Everyone deserves their own film
We create beautifully crafted personal documentaries that capture a lifetime in film. Every film is a reminder that every life, however unassuming, contains its own beauty, drama and truth.
For centuries, family histories were recorded in letters, portraits and heirlooms. In today’s world, those memories can fade too easily. We have snippets on our phones, but little else.
We want to reconnect generations through the ancient tradition of storytelling- to capture a life well-lived on film so they can live forever.
Because every story matters.
About Us
Founded by filmmakers with over twenty year’s experience working with the BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix, Memento brings professional craft to the most personal stories of all.
Memento Films was born from a simple realisation - that every person carries a remarkable story, yet only a privileged few ever see theirs told on screen.
After years spent making documentaries for television, we found that the most captivating moments often came not from celebrities or public figures, but from ordinary people. In quiet kitchens, garden sheds, and hospital corridors, we met individuals whose stories held the full sweep of human experience - love, courage, loss, laughter, faith, chance, and change.
We created Memento because we wanted to open the door to everyone. To make it possible for people from all walks of life to experience what it means to be heard, to see their journey unfold with cinematic care and dignity.
The Experience
Being filmed for a memento documentary is an unforgettable day for everyone involved. Friends and family can take part if you wish . A memento film isn’t about performance but a relaxed, meaningful conversation - a chance to look back, laugh and reflect as the memories flood back.
“I’m so pleased my mum and I got to do this together”
“To hear my dad talk about key moments in his life that I never knew about was very moving”
“One of the most amazing things I’ve ever done”
The Process
Step 1: The Consultation
We begin with a private conversation to explore your story and its defining moments.
Step 2: The Interview
Filming takes place with a small, experienced crew in your home, at our studio, or somewhere meaningful to you.
Step 3: The Archive
We integrate your photographs, letters, or home videos, and edit them with professional precision.
Step 4: The Edit
Our editors shape your story with the narrative skill of broadcast documentary - crafting a finished film that is both intimate and enduring.
Packages and Details
30 Minute Documentary
£2,700
60 Minute Documentary
£3,200
What is included?
Planning call with the interviewee. An informal conversation to understand what you’d like your film to capture and how you’d like it to feel.
Planning calls with close family to gather memories, photographs and perspectives that will help shape the story.
One full day of filming. Conducted by an experienced director and cinematographer, with sound and lighting crew.
Lunch. A midday break provided for everyone involved, allowing time to recharge and reflect.
Professional editing and colour grading. Your story carefully shaped and polished into a cinematic, broadcast-quality film.
Music licensing and sound design. A bespoke soundtrack to enhance the tone and emotional rhythm of your story.
Inclusion of personal archive. We can incorporate your photographs, letters, home videos, or keepsakes to enrich the narrative.
Digital and physical delivery. The completed film supplied as both a digital file and a keepsake boxed USB edition.