ABOUT
Why do we capture family history videos for parents and grandparents?
Welcome! My name is Trevor Jackson, and I am the founder of LegacyReel. I help seniors and those in end-of-life care share their stories on film, so their families can have their memories forever.
Why? When I was eight years old, my dad passed away unexpectedly. I was devastated.
Despite the loss, I was fortunate to have the best family in the world who supported my younger brother and I, and who always shared happy stories about Dad.
Dad and I.
However, I wished that I could have had the chance to learn about him and his life, as told by him.
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If you have lost someone too early, you know that feeling all too well.
He was also our family's historian.
As I grew older, I wanted to secure the rest of my family history while I still had the opportunity. I started recording the stories of my own grandparents, making biographical movies out of their lives.
As time went on, I began interviewing friends' families to help them, and now I create video biographies for everyone.
My own grandma's LegacyReel.
That's why I founded LegacyReel - to help families capture the unique stories and wisdom of their loved ones, while memories are still sharp, ensuring their legacy lives on for generations to come.
A client, Jim, with his college buddies.
At LegacyReel, we believe that everyone has a story worth sharing. We handle the entire process, from conducting thoughtful interviews and filming, to helping you locate photos, to editing and creating a lasting video treasure your family will cherish forever.
My grandpa (at right) in Vietnam.
We specialize in working with seniors, those in end-of-life care, and those whose short-term memory may be fading, but whose long-term memory is solid.
Rigdon and Trish, married for 40+ years
As one of our recent clients shared,
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"This is a one-time decision which will provide happiness for a lifetime. You have no idea how much this video means to us now that Mom is gone."
Dottie, 1928-2021
LegacyReel is based in San Diego, California, but we will travel anywhere in the United States to capture the memories of your loved ones.
My brother and I today.
If you are ready to learn more about how LegacyReel can help your loved ones tell their stories, give us a call, schedule a consultation, or email us to get started!