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

Have you ever wished you had recorded your parents or grandparents sharing their favourite memories? Many people regret not doing this, including me.

Hearing their voice and seeing their expressions on film – sharing stories, 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.

Video Life Story Memoir Interview

Face to Face Filming

Remote Online Filming

How to Film a Life Story (DIY)

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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.

Video Memoir Interview

Video Memoir Interview

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.

What my Clients Say

“My Dad is a real character and storyteller, and with the passing of two of his siblings recently, I felt I had to get his story telling recorded to keep as a family treasure.

Nicola worked very professionally to produce just that. She guided us through the process and has definitely captured the true essence of my Dad in the quality videos she created of his life story. She went out of her way to visit his birth town to take photos to include in his video. I am very pleased I didn’t put off getting this done.

Now, whenever I am listening to Dad recounting stories, I feel I can relax, knowing I have him recorded and that future generations will be able to learn more about the family. Nicola’s communication was excellent throughout the process and she worked with us patiently to finalise the edits. I highly recommend her work to anyone contemplating doing something similar.”

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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.

Why use Video?

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.

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