An Anniversary Video by Family Tree Video captures your parents or grandparents in filmed interviews sharing their life stories, family history and memories. Skillfully edited together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia, this beautiful “moving portrait” is a modern-day heirloom your family will treasure for generations to come.
Covid Update
We offer both in-person filmed and online video recorded interviews. In-person filmed interviews take place in the comfort of your home using professional equipment. Online interviews are recorded over Zoom.
To learn more about the Anniversary Video packages below or to design a package to your needs, please contact us.
An Anniversary Video is an ideal gift for a 50th Anniversary or other milestone anniversary.
“There are only two lasting bequests
we can give our children.
One is roots, and the other, wings.”
H.S. Carter
Unedited Video Interview
Three Interviews (conducted over 2 days)
A 1.5 hour filmed or Zoom interview with one parent or grandparent, covering the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour filmed or Zoom interview with the other parent or grandparent, covering the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour filmed or Zoom interview with the couple together, covering memories of first meeting and stories from throughout their lives together, up to the present day.
Family Receives
The 4.5 hour unedited interview capturing your loved ones as they recount their life story, family history and memories.
Price
- Zoom Interviews: $825.
- In-Person Filmed Interviews: $1,450*
Anniversary Video Gold
Three Interviews (conducted over 2 days)
A 1.5 hour interview with a parent or grandparent, covering the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour interview with the other parent or grandparent, covering their family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour interview with the couple together, covering memories of first meeting and stories from throughout their lives together.
Editing
- Interview is edited into a captivating and cohesive, 1.5-2 hour Video Memoir.
- Up to 100 family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia are woven throughout.
- Light research for additional images to include (ie. a childhood home, grade school, church/temple).
- Titles, chapters, music and more are added throughout.
- Families can review the movie and provide feedback throughout the editing process.
Family Receives
A beautiful, 1.5-2 hour “moving portrait” capturing your loved ones as they recount their life stories, family histories and memories.
- Movie on 6 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 12 standard flash-drives. (Movie files are easy to copy to share with family and friends).
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for 3 years.
- Movie available for download for 3 years.
- The unedited interview on a standard flash-drive.
Price (paid in 3 installments over course of production)
- Zoom Interviews: $7,200
- In-Person Interviews: $7,800*
Anniversary Video Platinum
Three Interviews (conducted over 2 days)
A 2 hour filmed or Zoom interview with a parent or grandparent, covering the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 2 hour interview with the other parent or grandparent, covering the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 2 hour interview with the couple together, covering memories of first meeting and stories from throughout their lives together up to the present day.
Editing
- Interview is edited into a captivating and cohesive, 2-2.5 hour Video Memoir.
- Up to 150 family photos, documents, maps and more are woven throughout.
- Light research for additional images to include (ie. a childhood home, grade school or church/temple).
- Titles, chapters, music and more are added throughout.
- Families are welcome to review the movie and provide feedback throughout the editing process.
Family Receives
A beautiful, 2-2.5 hour “moving portrait” capturing your loved ones sharing their life stories, family histories and memories.
- Movie on 8 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 16 standard flash-drives.
- A 5-8 minute Video Tribute for shorter viewing occasions.
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for 3 years.
- Movie available for download for 3 years.
- The unedited interview on a standard flash-drive.
Price (paid in 3 installments over course of production)
- Zoom Interviews: $8,200
- In-Person Interviews: $8,800*
To learn more about capturing your parents or grandparents’ life stories for your family to know, contact us.
An Anniversary Video by Family Tree Video is a gift your family will treasure for generations to come.
Family Tree Video LLC
Legacy Video Production
(312) 402-6406
Susan Saunders
Producer
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*In-person interview prices reflect filming over two days, with one camera, in one location. Additional cameras/crew, interviews, locations, days and flash-drives can be added to packages.
Travel outside the Chicago area is additional.
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