Story-Driven Documentary and Corporate Video Production
Authentic, story-driven filmmaking for organisations that want to create impact, build awareness, and inspire action.
James was exceptionally easy and professional to work with. From first contact through to the finished products; he is reliable, quick to reply, understands the brief, helpful and offers great guidance. I have utilised him in my capacity as Head of Marketing multiple times and have been extremely impressed each time. Would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a videographer.
– Diana Harb, Head of Marketing
Meet the FilmMaker
James O’Connor
I’m a South Coast NSW-based, award-winning documentary filmmaker creating documentary and corporate videos for government, businesses and organisations.
I started my filmmaking journey in 2019 with a series of impact films and now work with organisations including the NSW State Government, Wollongong City Council, Wollongong Golf Club, Dementia Research Community, Bird’s Robe Records and Nature Conservation Council to create films that capture their stories and connect with their audiences.
I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through documentary filmmaking and creating films that have meaning, purpose and impact.
Looking forward to working with you soon!
Video Production Services
Storytelling that works without the stress of big production teams. Work directly with an experienced filmmaker who handles everything – from planning and filming to delivery – so your story gets told with impact, minus the complications.
Authentic storytelling for organisations, government,
and community groups.
Trusted by Organisations Across NSW
Preferred Supplier to the NSW State Government
Why Organisations Trust James for Video Production
Stories have the power to shape how people see the world.
James helps organisations turn those stories into impactful documentary and corporate videos that build understanding, trust, and connection.
He combines award-winning filmmaking with structured project management to deliver professional, story-driven videos, without the cost or complexity of a production company.
Comfortable, Confident Interviews
James guides people through interviews and filming so they feel comfortable and confident on camera, even if they have never been involved in a video production before.
Every project is managed end-to-end – from brief development and filming to editing and delivery – so your message is clear, on-brand, and delivered stress-free.
Featured Documentary & Corporate Video Projects
See how James turns real stories, people and ideas into engaging films that connect with audiences.
Our Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Working with James has been an absolute delight. We collaborated on a documentary celebrating nearly 130 years of Wollongong Golf Club’s history. ‘The Legacy of Wollongong Golf Club’ captures the stories, people and moments that have shaped our club since 1897.
From the very beginning, James demonstrated a deep passion for storytelling and went absolutely above and beyond in the production, delivery and screening of the film. The quality of his work speaks for itself, but what stood out to us was his commitment and dedication throughout the entire process.
We couldn’t be happier with the result and highly recommend James to anyone looking to create something special. THANK YOU JAMES!
- Wollongong Golf Club
It is always a pleasure to work with James. His attention to detail is second to none, and his creative approach means time and time again he delivers the most stunning video footage and photography too. I have presented James with a couple of unusual concert set ups, and his careful and considered approach gave us first class footage, thank you James! If ever there is a chance I can work with James he is my absolute first choice!
- Jo Quail
James exceeded all expectations with his video work at our show in Sydney. The footage was extremely high quality and managed to capture the energy of our concert. He also edited a short highlights video which has gone viral for us on social media which is awesome. We highly recommend his services.
- Mammal Band
James has shot, edited and produced a detailed documentary ‘Mining the Blue Mountains’ for me, my research team and the community of the Blue Mountains. Every step of this documentary production has been a pleasure to work with James. The production was challenging with extreme weather (rain, wind, cold) and physically challenging terrain. Booking and interviewing people under COVID had another layer of difficulties. I was also very grateful for his style of interviewing. He was able to relax and bring the best out of people. James sorted out all of the issues and just smoothed over all bumps and produced a documentary film that vastly exceeded my expectations. Thanks James! Dr Ian Wright, Western Sydney University.
- Ian Wright
James was great at capturing our team brief and nailed the edits! Thanks again mate
- Trent F
James photographed our 3 day conference and was great! The event was jam packed from early morning to late night with multiple presentations occurring simultaneously and James managed to photograph every presentations and event seamlessly with minimal disruption. Corporate photography is hard to do and have interesting photos, but James nailed it. We will definitely use him again! Highly recommend.
- Alex Heidrich
I’ve worked with James on many occasions and he’s always been professional, friendly and accommodating, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for pics or video.
- Joe Gould
Frequently Asked Questions
I work with businesses, government, organisations, councils, community groups, not-for-profits, artists and music labels. My work includes documentary films, corporate videos, case studies, event videos, music projects and other story-driven productions.
Yes, I can help you determine the most suitable video format based on your goals, audience and message. I can discuss your ideas with you and recommend an approach that suits the story you want to tell.
Working directly with me gives you one clear point of contact throughout your project, from planning and filming through to editing and delivery. My lean production approach keeps communication straightforward and avoids the need for large crews or multiple layers of management. I stay personally involved throughout the process to help keep your story and creative direction consistent from start to finish.
Yes, I manage the video production process from the initial brief through to filming, editing and delivery. This gives you one point of contact throughout the project and helps keep the production organised.
Yes, I work to agreed timelines and keep projects organised from planning through to final delivery. I communicate with you throughout the production process to help keep everything on track and delivered when agreed.
I’m based on the South Coast in Lake Illawarra, near Wollongong, and work with organisations across NSW. I travel to Sydney and other metropolitan and regional locations for documentary and corporate video projects, depending on the project requirements. My projects have also taken me across Australia and Europe.