KŪPUNA LEGACY VIDEOS
Their story, in their own words.
A documentary film of your parent or grandparent talking story at home, woven with family photos, home movies and the places that shaped them. Made for your ʻohana to watch for generations.
PACKAGES
Three ways to tell their story
Every package includes a planning call with your family, a custom question list, filming at home at your kūpuna’s pace, licensed music, and color and sound finishing.
*Compassionate rate: families in hospice care or facing a serious diagnosis receive 10% off the final fee, on any package.
Add-ons: extra interview sessions and family voices, more photo scanning, home movie digitizing, subtitles in a second language, and extra keepsake copies. Neighbor-island shoots quoted separately. Gift certificates available for any package.
Talk Story · from $1,750*
One conversation, beautifully filmed. A heartfelt gift for a milestone birthday.
— 8–12 minute film
— One interview session at home (up to 2 hours)
— Two cameras and professional audio
— Up to 30 family photos woven in
— One round of revisions
Kūpuna Story · from $3,800* · Most chosen
Their full life story, from childhood to today, with the people and places that matter.
— 20–30 minute film
— Up to two interview sessions
— Up to two family members share their stories
— Up to 100 photos and keepsakes
— Half day filming meaningful places
— 60–90 second clip to share with family
— Two rounds of revisions
ʻOhana Heirloom · from $7,500*
A full family documentary in chapters, with the complete archive to keep.
— 40–60 minute film in chapters
— Up to three interview sessions
— Up to four family members share their stories
— Up to 300 photos and keepsakes
— Up to 5 home movies (DVD, Blu-ray) digitized
— Full day filming meaningful places
— Full interview footage and transcripts
— Keepsake USB in a gift box
— Three rounds of revisions
THE PROCESS
How it works
Book a free consult →
(808) 859-9399
Planning a gift for a birthday, anniversary or the holidays? Reach out a month or two ahead so there’s time to film and finish.
1 · Talk story with us
A free 20-minute call about who the film is for, the occasion and your timing. We’ll recommend the right package.
2 · Plan together
A 50% deposit reserves your dates. We build the questions with your family and gather photos and keepsakes.
3 · Film at home
Relaxed sessions with breaks, at your kūpuna’s pace. Split across visits whenever that’s easier.
4 · Share the film
Your first draft arrives about two weeks after filming. Review it on a private link, then share it with the whole ʻohana.
MADE BY HAND
Not a slideshow. A real documentary.
Every film is directed personally by Ryo Jaeger, with the same cameras, sound and storytelling behind our brand films for Hawaiʻi businesses.