Is this done completely remotely?

Yes, the entire process is conducted remotely, allowing families to participate from anywhere in the world.

What if our family is in different places?

The remote interview process makes it possible to include voices from family members in different cities or countries without travel or logistics.

Do we need to be comfortable on camera?

Each conversation is guided with warmth and care to help participants feel comfortable during the interview process.

Can the film be ready for the memorial service?

Yes, rush delivery is available depending on timeline and scope. Service-ready versions can be prepared for memorial services.

Can you make something simple and understated?

Yes, films can be designed to feel calm, respectful, and understated based on family preferences.

Can we have both a short and a longer version?

Yes, films can be delivered in multiple versions including a service-ready memorial film and a longer family keepsake.

Do you only create films after someone has passed away?

While the service specializes in memorial films, legacy tribute films can be created to preserve family stories and memories before they are lost.

Memorial & Legacy Films

Memorial films that bring their story to life

Tell us about your loved one

Watch a sample film

Created remotely

Packages from $600

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Watch a sample tribute

See how photos, gentle animation, voices, and music can come together to tell the story of a life.

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"It didn't feel like a standard tribute video. It felt like a real portrait of her life."

For families who want something more personal

When someone important has passed, families often want to create something beautiful — but not everyone is in one place, and a standard slideshow may not feel like enough.

Your family is in different cities or countries

We work remotely, so loved ones can take part from anywhere.

You want more than a basic tribute slideshow

We build the film around story, voice, memory, and emotional flow.

You need guidance, not more stress

We guide the process step by step so you are not left alone during a difficult time.

You want something beautiful and lasting

Shown at the memorial and kept as a family archive for years to come.

Packages

Choose the kind of tribute that fits your family

Essential Tribute

$600 USD · Up to 5 minutes

A short, personal photo tribute.

Favorite photos, meaningful words, and music come together in a short tribute. Selected photos can be gently brought to life, with optional AI narration to share the story behind them.

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Approximately 50 still photos

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Up to 9 AI-animated photos

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1 revision round

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First film in 1 day once materials are ready

Turnaround details

The first completed film is ready within 24 hours of the agreed start, once we have the required photos, story details, approvals, and payment. Your included revision follows your feedback; we confirm its timing with you.

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Memorial Edit

From $1,200 USD · 10–15 minutes

A fuller story through photos and home videos.

We help shape your photographs, home-video moments, and memories into a flowing story. Includes a story consultation, thoughtful editing, optional AI narration, music, titles, and digital delivery.

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Approximately 100 still photos

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Excerpts from up to 3 home videos

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Up to 15 AI-animated photos

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2 revision rounds
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Delivery details

We agree on the production schedule before starting.

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Legacy Tribute

From $2,500 USD · 20–30 minutes

Their story, told through the voices of family.

Guided remote interviews bring family memories into the film in their own words. We weave these conversations together with photos, home videos, music, and optional AI narration to create a lasting portrait of a life.

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2–3 guided remote interviews

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Family photos and home videos

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Up to 24 AI-animated photos

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Unlimited revisions within the agreed scope until final approval

Delivery details

Includes story consultation and development, cinematic editing, and service-ready and archival versions. We agree on the versions, lengths, and production schedule before starting.

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Family Documentary Tribute

From $4,500 USD · Up to 1 hour

A fuller documentary of their life and relationships.

Preserve the chapters of a life through several voices, family photographs, and home videos. We develop a thoughtful structure and bring the memories together in a documentary your family can share and return to.

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4–8 guided remote interviews

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Curated family photos and home videos

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Up to 36 AI-animated photos

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Unlimited revisions within the agreed scope until final approval

Delivery details

Includes story development, a chapter-based structure, optional AI narration, music, titles, documentary editing, and digital delivery. We agree on the production schedule before starting.

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How It Works

A calm, guided process

You do not need to have everything prepared before reaching out. We help you shape the film step by step, in a way that feels manageable and respectful.

Tell us about your loved one

Share a little about the person, the film you have in mind, and any date we should work toward.

Gather the memories

We help you select photos, videos, names, and stories, plus any photos to animate and a script if you want narration.

We create the film

We shape your materials into a tribute. For Legacy Tribute and Family Documentary Tribute, we also guide remote family interviews.

Review and receive

Watch the film, share your feedback, and receive the agreed files once you approve the final version.

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"The process was much gentler than we expected."

Why it's different

You do not need to have everything ready

Most families begin with just a few essentials. We help you narrow down what matters most, so you are not overwhelmed by sorting through everything at once.

