Frequently asked questions

A family legacy film is a cinematic short film built from your family's photographs, home movies, documents and memories. Rather than a slideshow, it is shaped around a story: who your family are, where they came from, and what you want future generations to remember.

Films are commissioned individually. Short Moving Memory projects start at $495 CAD, Family Story films at $1,495 CAD, our Signature Legacy Film at $2,995 CAD, and Bespoke Family Documentaries at $5,000 CAD. We will give you a clear proposal after our first conversation.

It depends on the story. Short projects run about 60 to 90 seconds; our Signature Legacy Film is typically 5 to 10 minutes; bespoke documentaries can be longer.

There is no minimum. Some beautiful films are built from a handful of photographs and a few good stories. We will help you decide what is enough.

Photographs do not need to be perfect. Faded, torn, creased and stained photographs can often be carefully restored while keeping their original character.

Yes. Home movies and family videos can be included alongside photographs. [Supported formats and digitization details to be confirmed.]

Yes, where appropriate. Recorded conversations with parents, grandparents or relatives can become the voice of the film.

Yes. Memorial and tribute films are made with particular care, and we will work at whatever pace feels right for your family.

Yes. Family trees, records, and historical context can be woven into the film to place your family's story in its time and place.

Yes. Maps are one of the most effective ways to show journeys, migrations and the places that mattered.

For a small number of selected photographs, we use modern AI-assisted tools to add subtle, natural movement, such as a gentle turn of the head or a breeze through a scene. It is used sparingly and always reviewed by a person.

No. Our goal is never to rewrite the past or invent memories. We preserve the character of the original photographs, and every storytelling decision is made by people.

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No. You do not need to organize anything before contacting us. We can help you decide what to include.

Yes. Families often gather materials from several households. [Shared upload process placeholder.]

Yes. Many films are commissioned as gifts for anniversaries, birthdays, reunions and holidays. [Gift certificate details placeholder.]

Yes. We are based in Toronto and create family films for families across Canada and worldwide.

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You receive a high-resolution digital master of your film. [Optional physical heirloom delivery, such as a presentation box and archival USB, to be confirmed.]

Absolutely. Films are designed to be watched together, whether on a television at home or a screen at a gathering.