Every family has stories worth preserving.
Every family has stories worth preserving.
Every family has stories worth preserving.
Every family has stories worth preserving.
What We Do
What We Do
Life & Lemons creates beautifully crafted legacy films that capture the voices and memories of the people who matter most.
Life & Lemons creates beautifully crafted legacy films that capture the voices and memories of the people who matter most.
Why Preserve Stories?
Why Preserve Stories?
Some things can’t be captured in a photo album.
Some things can’t be captured in a photo album.
A family photograph can remind us what someone looked like. A written memoir can record what happened.
But neither can preserve the sound of a voice, the sparkle in someone’s eyes as they tell a favourite story, or the way they laugh before reaching the punchline.
A family photograph can remind us what someone looked like. A written memoir can record what happened.
But neither can preserve the sound of a voice, the sparkle in someone’s eyes as they tell a favourite story, or the way they laugh before reaching the punchline.
See The Stories We Help Preserve
See The Stories We Help Preserve
Every Life & Lemons film is a fully crafted documentary, typically 30-60 minutes in length. Below are some short excerpts that give a small glimpse into the film captured for each family.
Every Life & Lemons film is a fully crafted documentary, typically 30-60 minutes in length. Below are some short excerpts that give a small glimpse into the film captured for each family.
Joe Kuypers
“There was kind of a magic moment when I first met you... I said "wow" look at this person in front of me"
Linda Huynh
“We were scared we'd die out at sea, we didn't know where to go... we just had to escape from Vietnam"
Cathy & Terry
“She was racing along, having a wow of at time - That's a spirited young girl, I like that”
Joe Kuypers
“There was kind of a magic moment when I first met you... I said "wow" look at this person in front of me"
Linda Huynh
“We were scared we'd die out at sea, we didn't know where to go... we just had to escape from Vietnam"
Cathy & Terry
“She was racing along, having a wow of at time - That's a spirited young girl, I like that”
Joe Kuypers
“There was kind of a magic moment when I first met you... I said "wow" look at this person in front of me"
Linda Huynh
“We were scared we'd die out at sea, we didn't know where to go... we just had to escape from Vietnam"
Cathy & Terry
“She was racing along, having a wow of at time - That's a spirited young girl, I like that”
Joe Kuypers
“There was kind of a magic moment when I first met you... I said "wow" look at this person in front of me"
Linda Huynh
“We were scared we'd die out at sea, we didn't know where to go... we just had to escape from Vietnam"
Cathy & Terry
“She was racing along, having a wow of at time - That's a spirited young girl, I like that”
Joe Kuypers
“There was kind of a magic moment when I first met you... I said "wow" look at this person in front of me"
Linda Huynh
“We were scared we'd die out at sea, we didn't know where to go... we just had to escape from Vietnam"
Cathy & Terry
“She was racing along, having a wow of at time - That's a spirited young girl, I like that”
The film the grandchildren will watch with their grandchildren.
The film the grandchildren will watch with their grandchildren.
The film the grandchildren will watch with their grandchildren.
At the heart of every Life & Lemons experience is a beautifully crafted Legacy Film. Part documentary, part family heirloom, a Life & Lemons film weaves together conversations, family photographs and personal stories into a lasting record of someone’s legacy.
It preserves the people, memories and moments that shape a family for generations. Every film also includes edited highlights, the full interview recording and digitised family photographs.
At the heart of every Life & Lemons experience is a beautifully crafted Legacy Film. Part documentary, part family heirloom, a Life & Lemons film weaves together conversations, family photographs and personal stories into a lasting record of someone’s legacy.
It preserves the people, memories and moments that shape a family for generations. Every film also includes edited highlights, the full interview recording and digitised family photographs.
How It Works
A Simple & Personal Process.
1
We Have a Chat
We’ll start with a relaxed conversation over the phone or in person about your family member, their story and what you’d like to preserve.
2
The Film Day
In a familiar and comfortable setting, stories are shared, photographs revisited and memories captured naturally.
3
The Finished Film
The footage is crafted into a beautiful Legacy Film that can be watched, shared and treasured for generations.
How It Works
A Simple & Personal Process.
1
We Have a Chat
We’ll start with a relaxed conversation over the phone or in person about your family member, their story and what you’d like to preserve.
2
The Film Day
In a familiar and comfortable setting, stories are shared, photographs revisited and memories captured naturally.
3
The Finished Film
The footage is crafted into a beautiful Legacy Film that can be watched, shared and treasured for generations.
1
We Have a Chat
We’ll start with a relaxed conversation over the phone or in person about your family member, their story and what you’d like to preserve.
2
The Film Day
In a familiar and comfortable setting, stories are shared, photographs revisited and memories captured naturally.
3
The Finished Film
The footage is crafted into a beautiful Legacy Film that can be watched, shared and treasured for generations.
How It Works
A Simple & Personal Process.
How It Works
A Simple & Personal Process.
1
We Have a Chat
We’ll start with a relaxed conversation over the phone or in person about your family member, their story and what you’d like to preserve.
