What’s the perfect gift for someone who has everything?
How about a personal documentary celebrating the most important moments of their life, crafted by an award-winning filmmaker? Wellington’s Ron Davis, 55, owner of Docutainment Films, has recently launched Lifestory Docs, offering the ultimate tribute to showcase exceptional lives well lived.
Davis’s professional producing and directing credits include “Life in the Doghouse,” “ParaGold,” “Miss You Can Do It” and the theatrically released box office hit “Harry & Snowman.” He has also premiered films on Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime and Sundance TV. Producing these moving and intimate films, Davis realized he could apply the same level of creative storytelling that defined his career and reputation to commemorate the lives of accomplished individuals, transforming captivating life stories into enduring masterpieces.
“We’re delivering a broadcast-quality film that can serve as a testament to someone’s unique life story or a company’s evolution using the same approach and professional talent as film projects,” says Davis.
Indeed, his team at Lifestory Docs consists of the best in the industry — cinematographers, editors, colorists, composers and cameramen, including a core crew that has been part of producing teams for Oscar-nominated, Emmy Award and Peabody Award-winning documentaries.
Working hand in hand with the person commissioning the project, Davis initiates the process with interviews of the subject (unless it’s intended as a surprise gift) as well as friends and family. Gathering information from these anecdotal recollections, combined with archival footage, voiceovers, music, graphics, home movies and thoughtfully crafted re-enactments, Davis and his team weave a compelling narrative that explores the subject’s history, passions, values, goals and life-defining moments resulting in a memorable and enduring gift. Projects usually take about six months from start to final edit and the completed product can range anywhere from 30-60 minutes in length.
“I see a Lifestory Docs project as truly next-level storytelling,” Davis says. “In the past, a highly successful individual might undertake a biography or a photographic essay of their life achievements to capture their story. Now, a personal documentary can stand as a powerful and meaningful way to honor and preserve a legacy.”