St. Louis, MO – April 9, 2023 - As a former elected official, you have a legacy to leave behind. You've worked hard to make a difference in your community and your country, and you want to make sure that your achievements and contributions are remembered for years to come. But how can you ensure that your legacy is preserved for future generations?

One answer lies in the combination of digital archiving and documentary filmmaking. By creating a digital archive of your collection and using it to produce a documentary film, you can tell your story in a powerful, engaging way that will resonate with audiences for years to come.

Here's how it works:

First, you'll need to create a digital archive of your personal collection. This might include photographs, videos, documents, speeches, and other items that help tell the story of your career and your life. By digitizing these items, you can ensure that they are preserved for future generations to study and learn from. It is also an essential element in documentary filmmaking.

Next, you'll work with a professional documentary filmmaker to craft a film that tells your story. The filmmaker will work with the visual elements within your archive, combining them with interviews, narration, and other elements to create a compelling narrative that captures the essence of your legacy.

The power of this approach lies in the visual elements within your archive. By combining archival footage with new interviews and other elements, you can create a film that not only tells your story, but also brings it to life in a way that engages and inspires audiences.

Imagine, for example, being able to show future generations footage of you speaking passionately about an issue that mattered to you. Or being able to share personal anecdotes about your time in office that might not be captured in other records. By incorporating these elements into your film, you can give audiences a glimpse into your life and your work that they might not get from other sources.

And by investing in both digital archiving and documentary filmmaking, you can ensure that your legacy is preserved in a way that is both accessible and engaging. Your film can be shared with audiences around the world, helping to ensure that your contributions are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

So if you're a former elected official looking to leave your mark on the world, consider investing in digital archiving and documentary filmmaking. With these powerful tools at your disposal, you can tell your story in a way that will inspire and engage audiences for years to come.

As someone who worked for more than a decade in public service and politics, I recognize the sacrifice you and your family made. I have nothing but respect for former elected officials regardless of their party affiliation. You have an open invitation from me to do a free consultation to help guide you in preserving and sharing your story.

--Ron Watermon, with ghostwriting assistance from 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 storytelling talent.

That is why STORYSMART developed our premium filmmaking and 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 filmmaking and video storytelling service that empowers clients to have their stories told professionally while retaining their intellectual property rights as though they did it themselves.

About Ron Watermon

Ron Watermon is the founder and CEO of STORYSMART, a nationwide premium filmmaking and video storytelling service that empowers clients to have their stories professionally produced by experienced Filmmakers and TV Reporters while retaining their intellectual property rights.

A creative and innovative communications leader with nearly three decades of experience, prior to founding STORYSMART, Ron spent 18 MLB seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals where he was responsible for modernizing the team's communications by leading their investment in video storytelling, brand journalism, fan engagement and social media.