2
The Film Day
In a familiar and comfortable setting, stories are shared, photographs revisited and memories captured naturally.
3
The Finished Film
The footage is crafted into a beautiful Legacy Film that can be watched, shared and treasured for generations.
How It Works
A Simple & Personal Process.
1
We Have a Chat
We’ll start with a relaxed conversation over the phone or in person about your family member, their story and what you’d like to preserve.
2
The Film Day
In a familiar and comfortable setting, stories are shared, photographs revisited and memories captured naturally.
3
The Finished Film
The footage is crafted into a beautiful Legacy Film that can be watched, shared and treasured for generations.
Meet Phil
Meet Phil
I’ve been making films for more than ten years, but Life & Lemons is the project closest to my heart.
It came from a simple realisation: the stories we most want to keep are often the ones we never get around to recording.
I believe every family deserves more than a photo on the wall. They deserve to hear the voices, laughter and stories of the people who shaped them - long into the future.
That’s why I work alone, intentionally. No large crews, or complicated setups. Just one filmmaker creating a relaxed environment where people can feel comfortable enough to be themselves.
My role isn’t to direct the story. It’s simply to create the space for it to be told.
Pictured: Me at 8 months old with my immigrant parents in front of my uncle’s lemon tree
I’ve been making films for more than ten years, but Life & Lemons is the project closest to my heart.
It came from a simple realisation: the stories we most want to keep are often the ones we never get around to recording.
I believe every family deserves more than a photo on the wall. They deserve to hear the voices, laughter and stories of the people who shaped them - long into the future.
That’s why I work alone, intentionally. No large crews, or complicated setups. Just one filmmaker creating a relaxed environment where people can feel comfortable enough to be themselves.
My role isn’t to direct the story. It’s simply to create the space for it to be told.
Pictured: Me at 8 months old with my immigrant parents in front of my uncle’s lemon tree
Treasured by Families
The opportunity to create a legacy film for my husband was wonderful. Phil's respectful approach, experience as a film maker and gentle, non-intrusive approach put us both at ease. We loved the result and our children were grateful to have this legacy film of their father. We know that one day, when they are older the little grandchildren will also treasure his words, his humour and his wisdom. The experience of creating this family gift was something special for us all.
Linda (Wife of Joe)
Treasured by Families
The opportunity to create a legacy film for my husband was wonderful. Phil's respectful approach, experience as a film maker and gentle, non-intrusive approach put us both at ease. We loved the result and our children were grateful to have this legacy film of their father. We know that one day, when they are older the little grandchildren will also treasure his words, his humour and his wisdom. The experience of creating this family gift was something special for us all.
Linda (Wife of Joe)
Treasured by Families
The opportunity to create a legacy film for my husband was wonderful. Phil's respectful approach, experience as a film maker and gentle, non-intrusive approach put us both at ease. We loved the result and our children were grateful to have this legacy film of their father. We know that one day, when they are older the little grandchildren will also treasure his words, his humour and his wisdom. The experience of creating this family gift was something special for us all.
Linda (Wife of Joe)
Treasured by Families
The opportunity to create a legacy film for my husband was wonderful. Phil's respectful approach, experience as a film maker and gentle, non-intrusive approach put us both at ease. We loved the result and our children were grateful to have this legacy film of their father. We know that one day, when they are older the little grandchildren will also treasure his words, his humour and his wisdom. The experience of creating this family gift was something special for us all.
Linda (Wife of Joe)
Treasured by Families
The opportunity to create a legacy film for my husband was wonderful. Phil's respectful approach, experience as a film maker and gentle, non-intrusive approach put us both at ease. We loved the result and our children were grateful to have this legacy film of their father. We know that one day, when they are older the little grandchildren will also treasure his words, his humour and his wisdom. The experience of creating this family gift was something special for us all.
Linda (Wife of Joe)
Most families plan to record these stories one day. Few ever do.
Most families plan to record these stories one day. Few ever do.
Most families plan to record these stories one day. Few ever do.
Let’s Talk About Your Story.
Whether you’re looking to preserve the story of a parent, grandparent or loved one, or you’re considering recording your own memories for future generations, we’d love to hear from you.
There’s no obligation and no pressure.
Just a conversation about the stories worth keeping.
Let’s Talk About Your Story.
Whether you’re looking to preserve the story of a parent, grandparent or loved one, or you’re considering recording your own memories for future generations, we’d love to hear from you.
There’s no obligation and no pressure.
Just a conversation about the stories worth keeping.
Let’s Talk About Your Story.
Whether you’re looking to preserve the story of a parent, grandparent or loved one, or you’re considering recording your own memories for future generations, we’d love to hear from you.
There’s no obligation and no pressure.
Just a conversation about the stories worth keeping.
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Let’s Talk About Your Story.
Whether you’re looking to preserve the story of a parent, grandparent or loved one, or you’re considering recording your own memories for future generations, we’d love to hear from you.
There’s no obligation and no pressure.
Just a conversation about the stories worth keeping.