St. Louis, MO – February 26, 2023 - When it comes to preserving our family stories and legacy, many of us are hesitant to invest in professional quality video storytelling or filmmaking of the quality of a documentarian like Ken Burns. The cost of a beautiful documentary film can seem high.

While nothing is more memorable that a beautiful story told on screen, you may wonder if telling your story with a film or video is really worth it?

As the founder of STORYSMART, I know the value of an amazing story shared on screen by a skilled storyteller like one of our journalists or filmmakers. They take the art of storytelling to another level.

We believe when you consider the long-term value of preserving your family stories and passing them down to future generations, you will realize that the cost is a small price to pay for something that is truly priceless.

The beauty of a story is in the telling. A good storyteller can make a basic story seem extraordinary, while a poor storyteller can do the opposite – make an extraordinary story seem boring.

Here are some reasons why investing in high-quality video storytelling is worth the cost:

It Preserves Your Family Stories for Generations to Come

One of the most significant benefits of investing in high-quality video storytelling is that it preserves your family stories for generations to come. These videos capture the essence of your family's history, traditions, and values in a way that can be easily shared with future generations. By investing in these films, you are ensuring that your family stories are not lost over time and that they will be cherished by your descendants for years to come.

It Creates a Legacy for Your Family

Preserving your family stories through high-quality video storytelling is a powerful way to create a legacy for your family. These video stories can showcase your family's achievements, values, and traditions in a way that is both inspiring and educational. By creating this legacy, you are leaving a lasting impact on your family that will be felt for generations to come.

It Provides a Unique Perspective on Family History

High-quality video storytelling provides a unique perspective on your family history. These videos and films capture the emotions, experiences, and stories of your family members in a way that written records cannot. By investing in beautiful on-screen storytelling, you are providing a rich and engaging way for future generations to connect with their family history and gain a deeper understanding of their ancestors.

It Helps You Connect with Your Family

Creating high-quality videos that preserve your family stories can be a deeply personal and emotional experience. It provides an opportunity for family members to connect with each other and share their memories and experiences. By investing in these videos, you are strengthening the bonds between family members and creating a deeper sense of connection and belonging.

It Can Be a Worthwhile Investment for Future Generations

Finally, investing in high-quality video storytelling can be a worthwhile investment for future generations. These videos can be passed down from generation to generation, providing a tangible link to the past and a source of inspiration for the future. By investing in a beautiful Ken Burns style family documentary, you are creating a valuable asset that can be cherished by your descendants for years to come.

In conclusion, investing in high-quality video storytelling is worth the cost when we consider the long-term value of preserving our family stories and passing them down to future generations.

A beautiful documentary film about your family preserves your family’s story, provides a unique perspective on family history, helps us connect with other loved ones, and can be a worthwhile investment for future generations. When we invest in our legacy, we are investing in something that is truly priceless.

We would love to help you preserve your story and bring it to the screen in a memorable way. If you are interested in learning more, I urge you to reach out to me directly. It is always free to talk. Even if you don’t want our help, I hope you do bring your story to the screen. You matter and deserve to be remembered.

--Ron Watermon with ghostwriting assistance from OpenAI (ChatGPT)

About STORYSMART

You have a story to bring to the screen, but you don't have the time or resources to do it yourself. Telling your story well with video can be hard. And let’s be brutally honest. No app will turn you into a great filmmaker. Few can produce a do-it-yourself (DIY) video or film we actually want to watch, much less remember.

To do justice to your story on screen, you need the right skills and equipment, not to mention time, money and talent.

That is why STORYSMART developed our premium video storytelling as a service. We help clients tell their story in the amazing way they deserve with a proprietary done-for-you video storytelling service unlike any other.

STORYSMART provides a nationwide premium video storytelling service that empowers clients to have their stories told professionally while retaining their intellectual property rights as though they did it themselves.

STORYSMART provides clients an experienced television reporter or journalist filmmaker to help them tell their story following our proprietary high-integrity brand journalism system. Our transparently priced premium services for agencies, businesses and families ensures that each client gets an authentic, high-quality story they own the intellectual property rights on forever.

About Ron Watermon

Ron Watermon is the founder and CEO of STORYSMART, a premium video storytelling technology startup that empowers anyone to have their stories told professionally while ensuring they retain the intellectual property rights on their productions.

A creative and innovative communications leader with nearly three decades of experience, prior to founding STORYSMART, Ron was responsible for modernizing the St. Louis Cardinals communications by leading the team’s investment in video storytelling, brand journalism, fan engagement and social media.