Get a film made of a loved one living with dementia
My Life Films is an award winning dementia charity that makes films about the lives of people living with dementia. The personalised films improve their quality of life and quality of care.

We currently have 20 free life story films available to people living with dementia in greater London. 
THE STEPS TO GETTING A FILM MADE
My Life Films make a standard film package that consists of two films:

The Life Story film: a 30-minute biography of the person’s life. It is made up of ten chapters showing their best memories from birth to the present. It features images from family albums, interviews with the person and their family members and favourite music tracks.

The Profile film: a 5-minute introduction to the person’s life. It is a shortened version of the Life Story film, with a voiceover, instead of interviews, to narrate their unique history.

Using the Films

The film package has several different uses and benefits:

The Life Story film is watched by the person with dementia on a regular basis, and is a reminiscence tool. It boosts their mood and helps them to feel proud of their life and achievements. It also stimulates them to talk about their happy memories with other people more.

The Profile film is watched by care workers as a quick, engaging introduction to the person’s life, helping them to look beyond the illness and see the unique person. It helps care workers to communicate better with the person, improving their relationship and improving their quality of care.

Both films provide a wonderful, lasting memory of the person for family and friends that can be enjoyed for many years to come.
THE FILM MAKING PROCESS
The filmmaking takes place over 4 sessions at the person’s home. They aim to complete each film package within 8 weeks of the initial meeting.

First, they have the initial meeting with the star and a member of their family at home, discussing their life story, what they want to have included in the film and going through what has been prepared.

In the next meeting, the family bring the material for the film and have it sorted into the relevant chapters for the filmmaker to scan. At this point, music tracks will be chosen that are the star’s favourites or classics from the period of a chapter.

The filming session is planned carefully with the family and is considerate of how active the star is. The filmmaker will conduct individual interviews with the star and a limited number of family members.

Approximately 2 weeks after the filming session, the film will be ready for the premiere. You can choose how you would like to premiere the film, some people watch it in their living room with the family, others have organised screenings in their local community centre and invited all their family and friends. You will also receive copies of the films on DVD and a link and password to watch the film online. This means that the films can be watched on any digital device.
CONTACT INFORMATION
How to get involved
For more information please visit the My Life Films website and complete the enquiry form if you are interested in making a film: https://mylifefilms.org/

Please also email: poppy@mylifefilms.org to have a film made or call 020 8154 6220
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