personal documentary films & legacy films
Albany · Saratoga Springs · Troy · Capital Region, NY
every life has a
story worth telling.
I create cinematic personal documentaries that preserve the people, experiences, and memories that shape our lives, for families in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy, Clifton Park, and across New York’s Capital Region.
featured work · graduation documentary
Jada’s story.
a chapter on film.
A personal documentary created to mark Jada’s graduation, bringing interviews with her loved ones together with cinematic storytelling.
Some moments become more meaningful with time. A film keeps the voices, expressions, and stories that photographs alone can’t fully hold.
The film opens on YouTube.
two ways to tell your story
the moments.
the life behind them.
a meaningful new chapter
the milestone film
A cinematic short documentary celebrating a graduation, a move, an engagement, an anniversary, retirement, or another turning point.
Typically 4–6 minutes. I guide everything, from story planning and interview preparation to filming, editing, and private delivery.
explore the experiencea life in stories
the life documentary
A fuller portrait of someone’s experiences, relationships, childhood memories, and words of wisdom, made to revisit and share.
Typically 10–15 minutes. Interviews, archive material, and filming are individually scoped, and you approve a written story plan before anything is filmed.
explore the experiencethe filmmaker behind the story
every life holds
stories worth keeping.
I genuinely enjoy getting to know people: where they come from, what shaped them, and what makes their lives meaningful. Turning those experiences into a thoughtfully made film is the part of this work I love most.
I’m Lucas. You’ll work with me personally at every stage, from the first story conversation to the finished film.
why I make these filmsyou bring the memories.
I’ll help shape the story.
a conversation first
We explore what matters to you, who should be included, and the story you want to tell.
guidance along the way
I help with interview preparation and choosing the photographs and footage that support the story.
a story plan you approve
Before filming begins, you approve a written plan for the story, the interviews, the schedule, and the feedback process.
film investment
a personal film.
a considered investment.
Film commissions begin at $3,500, with more elaborate productions reaching $10,000 or more.
Every story is different. Each film is individually planned around the people, memories, and experiences you want to preserve. Your final investment depends on the creative vision, interviews, locations, and production requirements.
You’ll receive a written scope and quote before committing.
I accept a limited number of personal film commissions so that each story receives the attention it deserves.
Planning a film for a graduation, an engagement, or another dated milestone? Reach out early so there is time to plan and film before the day.
tell me about your film
also available · select photography commissions
a moment in time.
yours to keep.
Portraits, Color Burst, and on-location headshots: complementary ways to capture this chapter.
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