Personal Historian · Prince Edward Island
Saving lives, one story at a time.
You've said it yourself: someone should write all this down.
I'm Darin — and you don't have to write a thing. Put the kettle on: you talk, I'll take care of every bit of the rest.
— warm as a kitchen in December
"Nobody ever wished they'd waited longer to tell it."
your stories are ready — your family just doesn't have them yet
Movie night
What is a personal historian?
Two minutes, one blanket, maybe a tissue. It shows exactly what we'd make together.
On the mantelpiece
Every one of them said "my life isn't that interesting."
Shared with their kind permission — and every one of them was wrong. Your film stays by your fireside: it's never posted anywhere.
Two chairs, one fire
Hello — I'm Darin.
I've spent my life behind a camera, and I've learned the most important thing I'll ever point it at is a person telling their own story.
A legacy film is quiet, patient work — done in your favourite chair, at your pace, with lots of tea breaks. You hold the reins: what we talk about, who does the asking, and who ever gets to see it.
— Darin Foulkes
Foulkes Productions · East Royalty, PEI
Little worries, tucked in
The questions every family asks
What if my life "isn't interesting enough"?+
Everyone says that — and everyone is wrong. Your first job, your first dance, what a dollar used to buy: to your grandchildren, that's treasure. Drawing out the gold is my job — all you do is remember.
Where does the filming happen?+
Wherever you're comfiest — usually your own living room, favourite chair included. I come to you, anywhere on the Island.
Who sees the finished film?+
Only the people you choose. Your film is yours — never posted online, never shared as a sample unless you ask me to.
What does it cost?+
Every story is different, so every project is quoted honestly up front — no surprises. The first chat is free, with no obligation at all.
The kettle's on
Your story is ready. All you have to do is tell it.
Call, text, or write — tell me a little about yourself, or about the family member you have in mind. I'll take it from there. No pressure, ever.