The Chapter Session

Your story, captured one chapter at a time.

A one-hour filmed conversation about your life as it is right now. It's designed to be revisited as your story unfolds — but there's no schedule to keep and nothing to commit to. Sit down whenever a chapter feels worth keeping.

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How it works

An hour now. A keepsake forever.

No script to memorize and no pressure. You reflect on a few questions, we handle the rest — and you walk away with a film of this chapter of your life.

What's included

  • One-hour filmed interview across 5 core topics
  • Single-camera 4K, with pro lighting & sound
  • Light edit — color treatment & audio mastering
  • Private digital showcase to collect your chapters in one place

The steps

  1. 1Book your session
  2. 2Reflect on the questions
  3. 3We film our conversation — one hour, five topics
  4. 4Get a private showcase link with your chapter

$599 / session

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Built around 20 questions worth asking

Every session moves through five themes — an honest snapshot of where you are, and who you're becoming.

Theme 1

Where I Am Now

Your life as it actually looks today.

Theme 2

The People in My Life

Who matters right now, and why.

Theme 3

Hopes & Dreams

Where you're headed next.

Theme 4

Lessons & Regrets

What you've learned the hard way.

Theme 5

Who I'm Becoming

The person taking shape.

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Common questions answered

How is this different from a full video biography?
A video biography is a one-time, in-depth film of someone's whole life story (often a parent or grandparent) — and can include digitizing old photos and tapes. The Chapter Session is lighter: one hour, capturing who you are right now (digitizing isn't included). Many people do a Chapter Session for themselves and a full biography for a loved one.
How long does it take, and where are we filmed?
The filmed conversation is about one hour. We film on location in Southern California — your home, a meaningful spot, or we can help you choose.
Do I need to prepare?
Just spend a little time with the free 20 Questions guide beforehand. There's no script — we'll guide the conversation across the five themes on the day.
Do I have to do this every year?
Not at all — there's no schedule and no commitment. The Chapter Session is designed to be revisited as your life changes, so many people choose to return to it and build a private series over the years. But that's entirely up to you. Book a session whenever a chapter feels worth keeping.
What do I receive?
A lightly edited film of your conversation — color and audio polished — delivered to a private digital showcase that collects all your chapters in one place.
Sean, founder of Memoria Films
Who's behind this

Hi, I'm Sean

I'm the founder of Memoria Films. Since 2020, I've helped Southern California families turn their stories into films worth keeping. The Chapter Session grew out of a simple belief — that the person you are right now is worth documenting, intentionally, in your own voice. I'll be the one behind the camera.