PATRICK VAN BEUSEKOM
LEGACY STORIES
Your story. In your words. Preserved for generations.
Every life is filled with stories worth remembering. The people, places, traditions and unexpected moments that shaped who we are. Yet too often, those stories fade with time.
We create personal documentaries that preserve those memories through thoughtful interviews, family photographs and moments from everyday life, capturing not just someone's story, but their personality, voice and spirit.
Why I Started Preserving Family Stories?
Several years ago, I sat down with my parents and interviewed them about their lives. We talked for hours about childhood memories, family traditions and the moments that shaped their journeys.
When my father unexpectedly passed away, I was heartbroken. Some time later, I returned to those interviews and created a documentary about my parents' lives. What began as a personal project became something far more meaningful than I ever imagined.
My daughter was born after my father's passing. Although she never had the chance to meet her grandfather, she'll always be able to see his smile, hear his laugh and discover his stories in his own words.
That's the gift I hope to help other families preserve.
More Than an Interview
We approach every Legacy Story as a documentary. The interview is at the heart of the film, but it is only the beginning. Before filming, we take time to learn about you, your family and the stories you want to preserve. This helps us prepare thoughtful questions and guide the conversation while still leaving room for the unexpected memories and tangents that often become the best part of the film.
Life in Motion
We film natural activities that connect to your life and the stories you want to preserve, from favorite hobbies and traditions to everyday routines and time with family. We also capture you looking through family photographs to help bring those stories to life.
Life in Motion is included with every Legacy Story.
Your Story Chapters
Every life has many chapters. Together, we'll choose the people, experiences and moments you most want to preserve. From childhood and family traditions to love, career, adventures and life's unexpected turns, these chapters help guide our conversation while leaving room for the stories that naturally unfold.
Choose Your Legacy
The Story $2,950
A beautifully crafted personal documentary capturing the essential stories of a life.
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Pre interview story consultation and planning
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Up to 6 Story Chapters
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Professionally filmed sit down interview
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Life in Motion filming
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Photo Scanning & Preparation for up to 35 selected photographs
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Professional editing, music and sound finishing
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Typically 20 to 30 minute finished documentary
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Digital delivery
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One round of revisions
The Journey $4,250
A deeper exploration with more room for the people, experiences and memories that shaped a life.
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Pre interview story consultation and planning
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Up to 10 Story Chapters
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Professionally filmed sit down interview
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Life in Motion filming
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Photo Scanning & Preparation for up to 50 selected photographs
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Professional editing, music and sound finishing
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Typically 40 to 50 minute finished documentary
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Digital delivery
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One round of revisions
The Legacy $5,950
Our most complete personal documentary, created for families who want to preserve a fuller life story.
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Pre interview story consultation and planning
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Up to 15 Story Chapters
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Professionally filmed sit down interview
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Life in Motion filming
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Photo Scanning & Preparation for up to 75 selected photographs
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Selected family supplied home movie footage incorporated when appropriate
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Professional editing, music and sound finishing
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Typically 60 to 90 minute finished documentary
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Digital delivery
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One round of revisions
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Choice of one additional family interview OR Life in Motion filming at one additional meaningful location
Memorial Tributes
A thoughtfully edited tribute created to honor and remember a loved one, designed for sharing at a funeral or memorial service. Using family photographs and music, we create a short film that celebrates the people, moments and memories that made their life meaningful.
Memorial Tribute $295
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Up to 50 selected photographs
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1 song
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Approximately 3 to 5 minutes
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Professional photo preparation and editing
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Service ready digital file
Memorial Story $475
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Up to 75 selected photographs
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Up to 2 songs
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Approximately 5 to 7 minutes
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Professional photo preparation and editing
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Service ready digital file
Add Ons
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Additional family / friend interview $750 each
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Intended for spouse, child, sibling, close friend, etc.
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Price assumes same production day and primary location.
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Additional filming day or substantial travel quoted separately.
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Possible Additional Meaningful Location starting around $500 for lower packages. Still to finalize.
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Memorial Tribute added to a Legacy video with interview clips TBD
Every Story Deserves to Be Remembered
Whether you're preserving your own story or honoring someone you love, I'd be happy to talk about how we can bring those memories to life.
Let's Talk About Your Story