A documentary film of a life
Aiko's film is only an example, to show what your own film could look like. Aiko's story is fictional.
If you want someone who never met them — a grandchild, a child who is three years old today — to be able to sit down twenty years from now, watch twelve minutes, and know who this person was, then a memorial film is the right thing. What they looked like, who they were, what they often said, what they did in the morning, the year that changed their life, the thing only the family knows. And anything else you want to pass on. Photographs alone do not say this. Someone has to put them in order and give them words.
What Is Included
- Length: The documentary is up to 15 minutes long; anything beyond that is charged extra. A film about a life, told in your family's own words.
- Media: Crafted from your photos and videos, supplemented when necessary with royalty-free stock media from our library.
- 100% Remote: We film nothing and no in-person attendance is needed; you can order from anywhere in the world.
- Seamless & Secure Platform: Everything happens directly on our website—no external programs or software downloads required. We never censor or delete your uploaded content automatically.
- Fair Pricing Structure: Total cost is €800, split into two equal payments of €400 (the first upfront, the second only after you approve the final version).
- Revisions & Reassurance: You can change the text, voice, music and photos as often as you like within an editing session. 3 drafts are included in total; draft 1 is the first. Only a new preview of the film in draft, with watermark, uses up one update. After the 2 included review rounds and receipt of the watermark-free final film, additional revision rounds are available for €49 each over 12 months. Any mistakes on our end are always corrected free of charge.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Order & Initial Payment
Pay the first installment of €400 to begin.
2. Share Their Story
Answer a few simple questions about their life, choose the tone and music, and add any specific details you want included. Progress saves automatically so you can pause and return via your email link anytime.
3. Upload Media
Add your photos and short video clips, organizing them in the order you want them to appear in the documentary.
4. Select the Voice
Choose between our professional male or female voices, or upload a 1- to 3-minute clear recording of a living family member (with their permission) to clone their voice (or yours) exclusively for this narration project. Custom voice files are permanently deleted 30 days after completion.
5. Script Writing
We write the narration based on your answers. Within 24 hours, we email you a draft to review.
6. Refine the Narration
Edit the text to match your vision, select a narrative style (Objective, Warm, Poetic, or Gentle Humor), listen to a 20-second sample in your chosen voice, and click Send.
7. Receive the Watermarked Draft Film
Your initial preview arrives via email within 24 hours of sending your approved script. Review the visual order, voice, and music, and submit any desired adjustments. You can change the text, voice, music and photos as often as you like within an editing session. 3 drafts are included in total; draft 1 is the first. Only a new preview of the film in draft, with watermark, uses up one update. Updated previews are delivered within 24 hours.
8. Final Approval & Second Payment
Once you are completely satisfied, click "I have finished the corrections" and submit the remaining €400 payment.
9. Receive Your Final Film
Your high-resolution, watermark-free final documentary film is delivered within 24 hours, ready to watch and download directly from your private order page.
You set the pace: take as much time as you need. Your order stays open for up to 6 months, and nothing more is charged while it waits.
We make documentaries in English, German, Spanish and French. If your words or recordings are in another language, please tell us at forever@stellamemoria.com before paying so we can check what is possible. Your words will not be translated without your agreement.
Prices are set in euros. At payment, our payment provider may show the amount in your own currency, at the exchange rate shown, which includes a 2–4% conversion fee. If you choose to pay in euros, no conversion fee is added. Your bank may still charge its own fees.