HOW WILL YOU INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION?
Of all the treasures we collect, the greatest are the lessons and values that shape our lives. These priceless lessons have taken a lifetime to learn. Will they live on?
Tell your story. Leave your legacy.
We produce Legacy Films, modern day memoirs that are entertaining and informational for all age groups.
We capture cinematic documentary-style interviews and intertwine them together with family photos, home videos, documents, maps and other memorabilia.
The finished film is a captivating and intimate recollection of life stories, memories and values that will be cherished for a lifetime.
WHY LASTING LEGACIES?
I was just 14-years-old when my grandmother passed away. As I’ve gotten older I now look back and wonder about all of the stories and memories that may have been lost when she passed. The ability to hear her story first-hand would have been a treasure for my family and even more special to show my kids one day.
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While I may not have been able to document her life, I’m passionate about bringing that opportunity to others.
OUR SERVICES
Legacy Films
Preserving a family’s most cherished stories and experiences for generations to come.
Business Documentaries
Recording the origin and growth of a business while exploring all avenues of development and history.
Corporate Video Work
Creating impactful videos to promote a company’s brand for internal or external audiences.
Video Consultation
Delivering expertise in placement and utilization of video assets to reach relevant audiences.
WHY LASTING LEGACIES?
FAMILIES
Preserve your families most cherished stories and experiences so they’re always with you even when they’re gone. Their first hand account of their lives can never be replaced and will always be appreciated.
What is your proudest accomplishment in life?
What does family mean to you?
Descendants may not think to ask questions now, but there will come a time when they want to know the answers. We take great pride in creating legacy films that are both informational and entertaining for all age groups.
How will you inspire the next generation?
FAMILY BUSINESSES
Family owned businesses are dynamic participants in today’s world economy, but are often tricky to navigate. Chances are your posterity doesn’t know the entire story.
Our legacy films have opened doors for family members to have conversations with the founders and originators of their family business that may not have occurred without our film starting that dialogue.
From start to finish all films are created and kept in the strictest confidence. Maintaining and perfecting client confidentiality is incredibly important to us.
Video production with a family-first mindset.
Our ultimate goal is to help others tell their story. Whether families, businesses or organizations we strive to give you the platform and voice to be both seen, and heard.
Our legacy films have opened doors for family members to have conversations with the founders and originators of their family business that may not have occurred without our film starting that dialogue.
Documenting history through video for generations to come is what we do at Lasting Legacies.
WHY LASTING LEGACIES?
MEET ANDREW
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My name is Andrew Natvig and I am the founder of Lasting Legacies.
Over the last 5 years I have been working within various areas of the film industry. I’ve traveled the world making documentaries, filmed & edited backcountry snowmobiling films in Big Sky Country and most recently worked as a producer, cinematographer and editor for the Emmy Award winning television show Discover Wisconsin.
Throughout all these experiences the part of filmmaking I took pride in the most was helping people tell their stories.
I was just 14-years-old when my grandmother passed away. As I’ve gotten older I now look back and wonder about all of the stories and memories that may have been lost when she passed. The ability to hear her story first-hand would have been a treasure for my family and even more special to show my kids one day.
While I may not have been able to document her life, I’m passionate about bringing that opportunity to others.
MEET ANDREW
My name is Andrew Natvig, and I am the founder of Lasting Legacies.
Experience
Over the last 5 years I have been working within various areas of the film industry. I’ve traveled the world making documentaries, filmed & edited backcountry snowmobiling films in Big Sky Country and most recently worked as a producer, cinematographer and editor for the Emmy Award winning television show Discover Wisconsin.
Throughout all these experiences the part of filmmaking I took pride in the most was helping people tell their stories.
I was just 14-years-old when my grandmother passed away. As I’ve gotten older I now look back and wonder about all of the stories and memories that may have been lost when she passed. The ability to hear her story first-hand would have been a treasure for my family and even more special to show my kids one day.
While I may not have been able to document her life, I’m passionate about bringing that opportunity to others.
