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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I make a Legacy Documentary Film?
Your lifetime of cherished memories, hard-earned wisdom, and inimitable personality deserve to be immortalized. A legacy documentary film is a gift that will be prized by your loved ones for generations. Capturing the very essence of human emotion; the laughter, the smiles, the advice, the hopes—all these can be encapsulated with video in a way that a photograph or a written text simply cannot match.
Our collaborative production process transforms your joyful trip down memory lane into a priceless heirloom, one that enables your family to see, hear, and connect with you in a way that transcends time.
What is the process?
We'll begin production with a phone or Zoom consultation to discuss your documentary vision. To guide you in determining the themes and narratives you'd like to highlight, download our Legacy Capture Ideas/Topics - a comprehensive PDF designed to spark ideas and inspire storytelling.
Once you've decided upon the topics you'd like to share, we'll schedule and film our 2-3 hour conversation session (on-site or virtually). This is a relaxed, guided experience where we talk through your chosen subjects together. Prior to filming, we work with you to identify the perfect location within your home and provide a basic, personalized consultation on wardrobe, empowering you to present yourself with confidence and style.
Each topic we discuss will become a chapter in your completed documentary, which will be a rich cinematic experience lasting 45-60 minutes. Our team will expertly integrate 15 media inserts, such as cherished photos, home movies, and memorabilia, while enhancing the visual experience with custom graphics, text, animations and carefully curated music. All are crafted to seamlessly accompany and enrich your narrative.
Your legacy documentary film is delivered in stunning high-definition 1080p, via a link that you will receive, and on a commemorative USB drive.
What topics will we discuss?
As the star of the show, you determine what experiences you would like to share and which stories you want to tell. Download the Legacy Capture Ideas/Topics .pdf to spark ideas. During our initial consultation, we'll discuss your vision and identify the themes, memories, and personal narratives you'd like to capture.
Where does the filming take place?
On-Site Session: Our producer will come to you, ensuring a deeply personalized production experience. In-home, on-site filming services are exclusively available to our clients residing within the country of Panama.
Virtual Session: Don't live in Panama? Connect from anywhere. Enjoy the same level of comprehensive support and expert guidance as our On-Site Session in a relaxed, virtual recording environment.
Who conducts the interviews?
As the storyteller, you'll take center stage during our session, weaving a captivating narrative through a guided conversation. Your producer, Jamie, will remain behind the scenes, prompting you from off-camera with your preselected conversation topics. The producer will be seamlessly edited out, allowing your storytelling to shine uninterrupted on film.
How long does the entire process take?
From our initial consultation to the delivery of your completed legacy film is approximately 1 month. To help expedite the timeline, kindly provide media assets, such as family photos or home movies, as soon as possible.
What is the investment for a Legacy Documentary Film?
Will I have control of the final product?
Absolutely. We are here to bring your vision to life. You maintain full control throughout the process and the last word on your completed film belongs to you.
A Passion For Safeguarding Life's Most Precious Moments
As the Creative Director at JeJay Video, Jamie crafts visual art designed to engage, entertain, and educate. A resident of the unique community of Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama for more than 17 years, Jamie is surrounded by intriguing individuals aged 65 and above. This close proximity to such fascinating, seasoned characters has brought forth the imperative of preserving cherished memories and legacies.
Through Shine Ever On, Jamie now crafts personalized legacy documentary films, capturing the extraordinary life stories and reflections of friends and loved ones in their twilight years.