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“I Always Meant To Ask,

with Mark Sainsbury

Their life story, preserved forever on film for the generations to come.

A close-up of a professional video camera, focussed on an elderly woman being interviewed by elderly man in a comfortable grandmother's living room.

Turn their lifetime into forever…

Guided by renowned Kiwi storyteller and interviewer, Mark Sainsbury, we create deeply personal, broadcast-quality films that preserve the stories of a life - told in their own words.

Filmed with the care of a professional documentary, each story is shaped into a lasting record for family, friends and future generations.

Life Story Film & Interview Packages

Commission a beautiful cinematic biography of someone you love, and create an heirloom so future generations can know them too.

Led by New Zealand’s beloved broadcaster extraordinaire, Mark Sainsbury, you receive more than a video - it is a film that captures not just what happened in someone’s life, but who they truly were.

Tier One

Essential

- Receive a 30-60 minute film
- Interview by Mark Sainsbury

Includes:
- ½ day shoot (3 to 5 hours)

- 2-camera shoot

- Basic colour & sound

Tier Two

Signature

- Receive a 60-90 minute film
- Interview by Mark Sainsbury

Includes:
- Prior interview & family input

- Multi-camera shoot

- Integrated archival imagery

- Cinematic editing + music licensing

Tier Three

Legacy

- Fully produced documentary
- Interview by Mark Sainsbury

Includes:
- Bonus short highlight film

- Interviews with family members

- Multiple shoot days

- Filming in meaningful locations

“Capture the stories that matter most - before it’s too late.

An elderly man wearing a brown corduroy jacket, the renowned Kiwi television personality, Mark Sainsbury, speaks in front native plants on a suburban street.

Interviews by the one-and-only
Mark Sainsbury…

Whether documenting a life well-lived, preserving family history, recording personal reflections or creating a legacy piece for children and grandchildren, Mark approaches every interview with professionalism, empathy and genuine curiosity.

The result is a meaningful and comfortable conversation that families can keep and revisit for generations to come.

Elderly woman with short bob hairstyle and big glasses is interview by Mark Sainsbury in her comfortable living room.

…Experience
Susan’s story”

Her life story, preserved forever in film for the generations to come.

“I was very apprehensive when Mark arrived, but from the moment he and his crew were set up to film me, my anxieties vanished, Mark put me at ease at once.

We chatted like 2 friends, the hour flew by and I completely forgot I was on camera! 

 I highly recommend I Always Meant to Ask to anyone wanting to tell their life story to Mark.

- Susan