Biographica, founded by film director Jerel Jones, specializes in custom, professional, documentary films for businesses in the Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Southern Pennsylvania areas.

1.Why should I consider honoring a life with a Biographica™ production?
2. What happens in a Biographica production? Why can’t I try something similar on my own?
3. What is the running time of the typical Biographica production?
4. Does a Biographica production require a major time commitment on my part?
5. How much does a Biographica production cost?
6. Our requirements may go beyond the typical Biographica production. Do you provide customized, expanded services on request?
7. We plan to present a Biographica production at an upcoming event. How much lead time do we need, from start to finish?
8. I’m interested. What do I do next?

Why should I consider honoring a life with a Biographica production?
Because there is nothing like the power of the moving image to evoke the life and times of a beloved one’s experience. Photographs, home movies or scattered video footage only offer fragments, glimpses of a life lived. Biographica goes beyond with a broadcast-quality cinematic production that allows a personal story to be told with uncommon depth, precision and beauty.

The permanent record that is created stands as a living tribute that family, friends and all who follow may view for incomparable understanding and inspiration.

What happens in a Biographica production? Why can’t I try something similar on my own?
We encourage everyone with a respect for history and remembrance to do what they can to preserve the life stories from family members, friends and business associates.

Having said that, the real value of a Biographica production is the decades of expertise and artistry Biographica professionals bring to the project. Yes, the production values and technical standards are first-rate. But more than that, it’s the humanity and passion of the Biographica team that imbues each production with story-telling distinction and elegance.

The Biographica process can be viewed as three integrated components –

* Pre-production. Includes a detailed preliminary interview and research process that reveals the expected and unexpected.
* Production. Includes unscripted, filmed interview session (at a place of your choosing or in the Biographica studios) that records the individual’s life and times with respect and dignity.
* Post-production. Includes final assembly and editing of archival film footage, music, photographs and filmed recollections.

Bottom-line: The Biographica production lets distinguished documentarians focus the full measure of their experience and talent on your story. The result? A moving, inspiring and affordable testament that will enrich the life of viewers with new understanding and appreciation.

What is the running time of the typical Biographica production?
Approximately 20-60 minutes. Keep in mind it’s the considerable investment in time in pre-production, production and post-production is what makes those on-screen minutes come alive with uncommon grace, style and cinematic clarity.

Does a Biographica production require a major time commitment on my part?
No. Between the preliminary interview and filmed interview, you can anticipate approximately three to five hours of your (or the subject’s time) will be required. We also ask your assistance in assembling relevant photographs, letters, documents, home movies/videos and other items that may help support the storytelling. Biographica professionals respect your time and ask no more than is required to present a quality production you’ll be proud to share today and tomorrow.

How much does a Biographica production cost?
Costs vary, depending on complexity and length. The services we provide can include–

* Preliminary interview(s)
* Research, pre-production services
* Filmed interview(s) in a place of your choosing or the Biographica studio
* Post-production services, which includes editing of the filmed interviews, composition of the feature incorporating archival film footage, evocative music and the photographs, home movies/videos* and documents you provide.

Our requirements may go beyond the typical Biographica production. Do you provide customized, expanded services on request?
Yes. We are more than capable of crafting more ambitious productions that may involve scripting, additional research, professional narration and original music. The name of this service is Ultima Biographica.

Ultima Biographica is ideal for a variety of special situations, including –

* Multi-generational family histories
* Exceptionally detailed and executed personal stories
* Corporate histories
* Specially-commissioned work, such as a documentary on a personal interest in a historical event, the arts, sciences, sports, a special pastime or other field of special interest or endeavor

We plan to present a Biographica production at an upcoming event. How much lead time do we need, from start to finish?
We advise you allow at least three-four weeks prior to the date you need the finished film. Shorter lead times may be possible, though they are subject to special pricing.

I’m interested. What do I do next?
Call 410.771.4829 or email info@biographicadocs.com. Our representative will be happy to arrange a meeting at your convenience, here at the Biographica offices. There is no cost or further obligation for this consultation.

*Subject to extra fees for digital transfer of analog film or videotape.