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
Lasting Legacies is a video production company that specializes in working alongside families & small businesses to help preserve history for generations to come. We take great pride in developing long standing relationships with our clients.
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The roots of ElderSpan reach back to the early 1990s, when Greg and Carol Griffin were seeking care for Carol’s mother, Louise Kionka, who was battling Parkinson’s disease. Not finding what they were looking for, Greg’s expertise as a hospital administrator and Carol’s as a Registered Nurse motivated them to develop a new resident-centered, healthcare-focused assisted living model by opening The Pines in Prairie du Sac in 1995.
Greg and Carol first met in Tomah, Wisconsin in 1965. Carol was headed to nursing school and Greg was being shipped off for Navy training, but after just one date they knew what they had was something special. Six weeks later Carol’s telephone rang and it was him, this was the start of three years of long distance romance and hundreds of letters back and forth. The rest is history.
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WEDDING JOURNALS
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Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime day.
Leave a message of congratulations, share a memory or funny story of the bride & groom. At the end of the night all videos are compiled together into a video journal for the bride & groom to cherish forever.
PACKAGES
Our team will work with you to sculpt your family’s story in a film that is both entertaining and informational for all age groups.
There is no template – this collaborative process allows your family to tell its story the way you want it to be told.
Our Short Story showcases the lives of parents (grandparents), in a way that gives them the opportunity to tell their story and share insight into their lives that loved ones may have never known. This option is often used to tell the love story between parents or grandparents, but can cover a wide range of topics and experiences.
- 10-15 minute, professionally filmed & edited Legacy Film
- A max of 2 interviewees (2 hours of filming each)
- Family Photo Integration
- Family Video Integration
- Licensed background music scores that fit the narrative of the stories being told
- 2 rounds of revisions
- Legacy Film delivered on USB drive & dedicated web address
- Raw interview footage delivered on USB drive
Our Tale showcases the lives of parents (grandparents) in a way that gives both them & two other individuals the opportunity to tell their stories and experiences together.
- 30-35 minute, professionally filmed & edited Legacy Film
- A max of 4 interviewees (2 hours of filming each)
- Family Photo Integration
- Home Video Integration
- Licensed background music scores that fit the narrative of the stories being told
- 3 rounds of revisions
- Legacy Film delivered on USB drive & dedicated web address
- Raw interview footage delivered on USB drive
Our Documentary is our most in-depth video package. This package has been frequently used by family businesses looking to capture the evolution of their businesses development. From the trials & hardships, to the success stories & triumphs – this video will leave no stone unturned.
- An hour long, professionally filmed & edited Legacy Film
- Or 2 – 30 minute films (Part 1 & Part 2)
- Ongoing collaborative revision program
- A max of 6 interviewees (3 hours of filming each)
- Family Photo Integration
- Home Video Integration
- Title Integration
- Licensed background music scores that fit the narrative of the stories being told
- Legacy Film delivered on 2 USB drives & dedicated web address
- Raw interview footage delivered on 2 USB drives
If our packages don’t match your needs please reach out to us. We work with a wide array of clients from all walks of life.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my parents don't feel comfortable on camera?
We understand that talking in front of a camera can be intimidating and challenging thing to get used to. We can stop and start as many times as the interviewee needs. We guarantee by the end it will feel like a typical conversation with a good friend.
What should we do to prepare?
Prior to the shoot day, someone from our team will work through an outline with you to ensure that we capture everything you’re looking for. Upon finalizing the outline start sorting through photos and family videos that may be useful to embed in the legacy film. This does not need to be complete prior to the shoot day but it’s always great to have a head start!
How long after filming will we recieve the final film?
Post Production on our legacy films can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks depending on the length of the video, how much editing is needed to put together a cohesive story, and revisions.
Do I own the final film?
Yes. Your film is yours to share and distribute as you wish!
Can my parents film their interviews together?
Typically we steer away from this. Having them do individual interviews allows us to capture both of their sides of certain stories and gives us more options to choose from when editing the film together. However, if it makes sense within the story then of course parts of their interviews can be done together.