ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

My name is Harvey Glen, and I’ve had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. I started filming professionally at 19 and have been fortunate to travel the world capturing stories for some of the biggest names in media. I’ve filmed documentaries for the BBC, climbed through the pyramids for National Geographic, ventured deep into the Amazon for Discovery, worked on Hollywood films and much more.

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But despite telling so many incredible stories, I never recorded the most important ones—my own family's.

My biggest regret is that I never filmed my Dad or my Grandma. When they passed, their stories, wisdom, laughter, and voices went with them. Now, all I have to show my two young daughters of their grandfather is a short VHS clip from over 20 years ago. Of their great-grandmother, I have nothing but a few old, faded photos. I miss their presence, their advice, and the warmth they brought to my life.

As the youngest of 15 grandchildren, I had every opportunity to film my nan. She cooked a full Sunday roast with all the trimmings every weekend, regardless of whether anyone was there to join her.

What an incredible gift it would have been for her five children, fourteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren to see her doing what she loved, to hear her stories firsthand, and to keep those memories alive forever. But I never got around to it.

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When my dad suddenly passed, I was left with the same regret. During COVID, like so many, I was separated from my loved ones—my mum was hundreds of miles away. As Zoom became the new normal and life felt more fragile than ever, I knew I had to record my mum’s stories.

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In just the first two questions, I learned things about her I had never known. Determined to help others avoid my mistake, I researched how I could use my filmmaking skills to empower people to document their own families. But I quickly realized that relying on remote interviews had too many obstacles—poor internet connections, outdated computer cameras, and low-quality microphones made it difficult. Plus, the time commitment to personally conduct these interviews for others was unsustainable.

Then it hit me: with the incredible advancements in smartphone cameras, why not put the power directly into people’s hands? I could teach anyone how to use their phone to set up an interview, capture meaningful footage (like their parent cooking, gardening, or playing with the family dog), and edit it all into a personal documentary.

If you have a smartphone and a computer, you already have the essential tools—you just need a step-by-step guide and a little support. The experience of creating these videos is just as meaningful as the final product itself. It’s an opportunity to bond, to learn, and to preserve your family's legacy before it’s too late.

I made the mistake of waiting. Now, my mission is to make sure you don’t.

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With my step-by-step guide, you’ll quickly learn the basics of filming, how to conduct an interview, and how to edit your footage into a heartfelt video that will be passed down for generations to come. That’s exactly why I created this course—to put the power in your hands so you can preserve your family's legacy. High-quality filmmaking was once reserved for the rich and famous, but now, you can do it too! I’ve helped friends in person, and they’ve been amazed at how quickly they learnt to film, interview, and edit by following a proven step-by-step process. Plus, how much of a strong bonding experience it was.

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I hope you're as excited as I am for you to begin this journey!

I will also answer Q&A questions in our private community—I look forward to meeting you there soon!

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Harvey Glen