hundreds of ways in

Pick your reel.

Some families want to just talk. Some want a game, a tribute, or grandma's whole life story. Here are ten families love, and the full menu underneath.

ten to start with

Family favorites.

REEL 01
The Hot SeatThe kids get to ask a parent anything, on the record.
REEL 02
A Grandparent's Life StoryTheir whole history, told in their own voice.
REEL 03
First Day of SchoolThe nerves and the hopes, recorded every year.
REEL 04
The Newlywed GameHow well you two really know each other.
REEL 05
Where We Come FromParents tell the family's origin story.
REEL 06
The Roast & ToastEveryone shares a story about one person.
REEL 07
Trip RecapRetell the journey together while it's fresh.
REEL 08
The Sibling InterviewBrothers and sisters ask each other the real questions.
REEL 09
Letters to Future YouSay something to yourselves ten years from now.
REEL 10
The Time CapsuleThe same questions every year, so you can watch them change.
make it your own

Any format bends to your family.

Mix two into one session. Invent your own and we'll set the room for it. Add an optional host to run the questions, so you can forget the camera and just be there.

the full menu

More ways to record.

Every one of these works in the studio. Bring your own if you don't see it.

Conversations

Open conversationGuided questionsOne on oneRound robinRapid-fire favoritesThe long talkUnfinished sentencesAsk me anythingThe interview swapQuiet questions

Games

The Hot SeatThe Newlywed GameHow well do you know meFinish my sentenceTwo truthsFamily feudGuess who said itWould you ratherTrivia about usThe dating game

For the kids

First day of schoolLast day of schoolWhat I want to beMy best friendDraw and tellBedtime storiesMy biggest worryOne year olderDear future meThe report card

Milestones

Birthday messageGraduationA new homeA new babyThe big moveFirst jobRetirementEngagementAnniversaryA hard year

Grandparents

A life storyWhere we come fromHow they metThe old countryRecipes and handsThe war yearsFamily sayingsThe photo boxAdvice for the grandkidsOne more story

Couples

Twenty-five yearsHow we metThe proposalOur first placeWhat I love about youThe hard seasonsOur inside jokesVows, againLetters to each otherGrowing old

Tributes

Roast and toastReasons we love youSecret messagesA thank-you reelIn their honorThe surpriseEveryone's favorite memoryA send-offWelcome homeJust because

Seasons & holidays

Year in reviewThe Thanksgiving tableThe holiday letterNew year intentionsSummer trip recapThe reunionBack to schoolThe winter fireTime capsuleSame day, every year
not sure which

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