Legacy Videos & Life-Story Films
Preserve memories and life stories in cinematic films your family will cherish for generations. Through thoughtful interviews and storytelling, we create personal documentaries that capture life stories and family legacies in a meaningful and timeless way.
What is a legacy video?
A legacy video is a short personal documentary built around a person telling their own story: where they came from, what they lived through, what they believe and what they want to pass on. It’s a modern autobiography the whole family can watch, share and keep.
How a legacy film is made
Every legacy film is built on a thoughtful, unhurried interview. We then shape the conversation into a film. When our founder made a legacy film for his own 96-year-old grandmother, he edited a two-and-a-half-hour interview into a 20-minute film about who she was as a woman, her wisdom, and what she leaves behind for her family.
Legacy films we’ve made
Legacy film
Abuelita Betty
Our founder’s legacy film for his 96-year-old grandmother, Beatriz Rojas Comella: a two-and-a-half-hour interview edited into a 20-minute portrait.
Celebration of life · Saratoga Springs
Garrett Smith
A film celebrating the life and legacy of Garrett Smith, a native of Saratoga Springs, survived by his partner and two children.
Legacy film · In Spanish
Abuelo Cundo
A Spanish-language legacy film about Costa Rican Rodolfo Gonzalez Morera.
Personal documentary
Andy Gilpin
A look at a remarkable man, his battle with ALS, and his resilience and positive outlook on life.
Who legacy films are for
- Parents and grandparents whose stories, voices and wisdom the family wants to keep
- Families honoring someone who has passed, with a film that celebrates a life
- People facing illness who want to share their own perspective while they can
- Families who speak Spanish: legacy films can be made in Spanish, the language of the person telling the story
Legacy films in the Capital Region
We come to you to film legacy interviews, throughout Albany and the Capital Region, including Saratoga County.
Questions families ask
How long is a legacy film?
It depends on the story and what your family wants. As one example, our film for Abuelita Betty turned a two-and-a-half-hour interview into a 20-minute film.
Can the film be made in Spanish?
Yes. Our founder grew up in Mexico City, and our Abuelo Cundo legacy film was produced in Spanish.
Can you make a film for someone who has passed away?
Yes. Our film for Garrett Smith celebrates the life and legacy of a Saratoga Springs native.
Where do you film?
We come to you, throughout the Capital Region and the Tri-State area.
Whose story should your family keep?
Start with a conversation. Tell us a little about the person you want to honor.