Legacy Films
A cinematic documentary capturing the people you love, in their own words, for generations to come.
We don't ask enough questions...
We grow up with people, live beside them and love them deeply. But do we ever stop to really hear their story? What shaped them? What moments mattered most?
The longer we leave it, the harder it is to go back.
It started with my mum…
In December 2024, I filmed a conversation with my mum about what it was really like raising us.
Her stories, paired with old home footage, became something I’ll keep forever.
The longer I have it, the more it means.
Now, I offer the same to other families, a way to capture someone’s story, in their own words, with care and honesty.
Memories in motion
Anna Cortis in Crackington Haven
My mum reflects on more than 100 years of family history in a North Cornwall village and her memories of raising her two boys there.
Her stories, paired with old home footage, became something I’ll keep forever.
Andrei Donko: The road to 100 miles
Andrei shares a moving insight into his mum’s battle with Parkinson’s, how he uses radical acceptance to cope with the situation, and how it’s driven him to push his body to the limit.
Memories in motion
Anna Cortis in Crackington Haven
My mum reflects on more than 100 years of family history in a North Cornwall village and her memories of raising her two boys there.
Her stories, paired with old home footage, became something I’ll keep forever.
Andrei Donko: The road to 100 miles
Andrei shares a moving insight into his mum’s battle with Parkinson’s, how he uses radical acceptance to cope with the situation, and how it’s driven him to push his body to the limit.
This isn’t just a film
It’s a window into someone’s life. Told from their point of view, in their words.
It’s something to watch now and cherish forever.
It’s for children not yet born, and for families who want to stay connected to what matters most.
Package Pricing
Tier 1
£450
10 minute final film
Up to 30 minute interview
Basic cutaway shots
Up to 30-minutes of submitted family footage and 100 photographs
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Tier 2
£600
15 minute final film
Extended interview
Extended cutaway shots
Up to 90-minutes of submitted family footage and 300 photographs
Tier 3
£800
20 minute final film
Extended interviews in multiple environments
Extended cutaway shots including a visit to a second location
Up to 3 hours of submitted family footage and 500 photographs
Package pricing
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Up to 30 minute interview
Basic cutaway shots
Up to 30-minutes of submitted family footage and 100 photographs
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Extended interview
Extended cutaway shots
Up to 90-minutes of submitted family footage and 300 photographs
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Extended interviews in multiple environments
Extended cutaway shots including a visit to a second location
Up to 3 hours of submitted family footage and 500 photographs
Why create a Legacy Film?
“James did an incredible job of helping me to open up and he turned my words into a free-flowing, powerful narrative that will be with me forever.
One day, I’ll show it to my children so they can see how their grandma pushed through, despite everything.”
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Whether it’s an anniversary, a graduation, a significant birthday or something hard earned, these moments have long backstories. Your film can unpick and preserve how they came to be.
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As well as facts and dates, your legacy film is about capturing someone’s essence – their voice, values, humour and heart – so future generations can not only know where they come from, but also who they come from.
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A legacy film isn’t just something to keep - it’s a way to honour someone as they are now. It gives them the space to speak, feel heard and reflect. It’s a way of saying: your story matters, and we’re listening.
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Whether its a graduation, big birthday or memorial event, your film will bring emotional gravitas to a special moment.
There’s no perfect time, just the right one.
If you’ve ever thought “I wish I knew more” or “we should record this story” now is the moment to begin.