An audio recording of a person’s life is a treasured family keepsake, preserving their voice, memories and personality for future generations.It can also be a valuable record for community organisations, libraries and archives.
It begins with a conversation with the individual about their life and what they would like most to capture.Then Cosmo designs a series of relaxed interviews which take place in a comfortable setting, usually at home or in another special location.In the edit suite, he carefully crafts the recordings into a polished audio story, that stays true to the person’s voice.
The finished, broadcast-quality digital audio recording becomes a lasting record to keep, to share with family and future generations, and to preserve in public archives.Written transcriptions can also be supplied with the recording, which can be especially useful for people wanting to write a book.
Listen to an excerpt from a four-part life history recorded in Marlborough in 2026
Cosmo is an Ōtautahi Christchurch based storyteller, producer, interviewer and writer with 20 year's experience in radio, television and documentary filmmaking.His work is grounded in careful listening, intuitive directing, and creating the kind of space where people feel at ease telling their story in their own words.
Get in touch to discuss a project, ask about pricing, or arrange a recording:
Cosmo’s work also spans documentary film, long-form writing, research, story consultancy and subject-led advocacy
Cosmo took this photograph of Johnny Toogood. It was a privilege to document his story while there was still time.