Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

A Mother’s Day or Father’s Day video in your own words.

Instead of another card: a short narrated film about their life and what they mean to you, made from family photos and the stories you grew up with.

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Films from $19.99. One-time purchase. Free preview before you pay.

How it works

A thank-you they can watch again and again.

  1. 01

    Gather photos of them

    Their childhood, their early years as a parent, and the moments with you. Prints photographed on your phone work well.

  2. 02

    Say what you’ve never quite said

    Answer a few questions and AI drafts the narration, or write it yourself. You approve every line, so it sounds like you.

  3. 03

    Preview, then send it

    Watch a free preview of the opening. Once you approve it, we make the film and email you when it’s ready to watch together or send with a private link.

A practical guide

How to make a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day video

A short, personal film means more than a long one. Here’s how to make it feel like them.

01Pick one thread

Decide what the film is about: their whole life, the years they raised you, or one thing they taught you. A clear focus makes a two-minute film feel complete.

02Choosing the photos

For a short film, 15 to 30 photos is plenty. Look for:

  • A photo of them as a child or a young adult, before they were a parent
  • Holding you, or each of their children, as babies
  • Ordinary days: cooking, fixing things, driving, laughing
  • A recent photo, ideally with the family

03Writing what to say

Write as you’d speak to them. Short, honest sentences carry the most. These questions help:

  • What did they always say to you?
  • What did they work hard for that you only understood later?
  • What do you do today because of them?
  • What do you want to thank them for?

04Bring in brothers and sisters

Ask each sibling for a few photos and one memory. A line from each of you gives the film more than one point of view, and makes it a gift from all of you.

05Plan around the day

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day fall on different dates in different countries, so check the date where they live. Gathering photos and approving the script usually takes an evening; start a few days ahead so there’s time for the film to be made. If they’ve passed away, a short tribute film is a gentle way to remember them together on the day.

06Giving it

How they see it matters almost as much as the film.

  • Watch it with them if you can: it’s a lovely moment to share
  • Or send the private link with a short note of your own
  • Download a copy for yourself, too
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Lengths and prices

Choose the length that fits the moment.

Pay once for your finished film. No subscription. Every length includes narration you write or AI drafts, a 1080p download and a private link.

2 minutes

Suggested

Memory Moment

Up to 30 photos and clips

$19.99

Choose

5 minutes

Life Story

Up to 60 photos and clips

$29.99

Choose

10 minutes

Family Documentary

Up to 120 photos and clips

$44.99

Choose

20 minutes

Legacy Film

Up to 250 photos and clips

$59.99

Choose

Optional upgrade: turn your story into a song, written from what you’ve told us and sung in the style and language you choose.

Old prints faded or damaged? Restore them first in our Photo Restoration Studio, then add them to your film.

Edit your story as much as you like before you pay. If a render fails, we remake it at no cost.

Your family’s memories belong to your family.

Private by default

Your original photos and recordings are kept private to your account.

You hold the keys

You control your movie, your downloads, and who receives a sharing link.

Delete anytime

Remove a film, its memories, or your whole account whenever you choose.

Questions

Good to know.

Does this work for Father’s Day too?+

Yes. The film is about whoever you choose: your mom, your dad, a grandparent, a stepparent, or someone who was like a parent to you.

How long should it be?+

For a gift, shorter is often better: two to five minutes is plenty. Each length shows how many photos and clips it includes.

Can I make one for a parent who has passed away?+

Yes. A tribute film is a gentle way to remember them on the day. We use only what you tell us, and you approve every line of narration before anything is made.

How do I give it to them?+

Download the film to keep, or send a private link to the people you choose. You can turn a link off whenever you like.

Will it be ready in time?+

Adding your photos and approving the script usually takes an evening. Once you approve your preview, we make your film and email you as soon as it’s ready. We can’t promise an exact time, so start a few days before the day.

Say thank you in a way they’ll keep.

Start with a few photos of them. You can change every word before anything is made.

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