My work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on Vice Media, The Outline, and the websites of prominent financial advisors across the country. I've spoken at national conferences for NAPFA, XY Planning Network, TD Ameritrade, and others. I've told the stories of businesspeople and families far and wide. Scroll down to see what I can do for you and your family.

BIOGRAPHY VIDEOS FOR FAMILY LEGACY

Here's an example of my work:
​Carroll Brady grew up, built a business, raised a family, and made a mark in Tryon, NC. As I was editing the footage of our interview, it gradually became clear that his defining character - his basic goodness - was profoundly shaped by the scouting experiences of his boyhood. Scouting built Carroll, and Carroll went on to build an amazing life.
A keepsake for generations:
​In 2012, I recorded a conversation with my 84-year-old dad about his life. He died four years later.

Today, that one-hour video is cherished by our entire family. We can see Dad's smile and listen to his laugh whenever we want. And future generations will be able to see and hear him, too. 

A Biography Video captures the indescribable essence of your loved one: the stories, the values, the wisdom and life lessons. What's more, I guarantee your loved one will enjoy it and find it meaningful.
The process:
  1. ​Your family and I collaborate to plan topics and questions for the interview.
  2. The interview is a comfortable, rambling conversation using two or three small cameras and professional audio recording equipment. It can be wherever you like — I'm willing to travel. 
  3. I edit the footage into a documentary-style video incorporating photos, on-screen text, home movies and music.
Benefits and cost:
  • Easy: I do all the work personally.
  • Meaningful: In telling his or her life story, the interviewee often uncovers deep insights they might never have verbalized or even thought of before. 
  • Flexible: Each family is different; let me know what works for yours.
  • Genuine: I've done this a lot, and I promise your loved one will be completely at ease.
  • Permanent: You get a family keepsake that lasts for generations.
  • Reasonably priced: $3,000 for a typical one-hour Biography Video.
Do it now:
​Your loved one might not think themself "important" enough for a Biography Video, but in truth, every life story is an epic.  They might soften up if you connect the project to a milestone such as a birthday, anniversary or family reunion.

Your family will cherish your Biography Video for generations, but once the chance is gone, it's gone forever. The time to do it is now.
A few more examples:
​Some of the Biography Videos here are full-length while others have been shortened for public viewing.  Each is unique; yours will be unique as well.

ABOUT ME
I was that kid who helped the librarian with audio-visual stuff in elementary school; I won my first camera selling light bulbs for my Cub Scout troop. After earning bachelor's and graduate degrees in Theater Arts, I taught drama to middle schoolers, then was a high school principal​, then owned a financial planning and investment management firm. I started making videos for clients in 2008.

​I've run five marathons, written two books, herded cattle in Montana and sailed the Bahamas multiple times. At every step I've had the immeasurable privilege of hearing the life stories of countless people.

This is my passion: talking with fascinating people, discovering their stories and turning them into videos that celebrate each person's unique individuality.

Every life is an epic. I'd love to hear yours.

​~Andy Millard
Columbus, North Carolina
828.407.1833
​Andy@AndyCanHelp.com
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