Your family story matters most.
Preserve it now, in a heartfelt documentary that lasts for generations.
Memories fade. Voices are lost.
We think there’s always more time — until there isn’t.
And with today’s technology, do we even have an excuse to let family stories disappear?
Honor those who came before you —
and do a favor for those who come after.
Making documentary personal
I’m Arik Shraga, an Israel-based filmmaker and photographer with over a decade of documentary experience. Missing the chance to record my grandmother’s stories pushed me to film my own family. Since then, I’ve captured thousands of stories for families and humanitarian organizations.
Today, I create personal films for families to keep the memories of loved ones alive for generations.
What is a Legacy Film?
The stories we mean to save often slip away before we make time to preserve them. A Legacy Film is a private, cinematic documentary created with your family and just for your family — weaving together heartfelt interviews, the beauty of daily life, and family archives to tell your story in a way that feels authentic and deeply personal.
It’s a one-of-a-kind heirloom, growing more precious with every passing year — and impossible to create if we wait too long.
From the Families I’ve Filmed
Every family I work with starts with the same worry: Will this feel natural? Will my loved ones open up? Here’s what they say afterward…
Michelle: “I had the pleasure of working with Arik Shraga who prepared a documentary in honor of my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. We received a movie that is now a treasured testament to our family’s history and a message for future generations.”
Tobias: “Arik Shraga is committed, reliable, professional, and easy to talk to. He is excellent at interviewing and quickly earns his subjects’ trust. He produces material that is a joy to watch.”
Every family’s story is unique, and so is the way we treat yours. This simple, collaborative process keeps everything easy and open, while making sure your film feels true to you in every detail. Even if you’ve never been on camera before, you’ll feel comfortable and in control the entire time.
How your film comes to life
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Once you reach out, we begin a friendly conversation — online or offline — to learn about your family, your story, and what you hope to capture.
I work comfortably in English, Hebrew, Ukrainian and Russian.Planning
Together, we’ll choose locations, topics, the people to interview, and which archival photos or videos to include.Interview Preparation
You’ll receive my interview questions in advance — so we can gently avoid sensitive areas and feel fully at ease before we begin.
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Filming is calm and unobtrusive — often in your home, garden, or a place that matters most.
Interviews feel like relaxed one-on-one conversations, not staged or posed.
Travel within Israel is included, and filming abroad or via video call is always possible. -
Once filming is complete, I carefully edit the interviews, candid moments, and family archives into a cinematic story — with sound design and color grading that make it shine.
When the final cut is approved by the family, you’ll receive your Legacy Film — ready to share now and to treasure for generations.You may also choose to add:
Uncut Interviews — lightly edited, complete conversations for a family archive.
Family Photo Session — candid portraits to complement your film.
Delivery & Storage. Your film is stored securely in a private cloud and on a custom flash drive designed to last. Your story won’t be trapped in an online service that could vanish — it’s preserved in formats meant for the long term.
Privacy. Your film belongs to you. It remains completely private unless you decide to share it.
This year is
the best time to film
Every passing season changes the way we look, speak, and remember.
One day, someone will wish they could see and hear us just as we are now.
Let’s make sure they can.