The Present Films

ONE WEEK LEFT until our summer special is over We're offering 20% off all of our packages, including our customized films! DM us to book a FREE consultation before booking

A little throwback to our time spent with the wonderful Montina Art. Montina's film captures the story of her professional journey, motherhood and how the two often intersect. Documenting Montina's livelihood provided her clientele with an uniquely intimate glimpse of her colourful background If you'd like to share your own behind-the-scenes film about WHO you are and WHY you do what you do, message us to get started! .... #ThePresentFilms #MontinaArt #ShopMontina #documentaryfilm #keepsakefilm #professionaljourney #motherhood #documentary #personalfilm #personaldocumentary #documentaryservice #hereandnow #thepresent #yourfilm #tellyourstory #localbusiness

Is somebody you love an August baby? Give them a birthday gift that they will cherish for years to come with one of our precious keepsake videos We're offering a 20% discount on ALL FILM PACKAGES until August 31st! Message us or check out our website for more details

"I saw your gran across the hall from me, and I said, 'That's a wee stotter coming up there," Jimmy Shields recalls the first moment he laid eyes on his soulmate, Jean, at a dance in small-town Scotland. You can watch their full love story in our latest IGTV post Interested in capturing YOUR grandparents' stories on film? Message us to book a FREE 30-minute consultation to discuss our package options

We're super happy to now be a part of the Hamilton Supports Local community! https://www.hamiltonsupportslocal.com/videography #localfilmmakers #supportlocal #hamilton #videography

"When I was in art school, it was kind of an exploration of my psyche, and I talked a lot about repressed memories and a lot of pain, like the classic tormented artist type stuff. So during that time, my work was more muted and dark...Now I feel so grounded and at peace and where I'm meant to be, that I'm just painting what makes me happy." - Montina Art How did you get to where you are today? What does your art or your business mean to you? What do you want others to know ab...out your work? Every successful business has a story. We can help you provide your clients with a more intimate look at who you are & what you do. Message us for details on our film packages for artists & entrepreneurs! #ThePresentFilms #personaldocumentary #businessstory #localartist #localentrepreneur #professionaljourney

The year 2020 has been a whirlwind so far. But the challenges, and more importantly, showing up for those challenges, has served as a guiding light for the Canadian musical duo, LambLion. They sat down with us to explain the meaning behind their powerful single, 'Only The Brave.' Check out their full music video for 'Only The Brave' filmed by the talented Motion x Light Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0pszdk6SR8... #ThePresentFilms #LambLion #CanadaDay #CanadianMusic #CanadianArt #BehindTheScenes

Looking for a great gift idea this summer? We're extending our 20% off discount until AUGUST 31st! Check out the film packages on our website or message us to book a FREE consultation. If you don't see a package that suits your vision, let us know and we would be happy to create a customized experience. Stay present!... T&C https://www.thepresentfilms.com/ See more

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Pigott, the passionate pair behind musical duo, LambLion. In the comfort of a funky cottage up north, they told the story of their undying love, the joys of parenthood, and the ebb & flow of family life and musical growth. So - who's the Lamb and who's the Lion? Watch the full film to find out! *As Mr. & Mrs. Pigott have wished, we've blurred the faces of their twin boys in the publicly posted version of this film (but trust us, they're ADORABLE!)* ... #ThePresentFilms #documentaryfilm #personalfilm #yourstory #familystory #lovestory #LambLion #canadianbands #canadianduo #torontoartists #twins #marriedwithtwins #familydocumentary #keepsake #thepresent #keepsakevideo

Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful dads out there! Today we celebrate your love and thank you for all of your hard work #HappyFathersDay #ThePresentFilms #fatherhood #yourstory #pastandpresent #documentaryfilms

"Just married & on way to experimental farm for pictures. August 14, 1965." - Mike & Marilynn Palmer . Stay tuned for this chapter of Mike's story. You can follow along on our website & Instagram page (@ThePresentFilms)!... #ThePresentFilms #LoveStory #MarriageStory #DocumentaryFilm #StayTuned

*STAY TUNED* We had the joy of sitting down with Danka & Ollie AKA LambLion and their twin boys! They go into depth of how it is raising twins and maintaining a band together. They are such a beloved family, we can't wait to share this one with you guys!... <3 #Thepresentfilms #personaldocumentaries #lamblion

Jean & Jimmy first met at a dance when they were teenagers in the small town of Greenock, Scotland. That was 53 years ago. In their heartwarming film, they share their triumphs, tests and best kept secrets for maintaining a happy marriage through the years - a lovely keepsake for their children & grandchildren. Check out the full clip on our website... https://www.thepresentfilms.com/ See more

On this special day when we celebrate motherhood, we wanted to share this loving video of Abby & Connor, who sat down with us to capture a special message for their mom, Sherrilynn. The video was shot with the help of Sherrilynn's best friend - a gift from one mom to another We would also like to wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all of the incredible women in this world & beyond. Thank you for all of the unconditional love you give.... *Click the gear icon to select "HD" for max viewing quality! #HappyMothersDay #Forallthemoms #specialmessage #specialday #loving #loveforthemamas #adoring #memorieswithmom #mayformoms #documentyourlove #lovemessage #movieformom

Mike Palmer was born on Cape Breton Island to a father of English heritage and a mother with Acadian roots. He's spent years tracing his family lineage and, according to his grandchildren, has become somewhat of a walking history book. . We sat down with Mr. Palmer to preserve these stories for years to come. . You can watch his full clip on our website! ... https://www.thepresentfilms.com/ See more

Our website is now LIVE https://www.thepresentfilms.com/ With Mother's Day around the corner, it's the perfect time to show that special lady why you love her. The Present Films is offering a 20% discount on all film packages until June 1st! ... To ensure you & your loved ones stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're altering our services and all bookings can be deferred to a later date. Message us for more details!

Hi! We're Courtney & Taylor, the creators of The Present Films. As storytellers, we believe that every human has a tale or two worth sharing. You don't need to be a celebrity, a philanthropist or a public speaker to have your story heard. That's where we come in. The Present Films is a personal documentary service to help you capture your joyous, sorrowful, kooky, loving, and most importantly, meaningful memories - whatever your purpose, we're here to bring your narrative to... life. We're excited to share a glimpse of all the beautiful people we meet along the way, and we hope you'll join us for the ride! T&C

Montina is an independent artist from Toronto. Blossoming into motherhood has altered her creative style and process. She wanted to document this joyous transformation to provide clients with a more intimate look of her livelihood. Check out her work at Montina Art! #artists #localartists #toronto #torontosbest #motherhood #buylocal #artfilm #painting #oilpaint #documentaryfilm #professionaljourney #professionaldocumentary #yourstory #personaljourney #promotionalvideo #personaldocumentary #personalfilm #independent #independentfilm #independentartist #creativestyle #creativeprocess

Mike Palmer shares his rich family history that takes us on a journey through Canada's past. *Go to the gear icon on the bottom right of the video to select HD for maximum viewing quality! #thepresentfilms #thepresent #documentary #samplevideo #familyhistory #canadianhistory #capebreton #novascotia #huguenots #ww2 #pearlharbour #personaldocumentary #love #yourstory #yourhistory

Jean & Jimmy first met when they were teenagers living in the small town of Greenock, Scotland. They raised three girls, moved their family to Canada and, through everything, managed to stay in love after all these years. Here is their story... *Go to the gear icon on the bottom right of the video to select HD for maximum viewing quality! #thepresentfilms #thepresent #documentary #samplevideo #lovestory #personaldocumentary #love #marriage #family #yourstory #yourhistory #couplestory