Archive the Ordinary

Give the gift of their story this Christmas

A heritage documentary is a professionally filmed interview with someone you love, edited together with family photos and B-Roll into a cinematic film they can keep forever. We handle everything from pre-interview to final delivery.

Holiday offer

10% off

All packages — book before December 15

Film dates are flexible. The booking just needs to happen by Dec 15, 2026.

Book your initial meeting

Meet the filmmaker

What Archive the Ordinary is all about

Watch the intro — 6:38

How it works

From first call to finished film

1

Initial meeting

A free call to talk about your family and what you'd love to capture. No pressure, just a conversation.

2

Pre-interview

We meet your loved one beforehand so film day feels comfortable and natural.

3

Film day + delivery

A relaxed, cinematic interview. We handle the edit, revisions, and deliver a finished documentary film.

Holiday pricing

10% off all packages before December 15

Story Video

$1,700

$1,530

  • 2 hour film day
  • Interview
  • 10 minute edited video
  • Full uncut interview

Documentary Film

$6,600

$5,940

  • Full film day
  • Interviews and B-Roll
  • 30–40 photos scanned
  • Multiple interviewees
  • 40 minute edited video
  • Full uncut interview

Every project is different. We're happy to put together a custom quote based on your family's needs. Get in touch and we'll work something out.

Sample work

Vicky's story — a childhood shaped by war

This snippet is from a Heritage Video we produced. Vicky recounts growing up during wartime in her own words. The full film is a private family keepsake, but this gives you a sense of the tone and quality that goes into every project.