Video production · Sydney

Brand film
production in Sydney

A brand film Sydney marketing teams don't have to manage. We turn who you are into a film people feel, and run the whole thing for you.

You’ll hear back within one business day.

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20+ Years behind the camera, from the newsroom up
500+ Videos delivered for brands and events
50+ Brands and teams we have worked with
5.0★ Rating from clients on Google

What a brand film actually is

Most video sells what you do. A brand film sells who you are. It's the story behind the business, the people, the reason you started, the thing your customers feel but can't quite name.

It works on emotion, not features. A good one makes the right people lean in and think, that's us. Then everything else you make, from a corporate video to a product ad, lands harder because they already know the brand behind it.

A lit interview set in Sydney, two chairs and a patterned backdrop, ready to film

Brand film vs corporate video vs commercial

These three get muddled all the time. Here's the plain difference, so you brief the right thing. If you're after the what-you-do version, that's a Sydney corporate video. If it's a product or campaign push, that's a commercial.

Brand filmCorporate videoCommercial
What it answersWho you are and why you existWhat you do and howBuy this, act now
Feels likeStory, emotion, peopleClear and informativePunchy and direct
Best forWebsite hero, culture, recruitmentExplainers, staff and internal commsCampaigns, ads, launches
Length60 seconds to a few minutes1 to 3 minutes15 to 60 seconds
Shelf lifeYears1 to 2 yearsThe campaign window

Types of brand film we make

One of these usually fits. We'll help you pick the right one on a quick call, based on where it'll live and who it's for.

Hero or campaign film

The flagship piece for your website and channels. Big feeling, high craft, the film everything else points back to.

Brand documentary

A longer, deeper story. Real people, real access, told over minutes rather than seconds. Best for a milestone or a cause.

Anthem or manifesto

Short, sharp, all conviction. Your point of view on camera, built to make people feel something and remember it.

Founder or origin story

How it started and why it matters. The most human film you can make, and often the most watched.

See brand story video →

Culture film

Who your people are and what it's like inside. Doubles as your best recruitment tool.

See case study video →

Our work

A few we’re proud of.

Fashion: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Fashion
Bunnings VNR highlights: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Bunnings VNR highlights
Employer brand: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Employer brand
Premier’s Prizes profile: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Premier’s Prizes profile
Brand story: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Brand story

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Product launch: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Product launch
Case study: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Case study
Executive video: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Executive video
Red carpet: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Red carpet
Panel discussion: brand film production in Sydney, filmed by Zarco Creative
Panel discussion

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Who a brand film is for

If there's a story behind the business, this is the film that tells it. Fashion labels are a natural fit here too; see fashion video production.

Marketing and brand teams

At Sydney corporates who need a hero film that actually says something.

Consumer brands

Where the story behind the product is the reason people buy it.

Professional services

Firms with a real difference that's hard to put in a brochure.

Growing companies

Scaling fast and ready to plant a flag on who they are.

Teams hiring hard

Who want the right people to see the culture before they apply.

Where your brand film works

One film, many jobs. We deliver it in the sizes each place needs, so it earns its keep everywhere.

  • Front and centre as your website hero.
  • On YouTube as your anchor piece.
  • Cut down for social and vertical feeds.
  • In sales, pitch and investor decks.
  • On the big screen at events and conferences.
  • In recruitment, showing the culture before people apply.
A corporate interview filmed in Sydney, camera and softbox lighting a seated subject

What shapes the cost

There's no one price, because no two brand films are the same. A few things move it. We give you a fixed quote up front, so there are no surprises later.

Length and format

One hero film, or a film plus a set of cutdowns.

Shoot days

Half a day in one spot, or a few days across locations.

Crew and scale

A tight crew, or a bigger setup with more kit and talent.

Post and finish

The edit, finish, music, motion and how many versions you need.

Why Zarco Creative for your brand film

Our crew came up through live broadcast news at Network Ten. That's newsroom-grade storytelling: we find the real story fast, stay calm under pressure, and settle people in front of the camera. We've filmed for the likes of PwC, Bunnings, Penfolds, Sennheiser and YPO, and we treat every job as an extension of your team, not a vendor on the outside. See how we work across video production in Sydney.

Jess Vieira, Operations Director at Zarco Creative
Jess VieiraOperations Director
Oscar Vieira, Creative Director at Zarco Creative
Oscar VieiraCreative Director

How we work

How a job runs, step by step.

Five stages, all handled. You brief us once and give your feedback. We run the rest.

01 Your part

Brief

Tell us the goal, the audience and the deadline once. Jess turns it into a scope, a plan and a fixed quote, so you know what you’re getting before anything is locked in.

  • One clear brief, no back and forth
  • A fixed quote up front, itemised
  • One point of contact, start to finish

Proof

Work like this.

See all our work

★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google

What clients say.

I’m really relaxed. Even the events I’m not present at, I’m not worried at all.
Ali Chaouch
Ali ChaouchMarketing Association of Australia
They make our attendees feel comfortable on camera, find solutions and ways to maximise on content during the day.
Shelley Rigg
Shelley RiggFactor Insights
I had a partner, not a supplier. They were truly part of the team.
Silvia Grancini
Silvia GranciniPwC

Reviews

What clients say on Google.

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Good to know

Questions, answered.

What is a brand film and how is it different from a corporate video?

A brand film tells who you are and why you exist. A corporate video explains what you do and how. Brand films run on story and emotion, so they sit front and centre on your website and last for years. If you want the explainer version, that's a corporate video.

How much does a brand film cost in Sydney?

A brand film in Sydney runs $6,300 to $12,000 + GST. That covers a shoot day, a hero film of 60 to 90 seconds, social cutdowns and up to three people on camera. More shoot days, more locations or a bigger crew move it up. Our cost guide shows what sits outside that price.

What do you need from us to quote?

Not much. What the brand stands for, who the film is for, roughly when and where it might be filmed. A few lines is plenty. If something's missing, Jess will call and ask rather than send you a form. You'll hear back within one business day.

How much of my time will this take?

Less than you'd think. A brief call to get the story, a look at the plan, then two rounds of notes on the cut. Jess books the crew and the locations and sends the call sheet. You only need to be on set if you want to be.

How long does it take to make a brand film?

The planning and story work come first, and that sets the shoot date. After the shoot, your first edit lands within 10 business days. We give you a clear timeline in your quote and hit the dates we set.

How many rounds of changes do we get on the edit?

Two rounds of review come built in, run through Frame.io so your team can comment right on the frame. Most films are locked inside those two rounds. If a job needs more, we'll flag it up front so it's in the quote, never a surprise.

Do you write the script and come up with the creative concept?

We can. Most teams already know what they want to say, so we start there and help shape it into a story. If you'd rather hand the whole concept over, we'll take it on. You sign off before anyone films.

Why Zarco Creative for a brand film?

Our crew came up through live broadcast news at Network Ten, so we find the story fast and keep set calm. We've filmed for brands like PwC, Bunnings, Penfolds and Sennheiser. And we run the whole thing for you, so you barely have to manage it.

Where we film

Across Sydney and greater NSW.

Based in Sydney, filming across the CBD, North Sydney, Macquarie Park, Parramatta, the Inner West and beyond. We travel across NSW and interstate for the right job.

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Tell us what’s coming up. Jess will come back with a plan and a fixed quote within one business day. No hard sell.

Jess Vieira, Zarco Creative
Jess Vieira Your point of contact, start to finish
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