Memoria Films

The easiest way to preserve your family's story.

Professional films that capture a life in someone's own voice — a loved one's whole story, or your own, one chapter at a time.

Video biographies · Southern California

No pressure · 15 minutes · Learn your options

★★★★★
Henry
"Memoria Films far exceeded our expectations delivering a family treasure that will be shared for generations to come."
— Ruben, grandson of Henry
Heather — testimonial
Heather
★★★★★
Sharon
"What they created will be treasured for future generations, for all those grandchildren I will never be able to meet."
— Sharon
Sharon — testimonial
Sharon
★★★★★
Mark and Stephanie
"The final video is a beautiful snapshot of my parents and something my family and I will treasure for generations to come."
— Erica, daughter of Mark & Stephanie
Teal — testimonial
Teal
★★★★★
Pat
"We laughed and we cried watching the video and now we have this amazing story told by my Dad to share with his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren."
— Cindy, daughter of Pat
Erica — testimonial
Erica
★★★★★
Teal
"You will be blown away by the impact Sean is able to make and the memories he is able to create."
— Teal, mother of Gemma
Beverly — testimonial
Beverly
50+Families served
★★★★★5-star reviews from every client
4–6 wksFrom filming to delivery

How it works

You have the conversations. We handle everything else.

1. Book a free call

A quick, no-pressure conversation to learn your options and plan the story you want to tell.

2. We film

A relaxed, professionally filmed conversation in your home or a meaningful place — 4K, pro lighting and sound.

3. We deliver

We edit it into a keepsake film and deliver it to a private digital showcase, ready to share for generations.

Two ways to record a life

Preserve a loved one's whole story — or capture your own, a chapter at a time.

For a loved one

Video Biography

A parent or grandparent's whole life story

An in-depth, cinematic film of a life — interviews, photos, and archival footage woven into chapters your family keeps forever. We even digitize your old photos and tapes (a Chapter Session doesn't include this).

$3,499 – $7,499+

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For yourself

The Chapter Session

Who you are right now — one chapter at a time

A one-hour filmed conversation built around 20 questions worth asking. A simple, intentional way to capture this chapter of your life.

$599 / session

Explore the Chapter Session

Pricing for every family

Choose the package that fits your family's story.

Interview Package

A professionally filmed conversation, delivered as a complete keepsake.

$3,499
Or $122/month withAffirm
  • Pre-interview research & custom questions
  • Professional filming (up to 3 hours)
  • 4K video with pro lighting & audio
  • Basic editing & color grading
  • Digital delivery in 1–2 weeks
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Custom Package

For families who want something truly unique.

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  • Multiple family-member interviews
  • Drone & location filming
  • Historical research & licensing
  • Custom music composition
  • Premium physical packaging
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Payment plans through Affirm. 0%–36% APR based on credit. Learn more

Not ready for a full biography? Start smaller with the Chapter Session — a one-hour filmed conversation about your own life.

Family stories we've kept

Real films, real families — from 97-year-old grandfathers to young families capturing the present.

Sue
SueOur very first film — watch a sample.
Gemma
GemmaFriends & family remembering a daughter — watch a sample.
Charles
CharlesA 70th-birthday film, premiered in his Mississippi hometown.
Henry
HenryA 97-year-old's merchant-marine stories — watch a sample.

Book your time

Start with a free discovery call — or book a Chapter Session directly.

Free guide

Not ready to book? Start here.

Get our free guide — 20 Questions Worth Asking Every Year — a simple way to begin capturing your story today. Straight to your inbox.

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Sean, founder of Memoria Films
A note from our founder

Hi, I'm Sean

I started Memoria Films because the most important stories are the ones we mean to record but never quite do. Since 2020, I've helped Southern California families turn their stories into films worth keeping — and I'll be the one sitting across from you, behind the camera.

Common questions

How does the process work?
It starts with a free 15-minute discovery call to choose the right approach. Then a planning conversation where we learn the stories that matter most, followed by the filmed interview in your home. We handle all editing and deliver your finished film in 4–6 weeks.
What if my parent is camera-shy?
It's our most common concern — and it's never been a problem. We create a comfortable, conversational environment, and most people forget the camera is there within 20 minutes.
How is this different from StoryWorth or Remento?
Those are text- or app-based — your loved one types answers and you get a book or transcript. Many families find it feels like homework, and you lose the most irreplaceable part: their voice, expressions, and personality. We capture all of that on film, professionally edited — no apps, no prompts to chase, no DIY editing.
Can't I just record this on my phone?
You can — but most families never get around to it, or end up with footage they don't know what to do with. We draw out stories a family member might never hear, then handle editing, music, and delivery so you actually end up with a finished film.
What's the difference between a biography and a Chapter Session?
A video biography is an in-depth, one-time film of a loved one's whole life. The Chapter Session is a lighter, $599 one-hour conversation about your own life — a single chapter you can capture whenever the moment feels right.
Is there really a rush?
It never feels like the "right" time — but the families who reach out most urgently are the ones who waited. Health and memory change faster than we expect. This is one of those things people rarely regret doing early, but often regret putting off.