Video memoirs – Personal Life Story Documentaries
Capture family life stories and precious memories in a personal documentary (or video memoir). These powerful videos tell personal stories and memories of loved ones past and present in a documentary style, so the stories (and personalities of the storytellers) are not forgotten.
Capture the story PLUS the personality of the storyteller
Hearing the voice of a loved one in a video memoir – sharing their story, insights, feelings and memories of their life – is a priceless gift for future generations.
At the editing stage, old photos are included to enhance the story, and capture precious names and details of old photos that may otherwise be lost.
Contact me and let’s get you started on saving stories and memories of your family in a life story video documentary.
Remember, your family wants to inherit your stories, not your stuff.
Life story documentary recording options
Keen to DIY? Buy the Step-by-step Ebook with video masterclass
Buy the DIY step-by-step How to Film a Life Story ebook (with practical exercises plus BONUS walk-through video) and get started on your life story project today for just $37 NZD!
Why am I sharing my processes with you in this book? Because I’m passionate about helping to save as many stories as possible, and want to make that happen with an easy step-by-step guide.
If you get stuck on the editing (that’s not for everyone!) get in touch.
Why I started Moving Memories
Moving Memories is dedicated to the memory of my dear Dad, Tony Parker. After losing Dad at just 78 years young in 2018 without saving his stories, I wanted to help families preserve their family stories on video.
Too many stories get lost when family members pass away, but recording stories on video keeps these stories alive – and families get to see and hear the stories directly from the storyteller. They get to experience their voices, mannerisms, facial expressions, quirks and personality.
I want everyone to have the opportunity to save stories and precious memories of loved ones so they don’t get lost or forgotten. For more about me, go to the About Me page.
Get the 30 Life Story Interview Questions
Complete the form below to receive a list of 30 life story interview questions.
This list is a mix of questions, ranging from early life to later life, and include some great thought-provoking questions (such as “If you could change 1 thing in the world, what would it be and why?”). You won’t need to use all 30 questions in your story, or you may not like some of the questions. It’s your story – so you decide.
Download a Photo Memory Worksheet
Download this printable Photo memory worksheet (no signup needed) to help you start recording details of old photographs. Include WHO is in it, WHERE it was taken, WHEN it was taken, WHAT memories it brings up and HOW it makes you feel.
This exercise can uncover some wonderful stories and can be a helpful tool for people with dementia to trigger memories.
Contact me if you have any questions.
What my Clients Say
“ The video you made with our Dad capturing his childhood memories weaving in unseen photos, and stories, is a taonga our whānau will treasure forever. A special bonus was that he agreed to you filming him playing the guitar while singing his favourite waiata.“
Imagine being able to watch someone you love sharing their stories and true essence on camera in their own words and in their own voice. What a priceless gift for family and future generations to treasure.
Our older generation don’t have the digital footprint that our current generation has, so when they have gone from our lives their stories and family knowledge will also be gone – unless we RECORD them. These keepsake personal documentary videos capture precious stories and memories forever.
There’s no better way to capture the emotion of a story and personality of the storyteller than with video. Facial expressions and mannerisms add so much to what you share with others – and bring the story to life. Everyone’s story matters and can actually help others to heal and thrive, so don’t let your story (or the story of a loved one) be lost or forgotten.
Book a FREE call to plan your Life Story Documentary video
Book a 20 minute free call to discuss your life story memoir video and start planning what you’d like to include.
Let’s make sure that your family stories and memories don’t get lost or forgotten.