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Houston Legacy films

Personal documentaries, Memorial videos, and family storytelling

your family’s legacy deserves more than memories.

it deserves a film.

At Jacob Alexander Films, we help Houston families preserve what matters most: the stories, voices, and wisdom that define who they are.

Whether you're honoring a parent, telling your own story, or surprising a loved one with a one-of-a-kind gift, we create cinematic legacy films that serve as timeless keepsakes.

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What Is a Legacy Film?

A Legacy Film is a professionally crafted, personal documentary—created through in-home video interviews, thoughtful storytelling, and cinematic editing.

It’s a way to:

  • Capture the life story of someone you love

  • Preserve family history and ancestral roots

  • Honor a parent or grandparent with a timeless legacy video keepsake

  • Share memories, lessons, and moments that define a life

Whether you call it a personal documentary, a video memoir, or an heirloom film, it serves the same purpose: to ensure your story, your voice, and your legacy live on.

Hear the stories. Relive the moments.

what our process

looks like

  •  We learn about the person and the story you want to preserve. We’ll work with you or your family to plan the interview and structure.

  •  We spend a few hours capturing an authentic, guided conversation—focused on life experiences, values, memories, and messages for future generations.

  • We offer the chance to walk through the home or meaningful spaces, capturing visual context for your story.

  • We combine storytelling, voice, light, and music to create a polished, emotional film—delivered digitally.

“This is heirloom video production designed to last for generations.”

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in-home video services across houston

Legacy Films are for anyone who has a story to tell—and someone who wants to remember it.

We bring our team, equipment, and storytelling process directly to your home in:

  • Houston Heights

  • River Oaks

  • West University

  • Memorial

  • Sugar Land

  • Katy

  • Pearland

  • The Woodlands

  • and the Greater Houston area

If you’ve ever said, “I wish I had asked my parents more questions…” this is the gift that answers them.

Stories we preserve

  • Personal legacy films

  • Family legacy videos

  • Family ancestry films

  • Generational storytelling videos

  • Custom legacy documentaries

  • End-of-life legacy films

  • Video biographies for retirement or milestone events

We also offer legacy interview services in Houston for families who want to capture the past while it’s still vividly remembered.

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why houston families choose us:

We’re proud to be a Houston legacy film company, offering personal history video services and video memoir production throughout Texas and beyond.

  • Veteran-owned, Texas-based storytelling studio

  • Netflix-style editing & heirloom-quality production

  • Trusted by families in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond

  • Compassionate, guided experience with emotional depth

 Let’s film your story, together

From 80th birthday documentaries to memorial video tributes and grandparent interviews, we help you create something that won’t just live in a folder — it will live in your family’s heart forever.