Meet our (growing) team!
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news - our filmmaking team has grown!
As you may know, Big Stories Little Films started just as a Sydney-based legacy film service created by Danika Armytage, who continues to be the Sydney filmmaker. But, we now have both a Melbourne AND a Brisbane film maker who can tell your life stories without you needing to pay any travel fees!
When selecting our new team members, we didn’t just look for talented and experienced documentary filmmakers—we searched for genuinely lovely people. Why? Because creating a legacy film is deeply personal. When you welcome us into your home, your family, and your history, we don’t take that privilege lightly. We feel honoured to help tell the stories of your ancestors and loved ones with the care and respect they deserve.
So, no matter where you are in Australia, you can know that your filmmaker will bring warmth, professionalism, and a deep commitment to telling your story.
Now, without further ado, we’re delighted to introduce our new Melbourne and Brisbane filmmakers—
MELBOURNE – KRISTINA KRASKOV
Kristina Kraskov is a Melbourne based documentary filmmaker who loves making films about unusual subject matters, her debut feature 'Spreadsheet Champions' premiered at SXSW 2025. Kristina has shot and directed several online shorts for Vice and works in Television as a freelance Shooter- Producer. She loves nothing more than venturing out to new places and interviewing new people to make something special. When she's not filming Kristina loves spending time at home with her 3 rescue dogs and 50 house plants.
BRISBANE – TANYA RIVERA
Tanya Rivera is a shooter producer passionate about telling meaningful stories. In 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production from Griffith Film School, where she majored in cinematography and producing. She then went on to work in broadcasting and documentary filmmaking. Tanya believes in the power of storytelling to preserve history and honour personal journeys. She is dedicated to capturing stories that can be passed down for generations, ensuring that memories, voices, and legacies live on through film. When she is not filming, she enjoys chasing waves and renovating her beach shack.
