Who suits a video about their
life?
Quite simply, anyone who is happy to tell me
their stories, and doesn’t mind the presence of
a video camera. It particularly suits people who
have struggled to write their memoirs.
Why people book me:
Sometimes I’m booked to celebrate a landmark
birthday or wedding anniversary. But often it’s
just because people want to share their story
on film.
Additional services:
I offer the opportunity to work with a
genealogist if you would like help in tracing
your family tree.
The finished product:
You will receive a special presentation box
containing one, two or three DVDs, depending
on the length of filming time. I can arrange a
digital copy too if required.
Or have you thought of asking
your parents or grandparents
to tell their memories and
stories, and record them as a
special gift?
Imagine how wonderful it would be
to conserve those memories
forever as a reminder of the life you
have lived – a journey from
childhood to the present day.
A film of your life story is a chance to tell loved ones about events that shaped you, and throw a
magnifying glass over your memories.
But it’s also a unique experience all on its own, offering the opportunity to rediscover lost
treasures, reminisce and relive happy memories.
And this is a gift for the next generations too!
What I do:
I work with people who would like a record of their
lives, but would rather not put pen to paper.
As a professional documentary-maker, I record
people’s life stories on a video camera in the
comfort of their own homes, and at locations that
are important to you. Using my editing skills, I then
turn the videos into a very personal film for you to
keep.
Who I work with:
Most people I film are aged from their mid 60s to
their 90s, but of course it’s never too early to
record a video about your life. I’ve also made films
about someone who’s died, by interviewing
several family members about their memories of
their relative and using photographs and even old
cine footage.
Valerie Smith
Would you like a video about your life?