We guide the rest — from story structure to interview flow to deciding which materials best support the film.

You may already have:

Names of the people who should be included

A memorial date or general timeline

A small selection of favourite photos

A few home videos, if available

Music ideas or meaningful songs

Stories, qualities, or moments that feel important

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Remote interviews

Include the people who matter — wherever they are

Families are rarely all in one place when a memorial needs to come together. Children may live in different countries. Siblings may be in different cities. Close friends may not be able to attend in person.

Our remote interview process makes it possible to include those voices without travel, crew logistics, or added pressure. Each conversation is guided with warmth and care, then shaped into one coherent and beautifully edited tribute film.

Family can participate from anywhere

Interviews can be scheduled separately

Ideal for international or dispersed families

No travel required

What your tribute can
become

Every film is shaped around what your family needs — from a single service-ready version to a fuller archive kept for years.

A service-ready memorial film

A beautiful version prepared for the memorial or celebration of life.

A longer family keepsake

A fuller version with additional voices and
memories for private sharing.

A private screening link

A secure way to share the film with family and friends who cannot attend in person.

A lasting family archive

A digital film that can be kept, revisited, and passed on.

What families value most

"We were in different countries and still managed to create something that felt intimate, personal, and beautifully true to him."

"The process was much gentler than we expected. We didn't have to figure everything out on our own."

"It didn't feel like a standard tribute video. It felt like a real portrait of her life."

"The interviews brought out stories we had never even heard before. The finished film became something our whole family will keep."

Starting points

Choose a short photo tribute or a fuller film told through family interviews. Every package includes music, titles, digital delivery, optional AI photo animation, and optional narration.

Essential Tribute

$600

Up to 5 minutes

A short photo tribute with up to 9 animated photos, optional narration, and 1 revision round.

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$1,200

Memorial Edit

A 10–15 minute tribute with approximately 100 still photos, up to 3 home videos, and up to 15 animated photos.

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$2,500

Legacy Tribute

A 20–30 minute memorial film with 2–3 remote interviews, up to 24 animated photos, and unlimited revisions within the agreed scope until final approval.

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$4,500

Family Documentary

A film of up to 1 hour with 4–8 remote interviews, up to 36 animated photos, and unlimited revisions within the agreed scope until final approval.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What do we need to provide?

Start with their name, a few favorite photos, some memories, and any memorial date. The photo counts are approximate guides; you can begin with fewer materials. We will explain what is needed for your package and help you choose what fits the film.

How does photo animation work?

We help select suitable photos and use AI to add gentle movement. Animation is included within your package's allowance, and you can review the results. You can also choose to keep any or all of your photos still.

Can you add narration?

Yes. Optional AI-generated narration is included in every package. We agree on the script with you and create the narration using a selected ElevenLabs AI voice. Original recordings and family interviews can also be included where agreed in your package.

Do we need to appear on camera or travel?

Essential Tribute and Memorial Edit do not require interviews. Legacy Tribute includes 2–3 guided remote interviews, and Family Documentary Tribute includes 4–8. Family members can join separately from different locations. Planning, sharing materials, reviews, and delivery all take place remotely.

How soon can our film be ready?

Essential Tribute's first completed film is ready within 24 hours of the agreed start, once the required materials, story details, approvals, and payment are received. Its included revision follows your feedback. We confirm timelines for other packages before starting. Tell us your memorial date when you get in touch.

What do the revision allowances cover?

Essential Tribute includes 1 revision round; Memorial Edit includes 2. A round means one collected set of requested changes. Legacy Tribute and Family Documentary Tribute include unlimited revisions within the agreed film scope until final approval. New interviews, a new concept, additional films, and other scope changes are quoted separately.

Can we have a shorter service film and a longer family version?

Yes. Tell us the lengths you need so we can agree on the versions included in your project. Legacy Tribute includes service-ready and archival versions; their exact lengths and formats are agreed before production. Additional versions for other packages can be discussed when we plan the film.

Can we create a legacy film during someone's lifetime?

Yes. We also create films for people who want to preserve their stories, memories, and voice during their lifetime.

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A personal, guided approach

Creating a memorial film should feel calm, not overwhelming

Creating a memorial film can feel overwhelming, especially when family members are in different places and emotions are still very raw.
Our role is to make the process feel calm and manageable. We help shape the story, guide the conversations, organise the materials, and create a film that feels thoughtful, respectful, and true to the person being remembered.
You can come with only a few photos, a timeline, or a simple idea. We'll help with the rest, step by step.

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Tell me about the story you'd like to preserve

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

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