A daughter listening as her father records the stories she wants her family to keep

Family Stories — Their Voice, Kept In Your Family

Capture The Story
Only They Can Tell.

Give a parent, grandparent, spouse or anyone you love thoughtful prompts to answer in their own face and voice. We turn their memories into a finished video your family can keep.

You Know Them. But You Don't Know Every Story.

Family Stories gives you a simple way to ask what shaped them, what matters to them now and what they want your family to carry forward. Want to record your own story? You can choose a package for yourself, too.

Hear their voice. See their face. Watch them smile when they remember.

Every Footage Fusion piece is a real video you can watch together — not just an audio recording, not a printed book.

  • Childhood
  • Parents & grandparents
  • Family traditions
  • First jobs
  • Friendships
  • Love & relationships
  • Funny memories
  • Recipes
  • Meaningful places
  • History they lived through
  • Accomplishments
  • Mistakes
  • Beliefs
  • Advice
  • Lessons learned
  • Ordinary moments that mattered
A Black woman in her fifties recording her life story on her phone at home

How It Works

Click. Record. We do the rest.

  1. A loved one at the kitchen table smiling at a private recording link on a phone

    1. Send their link

    Your loved one gets a private recording link by text or email. Nothing to download.

  2. A woman reading her prompt on her phone with a warm, understanding smile

    2. They see a prompt

    One thoughtful question at a time makes it easy for them to know what to say.

  3. A storyteller holding a phone at arm's length and recording an answer

    3. They hit record

    They answer naturally in their own words, alone or with your help.

  4. A woman in her thirties on her sofa tapping her phone to play back the video she just recorded

    4. Review & continue

    They can keep it or record again, then move to the next story.

  5. A mother and her adult daughter watching a finished family video together on a tablet

    5. We bring it together

    Footage Fusion organizes their recordings into something your family can watch, share and keep.

Record it yourself, have someone interview you, or record together — however feels natural.

Why This Exists

I Meant To Record My Mom's Stories.

She told the same stories my whole life — the ones about her childhood, our family, the things she believed. I always figured I'd sit down with her one day and get them on video.

Then she got sick, and things got worse by the day, and that day never came.

What I have now is a few saved voicemails. I'm grateful for them. But they aren't the stories, and they aren't the lessons she meant to hand down. Footage Fusion exists so the people who come after you don't have to settle for what happened to be saved by accident.

Do it while you can.

Obituary honoring Vivian Rosetta Tindell, Lucas Tindell's mother

Pricing

Pick A Package. Start Today.

  • Guided prompts for them
  • Record on any device
  • We organize it
  • Finished digital family story film
  • Watch, share & download

For One Storyteller

Choose 5, 10, or 15 stories for one person, recorded one prompt at a time.

Family Stories

Essentials

1 Storyteller · 5 Stories

$149

A meaningful way to begin capturing someone you love.

Start Essentials
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Family Stories

Signature

1 Storyteller · 10 Stories

$249

A deeper collection of their memories, experiences and life lessons.

Choose Signature

Family Stories

Complete

1 Storyteller · 15 Stories

$349

The fullest collection of one loved one's memories and experiences.

Choose Complete

For More Than One Storyteller

Choose two people for one shared collection, or include up to five family members.

Family Stories

Two Storytellers

2 People · 10 Stories Each

$549

Two people, side by side — 20 stories in one collection.

  • 2 storytellers
  • 10 stories each (20 total)
  • One shared collection
Choose Two Storytellers

Family Stories

Family Stories Collection

Up to 5 Storytellers · 10 Stories Each

$999 one-time

Everyone in the family tells their own stories — gathered into one collection.

  • Up to 5 storytellers
  • Up to 50 stories
  • One family collection
Choose Family Stories Collection
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Add a Video Greeting Card — $99

Contributor videos and photos are kept as separate files and play through in order on the card.

U.S. shipping included. No separate shipping charge at checkout.

Here's What You Actually Get.

A finished video you can play on a phone, a laptop or the living room TV.

Questions People Ask Before They Buy

What is Family Stories?

A simple way to capture a loved one's memories, experiences and wisdom in their own face and voice. They answer guided questions on video, and we organize the answers into a finished film for your family. You can also purchase it to record your own story.

How many questions do we get?

That's what the packages are: 5, 10 or 15 stories. You can always add more stories later.

Do they have to record it all at once?

Not at all. We recommend setting aside some time — even one sitting — to record the full set. Having a plan for when you'll do it is the best way to make sure it actually gets done. Some answers naturally take a little longer, and the recording window gives you flexibility if you need it.

Can someone help the storyteller record their answers?

Absolutely. A spouse, family member, caregiver or friend can read the question aloud and press record. The story and the words are still entirely the storyteller's — the help is just with the phone or camera.

Do I need any equipment or an app?

No. Everything happens through a private link that opens in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to download and nothing to set up.

What if the person recording isn't good with technology?

They tap one link, see one question at a time, and press record — and they can re-record as many times as they want. They also don't have to do it alone. A family member can hold the phone, read them the questions and hit record for them. If anyone gets stuck, email us and we'll walk them through it.

How long does it take to get the finished video?

The clock starts once all the recordings are in. We'll confirm the delivery date with you after purchase, and you'll hear from us at each step so you're never guessing.

Can I buy this as a gift?

Yes. Most Family Stories projects begin with a family member who wants to capture someone they love. You can pay, choose the package and help with setup; your loved one answers the prompts in their own words, and the finished collection belongs to the family.

Do I get to keep it?

Yes. Your finished video is a standard video file that plays on any phone, tablet, computer or TV — nothing to install. Watch it any time from your account, share the private link with family, and download your own copy whenever you like. Your video stays safely stored with us, download any time for your own copy too.

Who can see our videos?

Only the people you share the link with. We don't publish, sell or use your recordings for marketing without your written permission.

Not Ready Today?

Leave your email and we'll send you a short sample so you can see exactly what you'd get — no pressure, no daily emails.

Want to collect messages about someone instead — from the people who love them? Learn about Video Greeting →