Hey, I’m Shai.

I help leaders, entrepreneurs and families create meaningful documentary films.

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Your Journey With Us

  • Heirloom Films

    When an elder passes, it's as if an entire library burns to the ground. Our premium Heirloom Films service captures your family's living history in a cinematic legacy documentary that will inspire generations.

    Unlike ordinary family videos, an Heirloom Film reveals the essence of your loved one's journey—their wisdom, values, and the stories that shaped them—preserved in a format that will captivate current and future generations.

    What sets us apart is our ability to help viewers truly feel the presence of the person—capturing not just their stories, but their spirit. As one client shared: "This movie makes me want to be a better person. She's not some heroine doing all these things. She's a human being out there loving. And I can do that."

  • Thought-Leader Films

    For founders, executives, artists, and entrepreneurs with established success, our Thought-Leader Films transform your expertise and impact into powerful documentary narratives.

    In today's noisy digital landscape, these films cut through the clutter, creating deep connections with your audience while elevating your brand beyond promotional content. They serve as both a legacy piece and a powerful tool for building trust, expanding your influence, and opening new opportunities.

    Our documentaries help thought leaders: build deeper trust with their audiences, create evergreen content with lasting impact, open doors to new partnerships and opportunities, and amplify their message in an authentic, human-centered way.

  • StoryMapping Sessions

    Not ready for a full documentary production but seeking clarity on your narrative? Our StoryMapping Sessions provide a transformative experience that helps you identify your core values, meaningful stories, and the themes that define your legacy.

    Through a series of guided conversations with Shaina, you'll uncover the narrative threads that matter most and gain clarity on how to authentically share your story. The result is a comprehensive narrative blueprint that can serve as a foundation for future documentary work or as a standalone tool for personal or brand development.

    Many clients find these sessions valuable even if they choose not to move forward with a film, as the insights gained apply to all forms of communication and leadership.

Where do we begin?

At Shaina Koren, every story starts with a Story Mapping session. This is where we dive deep into your values, your audience and core stories. Shaina is your guide through the storytelling process, bringing together a team of creatives whose skills perfectly align with your project’s needs. Our collaborative process is rooted connecting to your audience and goals, setting the stage for a production that is both powerful and authentic.

How much does it cost?

We tailor our approach to fit your specific needs, ensuring an incredible experience that captures your story in the most compelling way possible. Each project is unique, consequently, the cost varies based on the number of production days and the months required for post-production. Your investment in Story Mapping includes an estimated budget based on the project vision.

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Featured Works

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Legacy of Love

Commissioned Feature Documentary | A family Heirloom for future generations

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The Rebound

Independent Feature Documentary | Impact Campaign

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Forged in the Fire

Independent Feature Documentary in Development

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Why we exist.

In today's world, where content feels surface-level and fleeting, real voices of impact are getting lost. Purpose-driven experts who've spent decades doing meaningful work need a deeper way to share their wisdom and connect with their audience.

We exist to help leaders who care deeply about their communities and creating positive change in the world tell their stories in a way that transcends the daily noise. These are people who recognize that their expertise and impact need to be amplified, but want to do it in a way that feels authentic and creates lasting meaning.

Through documentary storytelling, we help you create something that lets people truly feel who you are - beyond just interviews or promotional videos. We capture your essence in a way that connects deeply with both your professional community and your family legacy

Because in an age where everyone is fighting for attention, your story deserves to be told with depth and humanity that matches the meaningful work you do in the world.

We believe in a process that puts humans first - from our production team to your audience - creating sustainable, impactful content that helps more people see that they matter.

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What Clients are Saying

“I'm so lucky to have had this documentary made and to have it so well done with sound, color and motion and the quality of it. If you had been someone else, it wouldn't have worked. But you're Shai and you're just so sensitive and kind and easy to interact and work with. How can you be thankful enough?”

Geniel, subject in LEGACY OF LOVE

“All of you have been super talented. Shai, you lead with your heart. I can just feel your passion, not just for your work, but for the people that you work with. Each one of you just bring very specific abilities together. So it's just a very complete team. I've been thrilled with all of you and amazed by all of your talents.”

John Fife, Client

Let’s connect.

Schedule a free discovery call with me to discuss your story.

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