StoryLayers: Add Depth to Your Film
From memory to living history.
Enhance your story with curated visuals — family photos, documents, and old home movies that bring added texture, memory, and emotion. This creative service is offered exclusively as an add-on for our film clients.
Your film can stand beautifully on its own — but when we bring in your personal archives, the result becomes something even more powerful. Seeing the faces, places, and textures from your life allows your story to land in a deeper, more emotional place.
Whether it’s a stack of old photo prints, home videos, or clips from your phone, these visual layers bring extraordinary resonance. To keep the process joyful and simple, we offer three thoughtfully designed options.
Choose Your StoryLayer
You can add a StoryLayers package to any film, or upgrade the package already included in your “Heirloom” or “Archive” tier.
1. The Essential StoryLayer
+$445 CAD
Perfect for digital-first collections. If your memories live mostly on your phone or computer, we’ll help you choose the most meaningful ones to include.
Includes:
- Up to 40 total digital items — your choice of photos and/or short video clips
- Light curation and seamless integration into your film
- This package is included in the “Family Legacy Portrait – The Heirloom” tier.
2. The Signature StoryLayer
+$895 CAD
Our most popular tier. Ideal for collections that blend digital photos, printed keepsakes, and a touch of home video.
Includes:
- Up to 80 total items — a mix of photos and short clips
- Up to 15 high-quality scans of printed photos
- Digitization of one vintage tape or reel (e.g., VHS, 8mm)
- This package is included in the “Family Legacy Portrait – The Archive” tier.
3. The Archival StoryLayer
Custom Quote (Starting at $2,495 CAD)
For large, multi-generational, or institutional collections needing professional-level care and preservation. This tier is designed for deeper archival needs and long-term preservation.
May include:
- High-resolution archival scanning of heirloom photos and documents
- Digitization of multiple vintage tapes or reels
- Review and selection from 50GB+ of digital videos
- A fully customized plan based on your materials, goals, and timeline
Not sure where to begin?
Most families have a mix — a few printed photos, some phone videos, maybe a tape or DVD from years ago. You don’t need to figure this out right away. During our planning call, we’ll explore what you have and guide you toward the best fit — or create a custom solution if needed.
Our aim is always to make this process meaningful, not overwhelming.
Have an archive you’d like to bring to life?
Let’s talk about the story it holds. During your planning call, we’ll simply ask: “Do you have any photos or videos you’d like to include?”
If the answer is yes, we’ll guide you from there — helping you choose the best path based on what you have, the story you want to tell, and your budget.
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