Agenda Brown | Exploring Identity Through Prosthetics
The most interesting part of creative work is often invisible in the final piece
Client: Agenda Brown
Agency: Christopher Hyndman
Project Type: Short documentary video
Photographer Agenda Brown was moving from his established Hands series towards a new body of work exploring people’s relationships with their prosthetic limbs. The photographs themselves could show the final result. The film had a different job. It needed to reveal why Agenda was making the work, how he approached the people he photographed and the questions around identity, adaptation and individuality that sat behind the images.
The documentary follows Agenda in his studio as those ideas develop through conversation and the photography process itself. Rather than explaining the project from outside, we stay close to the artist and allow his intent to emerge through what he does and says.
The result gives the audience a way into the work before they encounter the finished photographs. It turns artistic process into context.
Why Testimonial Videos work — and what problems they solve
This was more than just “art documentation.” It was about building understanding, connection, and credibility. Agenda was the storyteller here — sharing his own journey, perspective, and intentions.
Human-centred storytelling for impact
Whether you’re launching a campaign, sharing lived experience, or telling the story behind a creative process, human-led video like this connects in ways static content simply can’t. It turns ideas into empathy and audiences into allies.
Founder, artist, or changemaker — if you’re trying to help people feel your story, not just see it, videos like this are one of the most powerful tools you can create.
🙌 What problem did this video solve:
This was more than just “art documentation.” It was about building understanding, connection, and credibility. In a world flooded with visuals, the film helped Agenda:
- Share the deeper intent behind the project in his own voice
- Build trust with audiences by showing the respect and care he brought to the topic
- Support the gallery and media promotion of the exhibition with an emotionally engaging asset
Why use a testimonial-style video?
This type of founder-led testimonial video helps solve key brand challenges:
- Clarifies intent behind creative or mission-driven work
- Builds emotional resonance by putting a human face to the project
- Elevates the perceived value of the work for sponsors, partners, or institutions
- Provides a press-friendly asset to drive awareness and coverage
In loving memory
Agenda passed away in July 2024. It remains one of the most meaningful projects we’ve worked on, and a small window into the way he saw the world — with sensitivity, intention, and truth. We’re honoured to keep this work here, in remembrance.
The Story Behind the Project
The shoot took place over a single day with a two-person crew—a producer/director and myself as Director of Photography. We used one camera for both the interview and b-roll, capturing an intimate look at Agenda’s creative process. The interview was filmed in the morning, followed by the photography session in the afternoon, which I filmed for b-roll. To maintain the raw, authentic feel of the piece, we used minimal lighting—just one light with a softbox—to create a natural yet refined visual atmosphere.
