Every family is unique, so we offer three levels of depth and scope. All packages are built on the same foundation: emotional safety, thoughtful storytelling, and handcrafted editing.
Creative Family Movie Services
Silver – The Essentials
For families who want a focused, meaningful legacy film centered on one person or couple.
- Story consultation
- One primary interview session
- Light supporting footage (home, photos, key items)
- Edited Legacy Film (shorter format)
- Digital delivery + archival file
Best for: capturing the core story of a parent or grandparent.
Gold – The Story Arc
For families who want a more comprehensive picture of the life story, with more time, depth, and nuance.
- Extended story consultation & planning
- Longer or multiple interview sessions
- More supporting footage and visual storytelling
- Narrative editing with chapters (childhood, family, career, wisdom)
- Family Premiere support (guidance on how to make it special)
- Digital delivery + archival file set
Best for: multi-chapter, richly detailed life stories.
Black – The Heirloom Experience
For families who want the most complete, cinematic legacy they can create.
- Multi-session interviews (could include multiple family members)
- On-location filming in meaningful places (home, outdoors, special locations)
- Extensive supporting footage, photos, and memorabilia
- Deep narrative structure with emotional arc and multiple storylines
- Personalized Premiere Experience support (ideas, structure, printed materials)
- Custom archival kit for long-term preservation
- Optional yearly “update” session (at added rate)
Best for: creating a once-in-a-generation heirloom that becomes part of the family identity.
Every family has a story. Very few have theirs artfully curated, elegantly preserved, and crafted into a cinematic heirloom designed to be passed down for generations. The Legacy Film Experience is our white-glove storytelling service; intimate, collaborative, and fully bespoke.
We begin by partnering with one primary family historian to understand the essence of your family’s narrative. Together, we explore the milestones, values, traditions, and defining moments that should live on. From there, our editors and storytellers shape a narrative arc worthy of your legacy. Your photos and videos become the visual foundation: each image is intentionally placed, typically shown for 3–5 seconds, allowing roughly 12–15 carefully chosen photos per minute of film. If you prefer, we can meticulously cull your images, selecting only the most expressive, meaningful moments. Or, if you’d rather hand us everything, our team will arrange your memories into a seamless, emotionally resonant story.
Signature On-Location Filming
For families who desire interviews, we bring the experience directly to you. Filming typically takes place in the residence of the family member being featured, creating a relaxed, comfortable setting that encourages authenticity. When multiple family members can gather at a single location, it elevates the project even further, shared conversations, gentle teasing, laughter, and spontaneous moments often become the heart of the film.
Effortless Media Transfer & Concierge Support
For clients who prefer a remote experience, the entire process can be completed virtually. Simply upload all your photos and videos to one of our secure, approved cloud platforms. If you’d like a more elegant solution, we will send a premium flash drive kit for effortless transfer. The logistics can feel complex, and that’s precisely why we handle them with care, discretion, and full concierge support.
Private Collaboration & Story Development
While our editors work in quiet, cinematic studios to bring your film to life, our service is deeply personal. You’ll always know exactly who is crafting your family’s story. We begin with a private Zoom or phone consultation, where you share your family’s history in your own words. Our team then prepares a refined narrative outline. Once approved, we begin the compilation and creative direction of your film.
If your experience includes on-location filming, please allow additional time for story shaping, interview design, and scene development. Every detail is considered. Every moment is intentional. This is heritage storytelling at its highest level, a luxurious, emotionally rich film crafted exclusively for your family.
Email mike@creativefamilymemories.com
