NATIVE ORIGIN | PORTRAIT DOCUMENTARY FILMS

A Native Origin portrait documentary provides a wonderful opportunity to preserve and share the unique stories and experiences of your loved ones. These documentaries allow your relatives to share their stories in their own words, including life lessons and defining moments that shaped their character.

During the interview, two cameras are used to capture your family member's stories. The most significant stories and moments are then carefully curated and edited into a cinematic film, creating a beautiful portrait of their life.

You and your family will receive both the full interview footage and the cinematic film to keep. This ensures that these stories are preserved and can be passed on to future generations.

Through portrait documentaries, we have the opportunity to capture and showcase the essence of individuals, including their unique personalities, mannerisms and idiosyncrasies.

Perhaps they have a strong set of personal values or philosophies that they have passed on to their children. Maybe there's an aspect of their personality that has been the driving force behind the positive impact they've had on a community. Or perhaps, they have a memorable way of telling a joke at just the right time to defuse tension in a situation. All of this can be captured.

We can also capture the things that your family member enjoys. Along with their family, there are often elements of their interests that are a fundamental part of who they are. This could include a sport or hobby they love, a career that is important to their identity, or experiences that have shaped them into who they are today.

By capturing your loved ones naturally and authentically, you can gain a deeper understanding of how their interests and experiences have shaped them, and in turn, gain insights about yourself and your own identity.

Portrait documentaries can bring to light hidden aspects of a person's life, revealing untold stories, experiences, and insights. These documentaries not only provide factual accounts of events but also allow us to understand the thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences of our family members.

For example, while a census record may tell us where someone worked, a portrait documentary lets us truly feel their experiences as they share their story in their own words.

By asking meaningful questions and creating a safe space for stories to be shared, we have the opportunity to uncover and learn from these personal narratives.

Storytelling has been a powerful method of collecting and sharing the wisdom of older community members with younger generations. The lessons and experiences gained by our relatives can have a significant impact on descendants several generations later.

Portrait documentaries, by documenting the thoughts, wisdom, and life lessons of our loved ones, serve as a valuable resource for preserving and sharing their accumulated knowledge and experiences.

A portrait documentary also acts as a digital medium to preserve the lessons and wisdom acquired, ensuring that the valuable insights and guidance of our loved ones can continue to inspire and guide us.

The act of asking and listening, of learning and discovering, can be a valuable experience, creating a meaningful moment to share with your loved one.

Because many of us have a desire to share our stories and experiences with those we care about, setting aside time for a loved one to share their life's story can be rewarding for both of you. Simply asking questions and creating a safe space for them to talk about their lives can help you form a stronger bond.

Then, once complete, watching a documentary that features that person's life can bring a sense of connection, allowing viewers to feel closer to their loved ones and gain a deeper understanding of their lives and experiences.