We recorded my father just weeks before he passed.
Hearing his voice now is something I’ll never lose.
Laura J.
Hearing my mother tell her stories again brought our whole family to tears. It’s something we’ll treasure forever.
David M
I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the conversation felt natural and relaxed. The final film is something my children will always have.
Karen R.
One day their voice will be gone
Most families realize too late they never recorded the stories that mattered most.
The way they told them.
The way they laughed.
The small details that made them who they were.
When that voice disappears, it cannot be recovered.
Preserving these moments now means your family will always be able to hear them again.
Book a private call
We discuss who the film is for and what stories matter most.
Record from home
The conversation happens in a relaxed guided interview.
Share your memories
Photos or moments can be added to enrich the story.
Professional editing
The interview becomes a beautifully crafted legacy film.
Book a private call
We discuss who the film is for and what stories matter most.
Record from home
The conversation happens in a relaxed guided interview.
Share your memories
Photos or moments can be added to enrich the story.
Professional editing
The interview becomes a beautifully crafted legacy film.
Crafted with care by a professional editor.
I'm William Zitser, a film editor with more than twenty years of experience shaping stories for broadcast and documentary film.
Over the course of that work, I’ve spent thousands of hours listening to people talk about their lives. What becomes clear very quickly is that the moments families remember most are often the ones that were never formally recorded.
The way someone tells a story.
The way they laugh in the middle of a sentence.
The small details that reveal who they really were.
Every film is crafted personally, with the care these stories deserve.
Who is this for?
For people who want to preserve more than facts.
For families who want stories in a voice they love.
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Parents or grandparents who want to leave something meaningful behind
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Adult children planning a milestone birthday or anniversary
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Families navigating health changes who want stories preserved
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Anyone who realizes that memories fade if they are not recorded
You do not need to know exactly what you want to say.
You only need to feel that it is time.
Packages
Each film is crafted individually. Pricing reflects the time, care, and professional editing involved.
Included with all options:
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Guided interview prompts
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Recording instructions
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Professional editing
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Optional photo or personal video integration
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One finished legacy film
Not sure which format fits?
We’ll decide together.
No commitment necessary.
* I take on a limited number of projects each month.
Essential Legacy Interview
$795.00
Up to 50 minutes of recorded interview time
Carefully designed guided prompts
Professionally edited legacy film
Private download delivery
A focused, intimate space to reflect on the moments, values, and experiences that shaped you.
Extended Legacy Interview
$1,195.00
Up to 100 minutes of recorded interview time
Deeper storytelling exploration
Carefully designed guided prompts
Professionally edited legacy film
Private download delivery
Designed for those who want the time and space to go deeper.
Collective Tribute Film
$1,495.00
A collaborative film created by family and friends to honor one person through many voices. Often gifted for birthdays, anniversaries, or meaningful milestones.
- Up to 20 individual contributors
Short recorded messages guided by simple prompts
Stories, memories, and reflections about one person
Edited into a one long tribute film and one short 2-4 minute version
Secure digital delivery, ready to share or gift
*Additional contributors available upon request
