Everyone deserves to have their story remembered.
We help parents, couples, and grandparents capture their voice, wisdom, and life lessons in a cinematic legacy film their family can return to for guidance, comfort, and connection.
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Most people don’t get the chance to say the things that truly matter.
Life moves fast. Kids grow up. Health changes. Seasons shift.
And too often:
Children never understand the sacrifices their parents made.
Loved ones face hard days without the voice that once lifted them up.
Wisdom earned through decades never gets passed down.
Families lose identity because stories fade and memories go unrecorded.
You’re not trying to make a movie.
You’re trying to preserve a legacy.
And that’s what Live Known helps you do.
At Live Known, we help families capture the messages that matter most.
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Couples
Say the things you’ve always felt but never said: messages of love, gratitude, and devotion that your spouse will cherish forever.
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Parents
Preserve the words your kids will replay for years: encouragement, pride, and love spoken directly from you.
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Grandparents
Pass down your voice, your faith, and your hard earned wisdom so your words and legacy never fades with time.
Your story matters and I want to make sure it’s never forgotten.
“After 14 years serving with the California Highway Patrol, I learned how fragile life really is.
Too many times, I saw how quickly tomorrow can disappear and how often, the words that should have been spoken never were.
That’s why I started Live Known.
It’s not just about making a film, it’s about helping families say what matters while they still can.
My mission is simple: to create a space where you can share your heart, your story, and preserve it beautifully and authentically.”
-Shawn Ogawa, Founder
The Live Known Process
Four simple steps to help you share your heart and preserve your story.
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Step 1: Begin With a Story Session
We sit down for a comfortable conversation to understand what you want your family to remember, cherish, and carry forward.
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Step 2: The Guided Legacy Interview
A relaxed on-camera conversation, filmed in a familiar place, where your voice, memories, and wisdom come to life naturally.
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Step 3: Crafting Your Legacy Film
Your story is shaped with care into a cinematic heirloom that reflects your heart, your journey, and the message you want to leave behind.
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Step 4: The Legacy Reveal
You receive your finished film, ready to be shared with the people you love and your words preserved for generations to come.
Life doesn’t wait. Neither should your story.
Life moves fast, and moments don’t wait.
Your family needs more than photos… they need your words. The love you feel for them. The lessons you’ve lived. The stories only you can tell.
Too many families wish they had captured these things while they still had the chance.
This is stewardship. It’s caring for the people who come after you.
Let’s work together to record what matters while you can.
“Your legacy isn’t what you do for yourself—it’s what you do for others that outlive you.”
— Tim Keller
Picture this:
Your kids and grandkids watching your film years from now, hearing your voice say “I love you” like it was yesterday.
Your spouse or family revisiting your words on anniversaries, milestones, or tough days and finding comfort and strength in them.
Future generations understanding not just what you built, but why you built it — your values, sacrifices, and faith.
This isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.
And it starts with one simple step.