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Intimate, cinematic documentaries about the people, experiences, and ideas that shape a life.
At any age, a life holds stories worth preserving. Whether commissioned for yourself or someone you love, each film offers a chance to share what matters with family, a community, or those who will follow in your footsteps.
Through unhurried conversation, our award-winning commercial and documentary filmmakers capture the voice, humor, wisdom, and presence behind each story. Beautifully composed imagery and artful editing bring the cinematic craft of a “Netflix-level” documentary to a deeply personal portrait.
Each film is a personal commission, made with care and discretion. A portrait to return to. A legacy to pass down.
We’ve grown so used to recording everyday life that it’s easy to forget how much was never captured in the generations beyond us. Entire chapters of a life may exist in just a handful of photographs. The stories behind them still live in the person who remembers. Taking the time to ask means that those we love can leave more than photographs. They can leave their stories in their own voice.
FILMS
LEGACY
Meet Scott from Washington, as a new grandpa, his grandchildren will know more than just his name.
Meet Janice and Tim from Louisiana, their love story will be felt forever.
LOVE STORY
RECIPE
Meet Laurie from California, her family can forever make her famous pot pie recipe along with her.
RETIREMENT
Meet Ken, his future employees will know the inspiring origin story of his company.
Founder, Baylee Sinner and her Grandpa Larry
It began with her Grandpa.
Award-winning filmmaker Baylee Sinner founded Stories Within after years of creating documentaries that toured the country and commercial films viewed by millions. But one of her most meaningful films began when she set up her camera for a conversation with her grandpa.
He called her nearly every week to talk about it and shared it with everyone he encountered, proud to have the gift of his legacy captured for the people he loved.
Baylee kept hearing the same thing as others watched the film: “I wish I had done this with my grandparents.”
Stories Within grew from that experience and her desire to create more meaningful films. Today, Baylee and her trusted team of filmmakers bring cinematic craft and personal care, and feel honored to be invited into these memories.
Pricing
A Life Worth Knowing. A Film Worth Keeping.
Our signature films range from $8,000–$12,000, with options to tailor the experience to the vision of each project.
Each commission includes:
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Thoughtfully guided filming experience
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10–15-minute cinematic documentary crafted by award-winning filmmakers
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The full recorded conversation
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Digital magazine preserving the full conversation
We’ll help you explore the possibilities and provide a personalized proposal before you commit.
Based in Washington State, Stories Within is available to travel.
For clients outside our local area, we offer $500 off your film when someone you refer in the same area also books a film.