The studio

A full-service agency.
In full colour.

Brightworks is a fully collaborative, full-service agency, direction, production and editing for content of all shapes and sizes. We make work for the biggest brands in the world and the boldest names you haven't heard of yet.

The old model split creativity across a dozen suppliers, one for film, one for social, one for the website, one for the billboard. Every handoff lost a little of the idea. We do it differently: one studio, one team, one story carried all the way through.

And we put the latest technology to work behind the scenes, not as a gimmick, but as the thing that lets us give a startup the kind of work that used to be reserved for the biggest budgets. World-class craft, made reachable.

01 · The directors

The people behind it

Cam

Cam

Co-Founder & Director

Cam is a Producer, Director and co-founder of Brightworks, with more than two decades of experience across film, branded content and commercial production.

Alongside Brightworks, Cam has extensive experience in tourism and hospitality, giving him a unique perspective on destination marketing, brand storytelling and what actually drives people to visit, book and buy.

He works across the creative and strategic side of Brightworks, with a particular focus on storytelling, directing and finding smarter ways to produce great work.

Stef

Stef

Co-Founder & Director

Stef is a co-founder of Brightworks Creative, with more than two decades of experience creating content for some of Australia’s most recognised brands.

A highly experienced director and creative, Stef has been instrumental in building the long-term client relationships and production approach that Brightworks is known for. He combines a strong creative instinct with a practical understanding of what it takes to turn an idea into great work, from the first conversation through to final delivery.

At Brightworks, Stef works closely with clients and the wider team to develop ideas, solve problems and make ambitious productions happen.

Cookie

Cookie

Director

Cookie has been part of Brightworks from the very beginning and brings an infectious energy and enthusiasm to every project.

Experienced across all facets of content production, he’s just as comfortable on set as he is helping pull the bigger production together. His combination of experience, positivity and genuine love for the work has made him a favourite with clients and crew alike.

After more than a decade with Brightworks, Cookie remains a huge part of the culture, energy and personality of the team.

02 · How we work

One idea.
Carried all the way.

  1. 01

    Understand

    We start with the idea and the audience, strategy before craft, always.

  2. 02

    Create

    One team writes, shoots, designs and builds. The intent never gets lost in a handoff.

  3. 03

    Accelerate

    The latest tools do the heavy lifting on versions and variations so the craft stays high and the cost stays sane.

  4. 04

    Deliver

    Every format, on spec, on time, plus the systems to keep the story going.

03 · Selected clients

Big and small.
Same obsession.

Brands big and small, national and global, the through-line is the care.

  • Qantas National
  • Tourism Australia National
  • LEGO Global
  • Vodafone Global
  • Spotify Global
  • NRL National
  • Ampol National
  • Youi National
  • Tooheys National
  • Youfoodz National
  • George & Matilda National
  • Mudgee Region Local

We have worked with Cam and the Brightworks team for many years and truly consider them part of our family. They have been by our side for some of the biggest LEGO brand moments in Australia and New Zealand and have been trusted partners for well over a decade. What sets them apart is the combination of quality, initiative, trust, and fun they bring to every project.

Justine McKenny, Senior Director, Head of Marketing · LEGO

The team are so hardworking and dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to our campaigns. They work from dawn to dusk, and don't stop until they know they have the very best for us. Their work is second to none, it is immersive, deeply engaging and demonstrates true empathy and humanity.

Annabelle Chauncy OAM, CEO · School for Life Foundation