Tax-deductible donations are processed via From The Heart Productions.
We film at home in a calm, respectful setting. Your loved one only needs to show up and share.
We document life stories with care, craft, and broadcast-level quality—so your family can keep a loved one’s voice forever.
For two decades, Chris Nicholas has produced documentaries, television, and brand stories. After filming his dad and caring for his mother through illness, he saw how quickly time changes the chance to capture a story. Many families tell us, “We wish we had done this sooner.”
Every project includes thoughtful planning, gentle interviewing, professional filming, and polished editing. The result is a timeless film your family can watch together today and pass down tomorrow.
Gifting ideas: Birthdays, anniversaries, milestone retirements, holidays, hospice and end-of-life remembrances.
This isn’t a side service. It’s a calling.
Legacy Videos make meaning for families, improve communication, and preserve dignity—especially during serious illness or end-of-life. Sessions are relaxed, compassionate, and paced to the comfort of your loved one.
Our goal: no one misses the chance to preserve a story because of cost. Through our fiscal sponsor, all donations are 100% tax-deductible and used to cover production so families can focus on what really matters.
Radio interview with DJ Julie Guy on South Florida’s 101.5 FM—we discuss the heart behind Legacy Videos and the forthcoming documentary Role Reversal.
Educational clip referencing legacy films; not endorsed by Howard Stern.
“The Gift of Love! I just made this video as a gift for my friend, Eden Raine. Her mother was one of my mom's best friends and they were like family to us. Yesterday would've been her 74th birthday. One of my goals is to help others preserve memories through video. Please watch this brief video and consider having videos made of YOUR loved ones!” — Chris Nicholas, May 16, 2016
Philanthropy removes cost barriers so every family can be served.
With From The Heart Productions as our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, all support is tax-deductible. Your partnership funds fully subsidized productions, rapid-response sessions for end-of-life circumstances, multilingual capacity, and privacy-first delivery.
Donation-based options so everyone can participate.
Covers the full cost of producing a Legacy Video for your loved one—interview, filming, editing, and delivery. 100% tax-deductible via our fiscal sponsor.
Your contribution is matched with sponsor funds so your family receives the same beautiful experience.
Helps create videos for hospice or hospital patients who otherwise could not afford one. Dedicate your gift in honor or memory.
Privacy first. Any public sharing or donor visibility happens only with written family consent.
Optional gift packages for families who want to commission a video directly. If cost is a barrier, ask about scholarships or shared donations.
Looking for Heirloom or Bespoke? We’ll quote based on scope. Scholarships or shared-donation options may be available.
Start a LegacyShort excerpts. Full examples available upon request to respect family privacy.
Mother Tribute. A gentle remembrance crafted from interview moments, photos, and home video.
Dad Legacy Excerpt. In loving memory: September 2, 1944 – March 20, 2024.
Grandfather Tribute Excerpt. Capturing heritage and humor.
Family Documentary Excerpt. A multi-voice story woven across generations.
Pet Tribute. I asked my mom's hospice spiritual advisor if she would say a prayer for our dog, Mercy, and she let me record it and said I could share it.
Shared with permission.
“Amazing Legacy video created by Chris at NRE... Tears of joy knowing that the video depicted the wonderful life she had surrounded by her loved ones. What a beautiful video.”
— Lily S., Los Angeles, CA.
“...I can never repay you for changing my life with the gift of my Mum after her passing. As I said, ‘you are my hero.’”
— Eden Rayne
We believe gratitude should be as visible as your impact.
Anonymity always respected upon request.
Quarterly summaries tailored to funder guidelines.
Detailed budget available upon request.
We accept direct applications and referrals from hospitals, hospices, and nonprofits. We prioritize urgent timing, financial need, and lack of prior family documentation.
Interview prep, on-site filming, editing, captioning, secure delivery, and evaluation reporting for one family.
Plain-language consent; videos are private by default. Any public sharing or sponsor viewing requires explicit written permission.
Only with family permission. Otherwise we provide anonymized summaries and impact data.
Your tax-deductible contribution ensures no family is left out.
Donate through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Gifts may fund a specific family, provide partial scholarships, and support outreach to seniors, adult children, and hospice partners.
Ways to give: one-time gifts, monthly pledges, and in-honor or in-memory tributes. Company matching welcome.
To donate online: you will be taken to From The Heart’s secure page. In the project line, select or enter “Legacy Videos – New River Entertainment.”
Prefer checks? See Contact below for mailing and memo line details.
With Carole Dean, founder of From The Heart Productions, our fiscal sponsor.
Impact note: For many families this is the most meaningful film they will ever own.
Make checks payable to From The Heart Productions. Include “Legacy Videos – New River Entertainment” on the memo line.
After mailing, email chris@chrisnicholas.com so we can confirm receipt and designate your gift.
Partnerships: Senior centers, nonprofits, and hospices—ask about reduced-rate programs supported by donors.
Media kit: brochure crops, logo files, and approved stills available upon request for publicity or grant applications.