By George Lewis, Production Assistant
The festive period is always a lively one for us at Family History Films, as we continue working right up to the bell, to ensure that our clients receive their films and books in time to share them family-wide. During this pacy period however, we also find that Christmas gives us a chance to pause and reflect on the work we do, the mysteries and personal histories we’ve helped uncover, and the ways in which those stories bring people closer. It is in this season that we are reminded of the moments of connection we are always aiming to capture for our clients.
Whilst we’ve had so many client success stories that captured those themes this year, we’ve also reached many personal milestones for our team. In the past 365 days, we’ve moved offices, hired two new team members, developed two new products, visited 9 different countries in 4 continents, delivered 5 films, written 3 books, and had a baby (welcome back Content and Creative Director Eve!).
And the year is not over yet. While many are winding down for the holidays, our team is preparing for one final filming trip. We will be travelling to Udaipur, India, for what promises to be a particularly meaningful occasion. This project will not only mark the start of a new family history journey, but also the coming together of two households through a wedding celebration!
We will be filming interviews with members from both sides, and are particularly excited as weddings are one of the rare occasions where we can interview half a family tree before lunch. We’ll be making hay while the sun shines.
We look forward to building on this momentum next year, particularly with the launch of our new research reports and the introduction of our online archive service. There is much more to come, so stay tuned.
From all of us at Family History Films, we hope you take a moment this Christmas to ask questions, share memories, and listen. You may uncover stories you’ve never heard, and the answers to questions you never knew you had…
So without further ado, and in the spirit of Spotify, may I present our annual stats:
20 filming locations
Over 132,000 words written
Over 450 minutes of film created
Over 30,000 assets digitized
Over 145 songs used
How reliving the past can preserve it for the future.