The story behind the stories
About Our Story Legacy
We believe every life is a story worth telling — and that the people who lived those lives deserve to be heard, remembered, and celebrated.
"Every life is a story worth telling."
Why we do this
Preserving what matters most
Our Story Legacy was founded on a simple but profound belief: the stories our elders carry — the memories, the lessons, the laughter, the hardship — are among the most valuable things a family can possess. And yet, so often, those stories disappear when a loved one passes.
We exist to change that. By sitting down with your family members, listening deeply, and crafting a beautiful documentary film, Brian helps families hold onto the voices and wisdom of the people they love most — not just for today, but for generations to come.
Meet Brian kaplan
The filmmaker behind the stories
Brian brings warmth, patience, and a genuine curiosity to every interview. With a background in documentary filmmaking and a deep respect for the people he films, he has a gift for making subjects feel at ease — and for drawing out the stories they never thought to tell.
Every film Brian creates is different, because every life is different. He takes the time to understand your family, your loved one, and what matters most to you — and then he crafts a film that does justice to all of it.
Brian is based in the Atlanta, Georgia area and serves families throughout the Southeast and beyond.
What Brian brings to every film
A calm, unhurried presence that puts subjects at ease
Decades of storytelling instinct distilled into every edit
Thoughtful questions prepared in advance and the wisdom to go off-script
A career in marketing & communications and audio & visual production
Five years at Top-10 national radio stations
Ten years in public relations and marketing
Seven years at major U.S. record companies
Nine years as a Director of Marketing & Communications for schools, and six years as a consultant for arts organizations and nonprofits
"The greatest gift you can give your family is not things — it is your story."
— The heart of Our Story Legacy
What guides him
Dignity
Every subject is treated with the utmost respect. He creates an environment where people feel safe, comfortable, and truly heard.
Craft
He cares deeply about the quality of every film — the lighting, the sound, the editing, the pacing. Your family deserves something as beautiful as this.
Intimacy
Legacy films are not corporate productions. They are personal, quiet, and deeply human — made for families, not audiences.
Permanence
He thinks about the long arc. Every decision he makes is guided by the question: will this still matter in 25 years?
Ready to preserve your family's story?
It starts with a conversation. Reach out and Brian will walk you through everything — no pressure, no obligation.