging presentation with Danika Armytage, founder and director of Big Stories Little Films – Australia’s leading life legacy film company.
Drawing on more than 20 years' experience as a television producer, Danika will share highlights from her television career and how an interview with her grandmother on film changed the trajectory of her life.
Today, Danika helps individuals, couples and families preserve their personal histories, values, memories and life lessons on film for future generations. She will share short examples of these powerful films, discuss the impact they can have on families, and provide practical tips on how anyone can begin recording their own story for free, at home using nothing more than a smartphone.
Whether you have ever considered documenting your life story or simply enjoy hearing about how technology is changing the way we can record life stories, this presentation offers inspiration, practical guidance and a fresh perspective on preserving the memories that matter most.