Biography Work in Care Homes
In many care institutions, biography work is already part of daily practice: folders of photos, handwritten notes, conversations with relatives. A film can add to that work, not replace it, and give it a form that lasts.
What a film can add to biography work
Unlike a file, a film shows the person themselves: their voice, their expressions, the way they tell a story. For care teams, that can be an additional window into a resident's life story. For relatives, it's often the first time the story has been captured in this form.
What a project at an institution can look like
The scope depends on the institution: a single portrait, a small series of several residents, or an ongoing offering. Because projects like this rarely fit a standard template, we define scope, form, and process together under the Heritage format.
Also for people who can no longer tell their own story
Not every portrait requires an extensive interview. From photographs, old footage, documents, and the memories of relatives and care staff, a picture can still be built. More on this in our FAQ.
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