Inspired by Loss, Pioneering a New Tradition

I founded Legacy Media Productions after witnessing the profound impact of mortality on loved ones. The passing of my grandmother's brother, a remarkable man whose life story was largely lost to time, as well as my own father and cousin, both at far too young an age, ignited a passion to preserve and celebrate individual lives.

The traditional methods of commemorating lives, through funerals and cemeteries, often fall short in capturing the essence of a person's experiences, wisdom, and unique perspective. I believe we can do more. By creating a new tradition of documenting and sharing life stories, we can ensure that individuals are remembered not just for their passing, but for the rich tapestry of their lives.

Legacy Media Productions is dedicated to empowering individuals to create lasting legacies. We work closely with clients to capture their life stories through high-quality video production, professional storytelling, and thoughtful guidance. Our goal is to help people share their experiences, insights, and values with future generations, preserving their legacy for eternity.

Developing Insightful Life Stories

Sabrina is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, specializing in integrative health consulting for the cancer community by educating professionals and supporting survivors.

Originally from Germany, Sabrina earned undergraduate degrees in Medical Laboratory Science and Health Care Management before moving to the United States, where she completed a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and her PhD.

Sabrina brings a unique blend of expertise as Head Story Director to Legacy Media Productions. Her background as a psychotherapist equips her with a deep understanding of human experience, emotion, and identity. Sabrina’s approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and narrative coherence, ensuring each personal documentary becomes a transformative journey for clients while serving as a meaningful legacy for their loved ones.

Learn more about Sabrina and her private practice on her website, http://www.SouthwindWellness.com.

Michael Schell

  • Founder & CEO

  • From Pleasantville

  • Studied at Boston College

  • Experience of 20+ Years in Finance

Dr. Sabrina A. Schell

  • Head Story Director

  • From Germany

  • Studied at University of Bonn & Hamburger Fernhochschule

  • PhD - Counselor Education

  • Experienced Psychotherapist

Capturing the Beauty

With three degrees in film, Ilaira knows how to create beautiful images.

Documenting people is a significant part of her work and artistic journey. She finds incredible artistic value in capturing their essence in film. She believes that while pictures are important, immortalizing the way someone speaks, moves, and how their smile lights up their face is essential. It allows future generations to learn from them, get to know them, and remember them.

Find out more about Ilaria by visiting her website www.ilariaserantoni.com and IMDB page https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10170455/.

Ilaria Serantoni

  • Head Director of Photography (DoP)

  • From Italy

  • Studied at Rome University of Fine Arts, New York Film Academy & Birmingham City University

Enhancing the Emotion

From working with artists such as Debby Harry, John Mayer and John Legend, to orchestrating productions for the NFL, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Jeremy has extensive experience in providing the musical bed to a wide variety of media in just the right way. He has several years of experience in the music industry, complemented with a deep understanding of cutting-edge technology and the latest production styles, along with an extensive list of credits covering a number of genres and sounds.

Learn more about Jeremy’s extensive experience on his website, https://www.jeremygoldsmithmusic.com/.

Jeremy Goldsmith

  • Head Musician

  • From Greenwhich, Connecticut

  • Studied at University of Miami, Bachelors in Music with a focus in Studio Music and Jazz