Legacy · by Suite P Productions
Your story, in your own voice.
A guided life-story interview, filmed in our Hot Springs studio and finished with your photos and favorite music. Preserved for the generations that follow.
A Living Legacy
Your voice, for your posterity.
Too often, families try to piece together their history after losing the person who knew it best. Legacy turns that around. You sit down with an experienced interviewer and tell the stories that matter: how you grew up, the people you loved, what you learned, and what you want them to know.
Your voice, your laugh, your own words, kept for your children and grandchildren.
How It Works
Four simple steps.
1
A conversation
We talk about you, your family, and what you'd like to capture. We'll send a simple planner to help you gather your thoughts.
2
The interview
You come to our studio in Hot Springs. Tom guides you from behind the camera; all you do is talk. Most people are surprised how easy it is.
3
The craft
We edit your interview into a film and weave in your photos, keepsakes, and a couple of your favorite songs.
4
The keepsake
In about two to three weeks your film is ready to keep, to give, and to share.
What to Bring
The things that tell your story.
Bring prints or send digital copies. Your photos are included, and they're what bring a story to life on screen.
- Photographs, old and new
- Newspaper and magazine clippings
- Diplomas, certificates, wedding announcements
- Plaques, trophies, and medals
- Home movies and family video
- Shadow boxes, portraits, and keepsakes
- Two of your favorite songs
- The stories only you can tell
What Your Family Receives
A film to keep. A link to share.
- A finished filmProfessionally edited from a multi-camera interview, with licensed music and your photos woven through.
- Keepsake copiesUSB copies to hand to the people who matter most.
- A private online linkFamily near and far can watch, and only the people you choose. The link stays live for a set time after delivery, and you can extend it.
- A keepsake boxLegacy films can be presented in an engraved wooden keepsake box.
Your Interviewer
Meet Tom Wilkins.
Tom has spent more than forty years putting people at ease. He founded and ran The Bath House Show, followed by the RayLynn Theater and the Five Star Dinner Theatre in Hot Springs for over three decades, performing over 5,500 shows. He emceed the city's Christmas and Veterans Day parades live on television for years, founded the Arkansas Walk of Fame, and holds a Key to the City of Hot Springs.
With Legacy, he does what he's always done best: listens, asks the right question, and lets people shine.
Questions
Good to know.
Do I need to be comfortable on camera?
No. Tom stays off camera and keeps it a conversation. There's no script and nothing to memorize, we take breaks whenever you like, and the edit takes care of the rest.
Can other family members take part?
Yes. A Legacy film can include a spouse, children, or siblings sharing their own memories. We'll plan that with you.
Where is it filmed?
Most filming happens in our studio at 1820 Central Avenue in Hot Springs, where we control the light and sound. For senior living communities, we can also bring the studio to you and film on-site at no additional charge.
How does the family watch it?
You receive keepsake USB copies to keep, plus a private online link you can share with the people you choose, wherever they live. The link stays live for 30 to 60 days depending on your package, and hosting can be extended if you'd like more time.
How long does it take?
For most people the interview is a single relaxed session. Editing usually takes two to three weeks after filming.
Is this a memorial video?
Legacy is made with you, while you can tell your story yourself. It's a gift to your family now, and a treasure later.
What does it cost?
It depends on the length of the film and how many people take part. After a short conversation we'll send you a simple proposal with options.