2026-08 Danika Armytage
Speakers
Speakers Name: Danika Armytage
Date: 24th August 2026
Mobile: 0407 645 218
Other:
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.