Preserving Your Family History

Kinwood Clients tell us. “My 83-year-old mother has all the family history and stories in her memory. It’s not written down anywhere.” Often times when a matriarch passes, this important family history is lost forever. Kinwood not only captures these memories but molds them into an engaging format that you will want to share and celebrate.

Next to grandchildren, a Kinwood project is probably the best post-retirement gift ever. Seniors get to talk about their memories to a person who is genuinely curious about their story. For the client family, these stories, history, home-movies and photos are now in your possession. For everyone – a Kinwood project delivers this history into an engaging and sharable format.

Kinwood makes it simple. Reach out at ask@kinwood.ca. We have a pre-planning discussion with clients, and we talk through your circumstances & ideas with no obligation. Clients then provide photos, video and names for a Kinwood interview. Kinwood film editors take the interview footage, photos, home movies, cell phone video and produce a beautiful 15–30 minute film that will remain in the family forever.

Kinwood now offers a Cloud Film – and we can capture your interview over a laptop, in the comfort of your own home.

Yes – those are an essential part of a Kinwood film. Kinwood digitizes paper photographs and home movies in virtually any format – we can even digitize Kodak Carousel slides.

We always return the original photo albums – and you now will also have them digitally preserved.

Our client agreement includes a non-disclosure agreement that Kinwood must abide to. You can dictate when and how the message is shared. There is no judging at Kinwood – and you don’t have to prepare at all. We can lead a discussion and ask questions about the most relevant memories, history, or personal reflections to share.

Kinwood sends speakers a package on how to prepare and what to wear. We create a warm and welcome space to share personal feelings and stories. Kinwood will ask thoughtful questions and reflections are shared without preparing or pressure.

Know that our editors only use the best interview clips making sure everyone looks good.

Our team have years of experience dealing with seniors – and are genuinely interested in pulling out stories from your parent, relatives, or companion. We try and match the best director for the goals of your project. Every Kinwood director, producer and editor always conduct interviews with warm professionalism.

Yes, there is no time limit. But know the best Kinwood films are made when memories are clear. We advise that if you are going to do it – do it soon.

Yes – some projects can be – but no one can say it’s not without value. Clients understand that Kinwood films are forever.

Also, Kinwood recently launched a “Cloud” Film option – which is often a trade-off between premium production values vs the convenience of remote interviews. It’s also our least expensive option.

We don’t have geographic boundaries. If you have a newish laptop and decent Wi-Fi – we can do this from anywhere. Ask us how.

Clients LOVE the final product. Your family will too.