What if they dislike cameras?
They do not need to address the lens. They talk with an interviewer, take breaks, correct themselves, and settle into a real conversation without memorized lines.
Deerfield, Illinois
Record a Deerfield parent’s life story in their own voice.
We create private life story films for Deerfield parents and grandparents—real conversation, professional picture and sound, and a finished documentary the family can watch together.
Deerfield life story film packages
See the whole range up front.
All three include preparation, professional filming, editing, revision rounds, and private delivery.
The story map
You do not need to invent an interview.
Where did home begin?Who changed your direction?What did work teach you?What did you get wrong?What should the family keep doing?What still makes you laugh?
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One comfortable conversation
The Story Portrait keeps the setup small.
It works well when the goal is one person, one familiar place, and the stories the family most wants to hear in their own voice.
8–12 min
Typical completion: 6–8 weeks
See the full packageNot sure they will know what to say?
That is normal. We prepare with the family, begin with easy ground, and guide the conversation without handing anyone a script.
See what the day feels likeA comfortable Deerfield interview
The filming plan can adjust to the person.
Can you work around hearing or mobility needs?
Tell us what helps. We can discuss seating, microphone placement, breaks, room access, and the pace of the day before we write the proposal.
Who prepares the questions?
We do, with the family. You provide the people, eras, stories, and sensitive subjects; we turn that into a useful story map rather than a rigid script.