Still from Bell Family Film
A keepsake like you’ve never seen before…
Origin Story captures this moment in your family’s life so that it can be remembered forever in cinematic detail. It’s like family photos but in a film version. They’re emotionally-moving family documentaries narrated by the family that highlight and preserve your family’s most cherished memories.
Your family film can be created in person using Hollywood-quality equipment for a gorgeous, cinematic look. Or your film can be made virtually through a video call and by using your pictures and videos that are stored on phones and hard drives. From that, we create a visually beautiful, cohesive memoir of your family’s story that’s coupled with the perfect music and masterfully woven together by a professional filmmaker. The result is a meaningful piece of art that honors your family’s unique journey. You also receive high-quality pictures with your film if done in person.
Sometimes all it takes is seeing how a room used to look, hearing a sibling’s voice, or a parent’s laugh, and it all comes rushing back. My promise is that this family time capsule will be one of the most important keepsakes for your family now and for generations to come.
The inspiration behind Origin Story
When I turned twenty-one, my mother gave me a journal that she wrote in since I was five. It told the story of my childhood into adulthood. It helped me remember moments that had been long forgotten and gave insight into who I am. It’s one of the most cherished and important gifts I’ve ever received. I hope to give the same to you and your family.
Gavin
I’m a cinematographer and editor based in Nashville and Southern California. I’ve filmed and edited content for companies such as GAP, Banana Republic, General Dynamics, Constellis, as well as music videos for professional recording artists, and other various projects for non-profits and large and small businesses. You can see my commercial work here.
“Our Origin Story experience was full of beauty and fun. Gavin put the entire family at ease and created a special day we look back on fondly, capturing a special season we will forever cherish. He has an eye for filming detail and moments which is then woven so perfectly together with answers to his thoughtful questions to tell the story that is very uniquely ours. This family keepsake is dear to our hearts, we are extremely grateful!”
“We had the amazing opportunity to have Gavin Leighton come into our home and capture a day in our lives. I had no idea what to expect and quite honestly hate to be in front of the camera, but Gavin immediately made me feel comfortable. I could not be more grateful for this experience. It is rare for us to even get a family photo with all of us together so to have this moment in time captured for our children is just everything to me. Thank you Gavin for creating a family heirloom that we will cherish forever. ”
“My wife and I had always regretted not having a wedding video. However, after receiving our Origin Story we would choose this over a wedding video any day of the week.”
“Gavin made the most special keepsake for us. He spent the day with our family and managed to capture so many precious and important details beautifully. We always talk about how we don’t have many pictures or videos of ALL of us together which prompted us to call Origin Story. We will treasure this film for years to come.””