Family Documentaries
Family Documentaries
Before memories fade, preserve the people who shaped your family.
Before memories fade, preserve the people who shaped your family.
You have created the most beautiful and lasting snapshot of my family in all their warts and glory - but somehow even the warts have been sensitively rendered! I have watched, re-watched, and forwarded many many times for my own and others’ laughs and tears. - Sophie R
We create deeply personal private documentary films that capture
people, personalities and relationships.
We create deeply personal private documentary films that capture
people, personalities and relationships.
Celia is very skillful at turning everyday family nonsense and general chit-chat into an amusing but emotionally sensitive film which is beautifully curated. She has a good eye for spotting the funny, quirky moments within family interactions that are often overlooked. We love our family film documenting a snapshot of three generations and it will be cherished in the years to come. - Lois K
Photographs show what someone looks like - a documentary captures who they are.
Photographs show what someone looks like - a documentary
captures who they are.
A family corner shop, a village institution, and a legacy stretching back to the years after the second world war.
A gentle portrait of family life, exploring how love and heritage travel across generations and cultures.
A family corner shop, a village institution, and a legacy stretching back to the years after the second world war.
A gentle portrait of family life, exploring how love and heritage travel across generations and cultures.
Ordinary moments become extraordinary memories.
Ordinary moments become extraordinary memories.
We nearly didn't do it because we were worried it would be a bit cheesy. We couldn't have been more wrong. It captured Dad's personality so perfectly that we still laugh, cry and recognise him every time we watch it. - Claire A
What's the process?
What's the process?
Listen first
Every story begins with a conversation. We'll talk about the family, the people, the relationships and the chapter of life you'd like to preserve. You don't need to have everything figured out, we'll help uncover what matters most.
Find the story
Every relationship and family has its own rhythm. Together, we'll discover the story that's already there. It might centre on one person, two people or several generations. Sometimes there's a milestone; often, it's simply the beauty of everyday life.
Spend time together
This is the filming stage, though it rarely feels like a film shoot. We spend time with you, observing, chatting and capturing real moments as they naturally unfold. No scripts. No performances. Just people being themselves.
Shape the story
Back in the edit, we carefully weave together conversations, moments and memories into a documentary that feels true to the people at its heart.
A film to keep
Before the film is finalised, you'll have the chance to watch it and share any thoughts. The finished documentary becomes a lasting record of the people, voices and relationships that have shaped your life.
A few questions you might have
My family isn't very interesting. Is it still worth making a documentary?
Almost everyone says this. The films aren't about extraordinary lives - they're about relationships. The conversations, humour, disagreements, traditions and everyday moments that make your relationships uniquely yours.
What actually happens on the filming day?
We create observational documentary films about families and capture real life as it unfolds, focusing on the personalities, dynamics, and stories that shape who you are. We chat together to work out what’s the best fit for you and your family and go from there.
How long does the process take?
Every project is different, but we have an introductory call where we work out who is going to be in the film, where we will film them and what they will be doing. After that, we agree on a day (or two ) for filming and then the edit takes about 2-3 weeks.
Can we choose what is and isn't included?
Absolutely. These are collaborative commissions., you'll always have the opportunity to discuss anything before the film is finalised.
How much does it cost?
Every story is different. Costs depend on filming time, editing requirements and the final film deliverables. Get in touch and we'll create a proposal based on your family's needs.
We're camera-shy, is that a problem?
Not at all. Almost everyone says this before filming. Our approach is quiet and unobtrusive, and after a short while most people forget the camera is there. We usually work alone or as a very small crew, which helps keep things relaxed and natural.
How do we get started?
Reach out through the contact form and tell us a little about who you'd like to capture. We’ll take it from there.
Where do you film?
We're based in the UK but regularly film throughout the UK and internationally.
Will this be shared publicly?
Sensitive conversations remain private. Families decide exactly who sees the finished film and when.
More than a keepsake,
it's a living piece of family history,
created to be treasured now and passed on to future generations.
More than a keepsake, it's a living piece of family history,
created to be treasured now and passed on to future generations.
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