What You Get:
DESCRIPTION
The Gold Package expands on the Silver option and is ideal for more in-depth exploration of a person’s life, from early childhood, close relationships and important events up to the present day. (add-on costs required for more than 1 storyteller)
FINISHED
VIDEO
LENGTH
Interview, photos & other source material artistically edited into a 60 to 90 minute documentary-style video
BEHIND
THE
SCENES
Also includes a video of the unedited interview
VIDEO
FORMAT
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting
Planning & Filming:
PRODUCTION
PLANNING
Preliminary planning consultation with interviewer via Zoom, plus consultation and location assessment with interviewer at video taping location before filming day
THE
INTERVIEW
DESIGN
Open-ended questions provided before meeting day plus a meeting with client to research interviewee's past for custom question creation. Questions incorporating client suggestions created after meeting
"STAGING"
FOR VIDEO TAPING
2 setups: subject(s), medium in frame + one additional angle
VIDEO
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
Two pro 4K cameras, premium lighting package
AUDIO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
One wireless lapel microphone plus one boom microphone, audio recording device and laptop computer
FILMING PRODUCTION TEAM
2 - 3
LIVE INTERVIEW LENGTH
Up to 2 1/2 hours
ADDITIONAL VIDEO SHOOTING
30 minutes of filming subject(s) at interview location interacting with family or doing something they love
VIDEO TAPING LOCATIONS
Southern California
Video Editing Details:
ARCHIVAL PHOTOS
Research and include up to 10 historic/archival photos
INCORPORATE CLIENT'S VIDEOS
Incorporate up to 3 minutes of client's digital videos
For more video, see ADD-ONS page HERE
ARCHIVAL VIDEO
Research and incorporate up to 2 short historic/archival videos
OPENING VIDEO SLIDESHOW
Motion graphic retrospective slideshow using up to 15 personal photos
IN-VIDEO TRANSITIONS & TITLES
Standard motion graphic chapter titles as needed
VIDEO EDITING
Standard editing to remove interviewer questions, pauses, coughs, stumbles, repetitive information, etc. plus additional editorial design to enhance storytelling clarity and impact
POST EDITING ENHANCEMENT
Advanced audio cleanup and picture correction, including digital cropping to create tighter compositions, along with zooming, panning, and other visual enhancements
MUSIC
Moderate use of background and section transition music from company library of royalty free tracks
*Client to provide personal photographs, documents, maps, or other images in digital format. Additional photos can be included and high resolution image scanning can be arranged at additional cost, see ADD-ON section HERE
Video Completion & Delivery:
CLIENT REVIEW
2 proof cycles: a rough draft, then the revised draft shared to make final adjustments**
DELIVERY MEDIA
2 custom engraved wooden USB drives, unlimited digital downloads, plus 1 year online video hosting for easy sharing
PAYMENT
$400 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $2,275 due before filming day, final payment of $2,275 due upon final delivery
DELIVERY AFTER FILMING
6 - 8 weeks + plus client revisions**
**Client's input on preliminary edit should be submitted within 10 days of receipt to ensure timely final delivery
Gold Package
A richer, more complete story—crafted with greater depth, perspective, and emotional detail.
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Who This Is For
The Gold Package is ideal for families who want a more complete and thoughtfully crafted story—going beyond the highlights to capture deeper memories, experiences, and reflections.
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It’s especially well suited for those who want a more immersive film, where careful editing allows moments, timelines, and themes to be shaped into a cohesive and emotionally engaging narrative.
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What You’ll Receive
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A professionally guided interview experience designed to feel natural and comfortable
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A fully edited 60–90 minute documentary-style film
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Thoughtfully integrated photos and meaningful visual elements
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Music, pacing, and structure designed to deepen emotional impact
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A more expansive story that captures meaningful moments, context, and connection
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What Makes This Special
The Gold Package is where storytelling becomes more intentional and refined.
With greater depth in the material, we’re able to shape the story more thoughtfully—connecting moments across time, highlighting meaningful themes, and creating a stronger emotional arc.
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Through careful editing, we bring structure and flow to the narrative, allowing memories and experiences to unfold in a way that feels cohesive, engaging, and true to the person being captured.
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The result is a film that feels less like a collection of moments, and more like a complete and meaningful story.
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What to Expect
We guide you through each step of the process, from preparing for the interview to selecting photos and materials that help bring the story to life.
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Filming remains relaxed and conversational, while the additional depth gives us more to work with in shaping the final film.
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You don’t need to plan everything in advance—we help uncover the story naturally, and refine it through the editing process.
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A Richer, More Complete Story
The Gold Package offers a powerful balance—expanding the depth of the story while keeping the experience simple and comfortable.
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It’s a meaningful way to preserve not just memories, but the context, relationships, and moments that give those memories lasting significance.
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For those who’d like a deeper look, here’s a complete breakdown of what's included.