· Final documentary: 60-90 min, MP4, 1080p
· Unedited session footage: On USB drive (all sessions)
· Private family sharing portal: 2-year access (primary participant only)
· 5 Legacy DMT flash drives: Custom-labeled, in standard sleeve

· Content warning sheet: PDF (optional to include)

Good fit:

· Families with a difficult history but who are not currently in crisis
· Those who have already done their own therapy and want to document the story
· Clients who want a compassionate, skilled interviewer but not a clinical partner
· Budget‑conscious families who still need trauma‑informed care

Not a good fit:

· Active, unmanaged crisis (we will refer to Story Surgery+ or to a therapist first)
· Families where multiple members need integration sessions
· Those wanting ongoing support after delivery

· Consultation & pre-production: 1-2 weeks
· Production (2-3 sessions): 1-2 weeks
· Post-production: 4-6 weeks
· Follow Up: One call at 30 days

Total estimated time: 2-3 months

· Deposit: $2,500 (due upon signing)
· Second Payment: $3,000 (due before first interview)
· Final Payment: $3,000 (due before final delivery)
· Cancellation (before production): Deposit 5% refundable
· Cancellation (during production): Deposit 5% refundable

Total estimated time: 2-3 months

· Deposit: $2,500 (due upon signing)
· Second Payment: $3,000 (due before first interview)
· Final Payment: $3,000 (due before final delivery)
· Cancellation (before production): Deposit 5% refundable
· Cancellation (during production): Deposit 5% refundable

Total estimated time: 2-3 months

· Trauma-informed interview approach
· Licensed therapist partnership (vetted, coordinated)
· Pre‑interview family systems mapping Basic (therapist‑led)
· 4–6 sessions over 4–6 weeks
· 12‑month follow‑up support (quarterly check‑ins)
· Editing for therapeutic storytelling — Advanced (pacing, omission options, content warnings)
· Confidentiality addendum Standard + creative control clause
· Lifetime archive access for primary participant

1. Pre-Production (2-3 weeks):

· Initial consultation: 90‑min confidential call with you and our story director (no cost, no obligation)
· Therapist matching: We connect you with a licensed, trauma‑informed family therapist (independent, but coordinated with us)
· Family systems mapping: A private, non‑recorded session where the therapist helps us understand family dynamics, triggers, and safe topics before filming
· Custom question development: Interview questions designed to avoid re‑traumatization while still capturing truth
· Release & confidentiality: Enhanced agreements: creative control over sensitive material, right to omit, and who can view final film

2. Production (4–6 weeks, paced):

· Session 1: Individual grounding: 2 hours — solo interview with primary storyteller, establishing safety and trust
· Session 2: Key narrative: 2–3 hours — deep dive into the central story (trauma, loss, estrangement, etc.)
· Session 3: Supporting voices: 2 hours — interview with spouse, adult child, or sibling (if appropriate and consensual)
· Session 4: Reflection & closure: 1–2 hours — optional second session with primary storyteller to fill gaps or reframe
· Session 5: Family integration: 2 hours — joint session (e.g., parent and adult child) guided by therapist, filmed if all agree
· Filming of artifacts: Photos, letters, heirlooms — filmed separately (no pressure on storyteller)

Schedule is flexible. Some families need more time between sessions; we build that in.

3. Post‑Production (6–8 weeks):

· Rough cut review: You and your therapist review a private, watermarked version
· Revision rounds: Up to 3 rounds of changes (including omission of any segment)
· Content warnings: Optional on‑screen warnings before sensitive sections
· Final export: 60–90 min documentary + optional 10–15 min “family‑only” private segment
· Unedited archive: All raw footage on encrypted USB (yours to keep)

4. Follow‑Up Support (12 months):

· Quarterly check‑in calls: 30 min each — with our story director (not therapy, just support)
· Therapist coordination: If you continue with the same therapist, we can provide the film for their use
· One free update: Within 12 months, we’ll add a 5–10 min “where we are now” segment at no charge

· Lifetime portal access: All participants get private, password‑protected access to the final film

· Final therapeutic documentary: 60–90 min, MP4, 1080p (4K optional +$500)
· Family‑only private segment: 10–15 min, MP4, password‑protected
· Unedited session footage: On encrypted USB drive (all sessions)
· Private family sharing portal: 5‑year access, can be extended
· 10 Legacy DMT flash drives: Custom‑labeled, in presentation box
· Digital copy for therapist: For use in ongoing sessions (with your permission)
· Content warning sheet: PDF — describes sensitive themes for viewers

Good fit:

· Families with a specific, named trauma (death, divorce, estrangement, abuse, combat PTSD)
· Adult children wanting to understand a parent’s difficult past
· Veterans or first responders with service‑related trauma
· Families who have already done some therapy and want to document their healing

Not a good fit (yet):

· Active, unmanaged crisis (e.g., ongoing abuse, untreated severe mental illness)
· Families where one key member is unwilling to participate
· Anyone seeking this as a substitute for therapy (it is documentary with therapy support, not therapy itself)

We require a complimentary consultation to assess fit. If Story Surgery+ is not right, we may recommend standard Story Surgery ($8,500) or a referral to a therapist first.

· Consultation & therapist matching: 1-2 weeks
· Pre‑production (mapping, questions): 1 week
· Production (4–6 interview sessions): 4-6 weeks
· Post‑production (editing, reviews): 6–8 weeks
· Follow-up Support: 12 months

We can provide a good‑faith estimate of therapist costs based on your location and needs..

· Deposit: $3,000 (due upon signing)
· Second payment: $4,000 (due before first interview session)
· Final payment: $5,500 (due before final delivery)
· Cancellation (before production): Deposit 50% refundable
· Cancellation (during production): Pro‑rated based on sessions completed
· Therapist fees: Not included (therapist bills separately; typical $150–$250/session, 3–6 sessions total)

Total estimated time from deposit to final delivery: 3–4 months (can be expedited for end‑of‑life situations).

· 4K upgrade: +$500
· Additional family member interview (beyond the 3 included): +$400 each
· Extra USB drives (pack of 5): +$150
· Extended family portal access (lifetime instead of 5 years): +$300
· VR Family Story Experience (immersive version): +$2,500
· Legacy Concierge (ongoing stewardship after completion): $2,500/year