Your story is your life — and your life is your legacy.
You’ve lived through moments that no one else has. It’s time to put them on the record.
At The Life Chronicles, we create cinematic films and audio portraits that capture your essence — in your own words and voice. Whether you’re telling your story for your children, your grandchildren, or simply for yourself, this documentary becomes a timeless keepsake that can be revisited and shared for generations.
A photo shows what you looked like. A video shows who you were. Your laugh. Your voice. The way you tell a story. The pause before you say something that matters. That’s what we capture.
Our Individual Packages
The Full Life Story Film | Starting at $4,500
Our signature experience. A 2–3 hour interview session with a professional interviewer who guides you through the chapters of your life — childhood, family, career, love, loss, wisdom, and the messages you want to leave behind. Edited into a 30–60 minute cinematic film.
- Length: 30–60 min final film
- Includes: Professional interviewer, filming, editing, colour grading, music, and digital delivery
- Add-ons available: Photobook, podcast series, portrait session, USB keepsake
Individual Documentary — Extended | Starting at $5,500
The premium version of our individual documentary. A full-day session (up to 8 hours on location) at one meaningful place — your home, childhood neighbourhood, or another special spot. With 150+ guided questions and room for deeper storytelling, this creates the most comprehensive record of your life.
- Length: Up to 1.5 hours final film
- Location: One meaningful location of your choice
- Time on location: Up to 8 hours
- Secondary interviews: 1–2 additional people (family, friends) can join, up to 30 min each
- Media contributions: Up to 50 photos, video clips, or memorabilia woven into the film
- Social highlights: Two short clips (up to 45 sec each) for social media
The Next Chapter — Update Session | Starting at $2,200
Already filmed your story with us? Life didn’t stop — and neither should your film. A follow-up session capturing new milestones, updated wisdom, and “what happened since.” Edited as a companion piece to your original.
- Length: 15–30 min final film
- Perfect for: Returning clients who filmed 1–5 years ago
The Photo Chronicle Session | Starting at $2,800
A professional portrait photography session combined with environmental storytelling. Bring meaningful objects, old photos, and heirlooms. We create both a digital gallery and a printed photobook that tells your story through images.
My Life: The Podcast | Starting at $1,800
Your life story, edited into a 4–6 episode private podcast series, organized by life chapter. Shareable with family via a private link. Perfect for those who prefer audio, or as a companion to your film.
Story Starter Session | Starting at $800
Not ready for the full experience? Start here. A 30-minute introductory session to get comfortable on camera, with a guided question booklet to spark your memories. Delivered as a 5–8 minute highlight film. A low-commitment way to begin — and the session fee applies as a credit if you upgrade within 60 days.
- Length: 5–8 min highlight film
- Includes: 30-minute session, guided question booklet, basic editing, and digital delivery
- 100% credit: Applies toward any full package within 60 days
Annual Story Subscription | Starting at $3,500/year
Four quarterly mini-sessions (30 min each), each exploring a different life theme. Season 1: Childhood. Season 2: Career. Season 3: Relationships. Season 4: Legacy. Builds into a complete series over the year.
Supplement Your Film
- Legacy Photobook — $550 — Premium hardcover book with portraits, family photos, and quotes from your interview. The physical companion to your film.
- Podcast Series — $500 — Your story in audio, organized by life chapter. Share it with family anywhere in the world.
- Professional Portraits — $300 — Individual and environmental portraits captured during your session.
- Social Media Highlights — $150 — Two short clips (up to 45 seconds each) for sharing on social media.
- USB Keepsake Box — $150 — Your film on a custom-engraved USB drive in a beautiful presentation box.
- Additional Family Copies (DVD/Blu-ray) — $120 — A set of 3 copies to share with children, siblings, or loved ones.
- Media Digitization — from $150 — We’ll scan and digitize old photos, slides, or VHS tapes and weave them into your film. Price varies by volume.
- Raw Interview Footage — $200 — The full, unedited interview. Every story and moment preserved, beyond the final cut.
- Subtitles & Translation — $250/language — Professional subtitles for multilingual families or international sharing.
- Memorial/Celebration of Life Edit — $400 — If a loved one passes, we can re-edit their existing film into a shorter tribute version for memorial services.
Why Document Your Life Story?
- Bring your family history to life with more than names and dates — tell the stories behind them.
- Preserve your voice, personality, and presence so loved ones can always see and hear you.
- Pass down your values and life lessons in your own words, creating a living legacy.
- Mark a milestone — a birthday, retirement, or other turning point — with a story that celebrates your journey.
- Experience the joy of reflection — most clients say the interview itself was one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives.
Join Our Community
Story Circle Events: Once a month, we host a small-group storytelling event (8–12 people). Everyone shares a story on a theme. We film it. It becomes part of an anthology. It’s part community, part storytelling, part documentary — and it’s the most powerful hour you’ll spend all month.
Ready to tell your story? Your life has been extraordinary — even the ordinary parts. We bring a professional crew to you, ask the questions that unlock the stories you didn’t know you needed to tell, and turn them into something your family will keep forever.