Time is finite. A legacy is forever.
Ensure your loved one's story lives on.
A legacy is more than DNA and a family tree. It’s your journey, experiences, and values in how you got here. That’s your family story. Let our expertise help preserve it.
Honor those who have invested so much in you by preserving their story – as only they can tell it. Capture the essence of your loved ones with a Legacy Film. Future generations will forever enjoy a carefully crafted, first-hand video of your family member’s life.
A Legacy Film makes a wonderfully unique gift for any member of the family. Big or small, we would love to make sure your loved one's legacy is captured, honored, and remembered for generations to come.
How it works
We’ll work with you from start to finish to provide you with a video you can be proud of.
Book us! It all begins with you contacting us and booking your date. Once your date is scheduled, we can start preparing questions to asked your loved one.
Lights! Camera! Action! On your scheduled date, we’ll arrive about 15-30 minutes before the interview to set up cameras, lights, and audio equipment. We let the camera roll and get your legacy on film.
The Big Premiere. You receive a video that meets the specifications you selected 2-4 weeks after filming.
Watch one of our sample videos here:
Package Options
Snapshot Package: $450
Multiple camera setup
Up to 45-minute interview
Photo/image scanning up to 10 images
Final edited video (length dependent on interview length)
Spotlight Package: $800
Multiple camera setup
Up to 70-minute interview
Photo/image scanning up to 25 images
Final edited video (length dependent on interview length)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there standard questions you recommend asking during the interview?
A: We want your video to be your own – truly unique – so you will know best what questions to ask your loved one. It may be helpful to brainstorm with your family about key topics you want to capture in the video. That being said, we can gladly help you uncover those questions that will make for a good video. Some topics to consider are:
Stages of life such as early childhood, school years, or working years
Significant relationships such as parents, grandparents, spouse, and children
Major milestones, such as a first job or a move
Important experiences
Interests and hobbies
Lessons learned and personal philosophies
Here are a few typical conversation starters to help get you started:
What is the earliest memory you can recall?
Tell me about a time where your values were challenged.
What is the biggest difference between today and when you were growing up?
Share with me how you met your wife/husband.
Q: Who will be doing the interview?
A: There are a couple ways to do this.
Option 1: Another family member conducts the interview, as people typically open up more to their own family members than to strangers.
Option 2: One of our skilled interviewers asks the questions.
Either way, we will work hard to see that all the technical details of cameras, audio devices, and lighting equipment are running at optimal levels during the interview.
Q: If I’m going to conduct the interview, how should I prepare?
A: We suggest investing more time in mental preparation than physical preparation. In order to get the most natural interview possible, don’t share your questions in advance with the family member being interviewed. Instead, ask them ahead of time to think about key portions of their life story they wish to pass along to future generations. While we certainly encourage your family member to look his/her best, the content of the stories is what you’ll remember years down the road.
Q: What if my family member talks about things they later want to be removed from the video?
A: No worries – just let us know after the shoot and we can make sure it’s not part of the final presentation. This is their legacy after all and we want to provide you with a video you’ll be proud to show for a long time.
Q: What about photographs? Can we include those in the video somehow?
A: Absolutely. Photographs and other items such as newspaper clippings, hand-made items, medals, etc., supplement a Legacy Film very well. We can collect photos when we film your video and return them shortly after we have scanned them. Other items can be filmed on location.
Q: My family member has a hobby (like woodworking, quilting, fixing up old cars, etc.). Is there a way we can add that to the video?
A: Of course! Anything that your family member likes doing, we'd like to include. Those things add a great personal touch and make your video unique. If there is something that we can highlight, we will work that into the location selection and film it on the day of the interview.
Q: How is the video given to me? How many copies do I receive?
A: The high-definition video is presented via a digital link for download. Physical media like discs or flash drives are available upon request for an additional charge.
Q: What if I lose my video over the next couple of years? Can I get another copy from you?
A: Yes, we back up all final presentations to a cloud server to ensure this Legacy Film can last long into the future. However, we highly recommend that you download and back up your video, too.
Q: After filming, how long does it take to receive my video?
A: While every video is unique, you can expect your video 2 weeks after filming.
Q: Can I give a Legacy Film as a gift?
A: A Legacy Film makes a wonderfully unique gift. What better way to celebrate an anniversary, retirement, reunion, birthday, or even a birth. Share the cost with several family members and give your loved one a gift they won’t forget. We will even provide you with a certificate to help you present your gift.
Other questions? Send us a message. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and help you document your loved one’s lasting legacy.