6 Creative Ways to Preserve Your Parents' or Grandparents' Memories
When my grandfather passed away after his battle with cancer, my relatives went through his house in the customary "I want that couch,"...
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True Medusa Pictures
VIDEO MEMOIRS
"The gift of a lifetime"
A Video Memoir is a personalized documentary video about your life, or that of a loved one.
You are the narrator. You get to share your life story in your own words. No need to mess with trying to write a book about yourself or fiddling with a camera. We will ask all the questions and you will receive a beautiful keepsake that you can pass down for generations.
Makes a creative gift for grandparents or parents who want to preserve your family stories for future generations.
perfect for
anniversaries - christmas - birthdays - retirement - any occasion
what is included
* Not in your budget?
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"American Legacy Memoir" grants...
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1. interview
We will start with an introductory call or meeting to discuss what sorts of stories, memories, or themes you want to share about your life. This could include: family, military service, careers, adventures, etc.
3. filming
You will spend a day with Sophie as you walk down memory lane, conduct your on-camera interview, and collects any visual assets that are integral for your story.
5. elegant gift packaging
When your Memoir is completed, you will receive one complimentary flash drive in one of our beautiful, customizable keepsake boxes. Additional boxes can be purchased if you would like multiple copies.
2. story building
We can start collecting and cataloging your photos, letters, and videos that help support your stories. We will help you find the best ones. These will be digitally scanned in and used in the final video.
4. Editing
All of the videos, photos, and other assets will be edited into a 30+ minute video. This can be previewed before packaging and finalizing.
Perfect for
Christmas
gifts
Sophia
Package
- 1.5 hour interview
- 30-60 minute video
- 1 complimentary gift box
Perfect for anniver-
saries
Rose
Package
- x2 interviews
- 1.5 hour interview each
- 90-120 minute videos
- Up to 20 photos or videos in final edit
- 2 complimentary gift boxes
Perfect for Birthday
gifts
blanche
Package
- 2.5 hour interview (1 subject)
- 60-90 minute video
- 1 hour natural documentary filming session
- Up to 20 photos or videos in final edit
- 3 complimentary gift boxes
Perfect for
large
families
dorothy package
- 3.5 hour interview (1 subject)
- 90-120 minute video
- 2 hour natural documentary filming session
- Unlimited photos or videos in final edit
- 6 complimentary gift boxes
Bedtime stories anchor
NEW!
bedtime stories
A beautiful 5-10 minute video showing a reading of your favorite storybook
featuring that all-important view of the pages and pictures.
For children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren alike who enjoy imaginative reading adventures together.
This perfect budget-friendly option for many bedtimes to come.
TESTIMONIALS
“IT WAS AN INTERESTING EXPERIENCE TO WALK THROUGH IT ALL AND REFLECT ON WHAT WAS TRULY IMPORTANT TO ME. IT HAS SURE BEEN A GOOD RIDE."
Karen
Roseville, MN
“THE MOST IMPORTANT THING CHANGES FROM TIME TO TIME, AND SOMETIMES IT DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU ARE FACING IN LIFE...I WAS SO HAPPY TO GIVE A GIFT OF MY MEMORIES TO MY FAMILY."
Dan
Eden Prairie, MN
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