Legacy films aren’t just family stories and history. There are so many more possibilities to capture memories, preserve family essence and pass on shared knowledge.
Here are some creative ideas to capture your family treasures:
Talking about the mothers of your family
A fun and easy way to get everyone in the family talking about their memories is to talk about the mothers, past and present. It gives families context to talk about the women no longer with us, their personalities and stories, who they were and what they meant to us.
Imagine making the film in Winter or early Spring and having it ready in time for a special viewing right around Mother’s Day. A priceless eternal gift for the family that spans generations.
Answering random questions
It won’t tell your family story in full, but the answers to these questions will tell you a lot about a person’s character and experience you probably don’t know about. We give a set of these 52 custom-made cards to every family we make a film for; fostering insightful conversation, deep reflection and fascinating stories to share.
Legacy films in hospice care
They wish they had done it sooner. -Had the foresight to capture their life story before they were told the sun is setting on their journey. And yet, there’s hardly a better time to reflect on a full life in retrospect. Click here to download our brochure about legacy films in hospice care. Or click here to read our article about the subject from firsthand experience.
Legacy films for family offices
Legal documents transfer wealth. Legacy films transfer wisdom. Many of the best family offices believe that preserving values is just as important as maintaining assets. It’s often considered an emotional complement to an estate plan. Our films serve a variety of purposes for the family office, such as: preserving family values, preparing future generations, capturing the family story, succession planning, and helping future generations understand the family’s history and shared values. For more information, take a look at some of our dedicated pages for Wealth Advisors, Estate Planners, Family Offices and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals.