Sunshine Coast Gig Videographer

VIDEOGRAPHER WANTED - EVENT SIZZLE REEL & PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER FOOTAGE

Sunshine Coast, QLD | Wednesday 21 October 2026

I'm looking for a creative, experienced videographer to capture the energy, excitement, laughter and human connection of StoryJam, my monthly open mic storytelling event on the Sunshine Coast.

I want to create TWO distinct marketing assets from the evening: a promotional sizzle reel for StoryJam and professional footage of me speaking and storytelling on stage.

ABOUT STORYJAM

StoryJam brings real people together to share true stories from their lives.
It's an evening of storytelling, laughter, surprises, emotion and connection.

This will be our fourth event.

Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Diddillibah Community Hall, Sunshine Coast, QLD

THE CREATIVE OBJECTIVE

I want to create a compelling promotional sizzle reel that makes people watching think:
"WOW ! That looks like a fabulous night out. I want to be there next time !"

I'm not looking for a conventional event recording.

I want someone who can capture the EXPERIENCE of being in the room, the personalities, laughter, audience reactions, spontaneous moments and connection between storytellers and their audience.

I want viewers to FEEL the energy and excitement of the evening.

TWO DISTINCT VIDEO ASSETS

1. STORYJAM PROMOTIONAL REEL

A vibrant, engaging 45-60 second highlight reel capturing the atmosphere, laughter, audience reactions, storytellers and energy of the evening.

The objective is to attract future audiences by communicating what it's like to EXPERIENCE StoryJam.

I'm particularly interested in capturing:
- Audience laughter, smiles, applause and genuine reactions
- Storytellers engaging with the audience
- Me hosting, MCing and interacting with the room
- Candid moments before, during and after the event
- The atmosphere, energy and connection between people
- Creative B-roll that helps communicate the experience
- Short, engaging snippets of storytelling and audience responses
The finished video should incorporate engaging music, natural sound, laughter, applause and selected snippets of storytelling.

2. MY PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER REEL

In addition to running StoryJam, I am a professional speaker, storyteller and facilitator, building my own speaking career.

At each StoryJam event, I host the evening and perform one of my own stories.

I want high-quality footage of ME on stage, particularly during my own storytelling performance, demonstrating my:
- Stage presence and confidence
- Storytelling and communication skills
- Audience engagement and connection
- Humour, energy and personality
- Ability to entertain, inspire and hold an audience's attention

This footage will become part of my professional speaker kit, which I'll use to promote myself to event organisers, conference producers and potential speaking clients.

Ideally, I'd like my entire storytelling performance recorded in full, with excellent audio, together with additional close-ups, audience reactions and other footage suitable for creating a separate professional speaker showreel.

I don't necessarily need a fully edited speaker showreel immediately. My priority is capturing excellent footage that can be used for this purpose.

The objective is to capture one event, but create two valuable, reusable marketing assets.

I'm particularly interested in working with someone who understands visual storytelling and can capture not just what happens on stage, but the emotional connection between a speaker and her audience.

AN IMPORTANT CREATIVE CONSIDERATION

StoryJam is still growing.
Our audiences have ranged from approximately 20-25 people, although the hall can accommodate 80.

I'm looking for someone who understands how to make a smaller gathering feel vibrant, intimate and exciting through creative camera angles, composition, movement, close-ups and editing.

The objective is to capture the genuine energy and connection of the people who are there, rather than emphasising empty space.

This is particularly important to me.

I want viewers to see the laughter, engagement and connection, and imagine themselves being part of the experience.

CAMERA SETUP & COVERAGE

Ideally, I'd like a two-camera setup, particularly during my own storytelling performance.

One camera would provide a continuous, high-quality recording of me on stage, while the second captures different angles, close-ups, audience reactions, laughter and applause.

This is important because I want to preserve my complete storytelling performance while also capturing the spontaneous moments and audience engagement that will make both promotional videos compelling.

I already own a Sony ZV-E10 II camera and RØDE audio equipment, which may be available for use as part of a two-camera setup.

I'm open to your recommendations on the best approach, particularly if you can achieve this with a single videographer operating two cameras.

A second camera operator is not essential, provided we can achieve the desired coverage.

Please explain your proposed camera and audio setup in your quotation, including whether you would use my existing equipment.

DELIVERABLES & PRIORITIES

My priorities are:

ESSENTIAL
1. A professionally edited 45-60 second StoryJam promotional sizzle reel.
2. A complete, professionally filmed recording of my own storytelling performance, with excellent audio.
3. Access to all original footage, including audience reactions, B-roll and shots of me hosting, for future marketing use.

DESIRABLE, DEPENDING ON BUDGET
4. A longer 90-120 second StoryJam promotional video, if the footage warrants it.
5. A selection of additional short clips suitable for future social media posts.
6. Edited versions suitable for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and my website, including vertical and landscape formats.

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

I'd also like a selection of high-quality, professionally edited still photographs from the evening, including:
- Me speaking, storytelling and interacting with the audience
- Other storytellers on stage
- Audience laughter, applause and reactions
- Candid moments of connection and conversation
- Wider shots capturing the atmosphere of the event

These photographs will be used for StoryJam marketing, social media, my website and my professional speaker kit.

Excellent video footage takes priority over still photography

I'm happy to discuss the most cost-effective way to achieve these outcomes.

My priority is capturing excellent footage that can be used repeatedly, rather than commissioning lots of editing immediately.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

The event takes place indoors, in a community hall with relatively challenging lighting conditions.

Experience filming in low-light environments is important.

Good audio is also essential, particularly for my storytelling performance.

I have existing Sony and RØDE recording equipment that may be useful for capturing audio or supplementary footage.

Please consider how best to capture both the stage performance and the audience reactions without interrupting the flow of the event.

Filming should be as discreet and unobtrusive as possible.

WHO I'M LOOKING FOR

Ideally, someone with:
- Experience filming live events and producing engaging promotional videos
- A creative eye for capturing people, emotions and atmosphere
- Strong editing and visual storytelling skills
- Experience creating short-form social media content
- Experience filming speakers, performers or live presentations
- Good technical skills in low-light environments
- The ability to capture excellent audio
- The ability to work discreetly during live performances
- An understanding of how to capture energy in a smaller venue

I'm particularly interested in someone who understands that great promotional videos are not simply recordings of what happened.

They tell a story. They create emotion. They make people want to be part of the experience.

WHEN APPLYING

Please include:
- Examples of event highlight reels, speaker showreels or promotional videos you've produced
- Your proposed creative approach to capturing StoryJam
- Your proposed camera and audio setup, including how you'll capture my complete performance while also filming audience reactions
- Whether you can incorporate my existing Sony camera and RØDE equipment
- Your availability on Wednesday 21 October 2026
- Your total price, including filming, editing and deliverables
- A breakdown of what's included in your quotation, and any optional extras
- Your expected turnaround time
- Confirmation that I will receive the original footage and have the rights to use it for my ongoing marketing

I'd particularly welcome creative ideas about how to bring StoryJam to life on screen.

This is a growing monthly event, so there may be opportunities for future collaboration.

I'm looking for someone who enjoys the creative challenge of making a relatively small event look and feel as exciting as it genuinely is !

Ultimately, I want footage that captures the MAGIC of what happens when real people come together, share their stories, laugh, connect and discover something about each other.

And I want people watching to think:

"I WANT TO BE IN THAT ROOM !"