How It Works
BioPic Studios weaves your cherished mementos and memories into captivating personal documentaries, legacy videos and memorial videos. Fill out one of our questionnaires and upload your photos. We’ll craft an individualized script and bring it to life through professional video production. In just a few days, you’ll be eagerly sharing a unique, quality BioPic with friends and family.
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Submit the "Start A BioPic" form below.
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Fill out a short questionnaire, send in a life story or schedule a phone call to discuss the BioPic script.
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Choose a narrator.
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Send us your photos and videos. We provide a secure link to make the upload safe and easy.
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BioPic Studios creates your personal documentary and emails you the "rough cut."
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Work with a professional filmmaker until you are completely satisfied with the BioPic.
Who You Work With
BioPics are crafted by you and an award-winning filmmaker, Evan Johnson, who has credits across all the major streaming services. Evan will guide you through collecting your story and photos, reviewing rough cuts, and making sure your BioPic captures exactly what you intend. Submit the Start A BioPic form to connect directly with Evan. You can learn more about his work outside of BioPic Studios at www.evanj.biz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reference our FAQs below. If you still have questions, feel free to email us.
What is a BioPic? How much does a BioPic cost?
BioPics are short, personalized documentaries meant to preserve and share the stories of people, pets, and partnerships. A standard BioPic is approximately 5 minutes long and costs $500. A longer BioPic (10 minutes) is $1000. 12 minute BioPics are $1200 and work well for sharing the stories of multiple people.
How many revisions are included?
As many as you need. Satisfaction guaranteed.
What questions will I need to answer to create a BioPic?
You can preview our questionnaire here. These prompts are a simple way to organize your thoughts as well as an easy way to collect thoughts from others who might contribute. We will provide an official questionnaire once an order is placed, but you can convey your story however you wish. For example, you might send us an obituary or scheudle a call with a BioPic team member to discuss what should be included.
How do I send photos?
Submit the Start A BioPic form and you'll receive a secure link for you to upload your photos. Collect everything into a folder and simply drag and drop the folder to our upload site.
Can BioPic Studios scan my photos?
We're happy to scan your photos (prints). You will need to mail them and there will be a $1 scanning fee per photo. We mail the photos back to you via UPS at no extra charge.
Can I send video to be included in my BioPic?
Absolutely! We recommend you trim the video to the sections you want included in your BioPic or direct the editor to those sections. If you have any issues or questions, feel free to contact us.
When will I receive my BioPic? How long does it take to make?
You'll receive the first draft 3-5 business days after uploading your photos. You'll then have the opportunity to make changes which can typically be done just as fast.
How do I receive the BioPic?
We will send you a file to download as well as a link to watch and share the slideshow on a private webpage. Flash drives are also available upon request.
What is a Legacy Video? What is a Memorial Video?
Legacy videos tell histories of people and families so that future generations can better understand their origins. Memorial videos honor the life story of someone who has passed.
Can BioPic Studios make a traditional memorial video for a funeral?
Yes. We're happy to combine your photos and videos into traditional memorial videos or slideshows of any length.
See our Slideshow page for more info.
How can I help?
Thanks for asking! The questionnaire is your opportunity to direct our team. Include what's important to you in your answers. Write more about the things you want incorporated and less or not at all about the things you don't. We'll notice!
For unique names, feel free to include the phonetic spelling in the questionnaire. For photos, include the names of the people pictured in the photo's file name. And check your email. A BioPic team member will be in touch soon and may have questions about your project.
Why It Works
Powerful biographies and personal documentaries rely on the active involvement of their subject or the people who know the subject best. Your role in the creation of a BioPic, whether it is a legacy video, memorial video, personal documentary or biography, is essential. We can not make a movie about your family, friends or loved ones without you. Fully understanding the importance of this relationship, BioPic Studios has made your involvement easier than ever. Our custom questionnaires allow you, our partner, to guide the filmmaking process. Include in your answers what you know to be important to your story, share the questionnaire with others and discover things you may not have known, and always feel free to email us and work with an experienced BioPic team member. You don’t have to film. You don’t have to be filmed. Just share.