What’s Included
A Complete Foundation for Preserving a Legacy
Every Legacy Film begins with a carefully considered foundation. This page outlines what is always included — before any optional additions are discussed.
The Core Legacy Film Includes
Every Core Legacy Film is thoughtfully created and includes:
Pre-production planning
Time spent understanding the story before filming begins.Guided questionnaire & preparation
A structured but gentle framework to help uncover what matters most.One filmed interview
A calm, conversational on-camera interview with one primary subject.One meaningful filming location
Most often a home, workspace, or place deeply connected to the story.Documentary-style B-roll
Thoughtful visual details such as heirlooms, environments, gestures, and moments of work or reflection.Professional audio capture
Clean, natural sound recorded with care and redundancy.Aerial or creative camera work
Drone or creative camera perspectives where appropriate — always in service of the story, never as spectacle.Editorial storytelling
The film is shaped in the edit with attention to pacing, emotion, and authenticity. Film length varies by story.Premium keepsake delivery
A beautifully presented keepsake box containing an archival-quality USB with your Cinematic UHD 4K Legacy Film and any selected assets.Year 1 archival stewardship
Secure archival protection included for peace of mind.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
All optional additions are discussed during planning and selected only if they serve the story.
-
Some stories are best told through more than one voice. Additional interviews allow family members, colleagues, or loved ones to add perspective, depth, and memory to the film.
-
When a story extends beyond a single place, additional locations can help capture meaningful environments — such as a workplace, family property, or place of personal significance.
-
Short, dedicated recordings created for specific individuals — such as children or grandchildren — offering a more intimate message meant to be received privately, now or in the future.
-
Additional archival-quality USBs presented in matching keepsake boxes, allowing family members or organizations to hold their own physical copy of the Legacy Film.
-
A private, shareable viewing link with optional QR code cards, allowing trusted family members to watch the film securely and at their own pace.
-
A shorter edit drawn from your Legacy Film, intended for private sharing with select family members or close connections
-
A private screening of your Legacy Film in a theatre setting, creating a shared moment of reflection for family and close friends.
-
Professional still portraits captured during filming, designed to stand on their own as timeless images — suitable for personal archives or display within the home.
-
A beautifully produced hardcover book combining still imagery from the film with selected words and reflections, creating a tangible companion to the Legacy Film.
-
A dedicated pre-shoot conversation or written exercise designed to explore themes, memories, and narrative arcs before filming begins that goes even deeper and further into your family history.
-
Structured preparation and on-site teleprompter support for those who prefer guided wording or feel more comfortable reading prepared dialogue.
-
Professional hair and makeup support on the filming day to ensure subjects feel comfortable, confident, and camera-ready.
-
Custom-designed visual elements such as family trees, timelines, or simple graphics that help clarify relationships, history, or chronology within the film.
-
Careful scanning, organization, and light restoration of photographs or documents to preserve and integrate them thoughtfully into your Legacy Film.
-
Some stories require a more layered narrative approach — weaving timelines, voices, or themes together. This option supports deeper editorial craftsmanship when the story calls for it.
-
Additional editorial time for films with longer runtimes, multiple narrative layers, or increased storytelling complexity
-
Subtitles improve accessibility and allow stories to be shared across generations and languages. Files are provided separately so they can evolve alongside future formats.
-
An original musical theme composed specifically for the story, designed to support the emotional tone of the film without overpowering it. This music becomes part of the legacy itself.
-
Optional ongoing stewardship beyond the first year, ensuring stories remain protected, retrievable, and preserved with care over time.
-
A secure digital scan of your will, included on selected archival USBs for private family reference.
-
A separate filmed reading of your will translated into clear, plain language — allowing you to explain your intentions in your own words.
(Recorded as a standalone video.)