Memory Keeper by Stir Films

Personal Documentary Films

Unique, personal films shaped around stories worth holding onto. From life stories and testimonies to the places, passions, and worlds people have built over a lifetime.

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Memory Keeper by Stir Films was created for parents, grandparents, and people with stories worth holding onto. So much of a person’s life lives in the stories they tell, the memories they carry, and the small details that can quietly fade over time. Memory Keeper helps capture and preserve those stories through curiosity-led filmmaking, spending time gently exploring a person’s life and world, then shaping it into a personal documentary film that reflects the person at the heart of it.

Dr Russell’s Imaginarium

Broadcast on SBS Australia

The story of a passionate antiques collector who followed his childhood dreams.

Excerpt from the full 28-minute film.

Film Options

Created for parents, grandparents, loved ones, and stories worth holding onto.

Life Story Recording

A simple place to begin

A filmed sit-down conversation, usually 45 to 60 minutes, capturing the story of you or a loved one in a clear and thoughtful way.

$1,500

Life Story Film

A crafted personal documentary

A 5 to 10 minute personal documentary shaped from the life story recording, with music and additional footage of the person, their surroundings, and meaningful details to create a more personal and cinematic portrait. Includes the Life Story Recording.

$4,500

Personal Documentary

For stories with more to explore

For larger or more layered stories, this approach allows for multiple filming sessions and time to follow the story in greater depth. It may centre on a life, a passion, a collection, or a personal world built over many years, shaped into a documentary that feels truly tailored to the person at the heart of it.

Tailored Quote

A small number of Christian testimony films are available by donation for those wishing to leave a message of faith for their family.

Get in touch

If you have a story in mind, or would like to talk about filming a loved one, I’d be glad to hear from you. Send a message below and I’ll be in touch.

About the filmmaker

Memory Keeper films are created by Brendan Joel Hildebrandt of Stir Films. With a background in cinematography and documentary storytelling, he approaches each film with curiosity, care, and respect for the story being shared.

Questions and answers
      
          What is a Memory Keeper film?
          
          A Memory Keeper film is a personal documentary, crafted with a filmmaker’s eye. It can capture a life story, a passion project, a collection, a place, or a chapter of someone’s life. The goal is to reflect what’s meaningful in a way that feels honest, engaging, and beautifully made.
        
          Who is this for?
          
          Families who want to capture a parent or grandparent’s story, and also people who want to document something they care about. A craft, a shed, a collection, a creative project, a business with history, or simply a story worth keeping.
        
          What is the filming like?
          
          Calm and guided. I shape the session so it feels natural, not formal. If I’m filming a person, it’s more like a conversation than an interview. If I’m filming a passion or collection, it’s more observational and story-led. Either way, I’m looking for what feels real.
        
          Can you include photos, letters or old video?
          
          Yes. Photos, letters, albums and home movies can be woven in thoughtfully. If there’s a lot to scan or restore, I’ll quote that separately depending on volume and condition.
        
          How do we begin?
          
          Start by sharing a few details in the contact form below, or email me at info@stirfilms.com.au. I’ll reply personally and help you choose the best starting point.