Preserving Houston's Most Influential Legacies
Cinematic documentaries that honor your family's story
for generations to come.
Network-Quality Storytelling
for Your Family's Legacy
John Phillippe
Hi! I'm John Phillippe. For four decades, I've told stories for Discovery Channel, MTV, Warner Bros. Studios, and Paramount Studios. Award-winning documentaries (ADDYs, TELLYs, Houston Film Festival). Worked with presidents and Fortune 500 companies. Pioneered the world's first podcast.
Now I bring that craftsmanship to preserving what matters most—your family's legacy.
Signature Bios creates cinematic legacy documentaries for Houston's leading families. Not amateur videos. Thoughtfully crafted films capturing the wisdom, values, and stories that define your legacy—preserved with the quality they deserve.
Who We Serve
Houston's business founders, energy executives, physicians, philanthropists, and multi-generational leaders who understand the value of preserving legacy at the highest level.
Family Offices
Comprehensive legacy preservation for multi-generational wealth and family governance
Business Founders
Document the entrepreneurial journey from startup to industry leadership
Energy Executives
Preserve the stories of Houston's oil & gas pioneers and industry leaders
Medical Professionals
Honor careers dedicated to healing and advancing healthcare
Why Choose Signature Bios
Network-Quality Production
Four decades producing for Discovery Channel, MTV, Warner Bros., and Paramount. Award-winning documentaries (ADDYs, TELLYs, Houston Film Festival). Your family's story deserves the same craftsmanship that told stories for presidents and Fortune 500 companies.
We Recreate Moments That Were Never Filmed
Using proprietary AI technology, we bring your pivotal memories to cinematic life—visualizing the career milestones, family celebrations, pivotal decisions, and cherished moments that shaped your journey but were never captured on film.
Houston's Exclusive Legacy Documentary Service
We serve a limited number of Houston's most distinguished families annually. When completed, your family's story premieres at the legendary River Oaks Theatre—where our founder holds a Named Chair in recognition of his media contributions—creating an unforgettable screening experience (tier 2 and 3 packages). Built exclusively for legacy-minded Houston families.
The River Oaks Theater: Your Legacy Deserves the Silver Screen
Your Signature Bio premiere isn't delivered on a laptop—it debuts where Houston's most important stories belong: the legendary River Oaks Theatre.
Since 1939, this art deco landmark has hosted premieres, film festivals, and cinema's most celebrated works. Now, it hosts yours.
Imagine your children, grandchildren, and extended family gathered in plush velvet seats as the lights dim, the curtains part, and your life story unfolds across a 40-foot screen in stunning 4K.
The emotional power of seeing three generations of your family's journey—brought to life with cinematic AI and professional documentary craft—projected in a historic theater creates a moment your family will never forget.
"This isn't just a video screening. It's the night your legacy becomes legend." - John Phillippe
Following the premiere, gather your family in the theater's elegant lobby for a private reception, where the conversations that matter most—about values, wisdom, and what you've built—happen naturally.
The River Oaks Theatre screening transforms your Signature Bio from a family keepsake into a defining family milestone, ensuring that your story is experienced with the gravitas and celebration it deserves.
Historic Venue
Art deco landmark since 1939
40-Foot Screen
Stunning 4K projection quality
Private Reception
Elegant lobby celebration
INCLUDED WITH EVERY PACKAGE:
THE LEGACY VIDEO BOOK
Your Story, Elegantly Preserved
Every Signature Bios package includes a custom Legacy Video Book—an heirloom-quality keepsake that brings your documentary to life on your coffee table.
What is a Legacy Video Book?
Imagine a beautifully bound hardcover book, personalized with your family name or crest, that opens to reveal a built-in 7" high-definition screen. No streaming, no apps, no complicated technology—simply open the cover and your cinematic legacy begins playing.
Key Features:
- Custom hardcover design personalized for your family
- 7" HD screen with premium built-in speakers
- Pre-loaded with your complete documentary film
- Rechargeable battery for cordless elegance
- Sits beautifully on any coffee table or bookshelf
- No internet connection or technical knowledge required
Your legacy film deserves to be experienced, not buried in the cloud. The Legacy Video Book ensures your story remains accessible and present in your home—a conversation starter for guests, a teaching moment for grandchildren, and a tangible reminder of the wisdom you've preserved.
Pass it down, share it easily, display it proudly.
This is legacy you can hold in your hands.
LEGACY INTERVIEW GUIDE
Start the Conversation Today
Before you commission a legacy film, the most important step is simply beginning the dialogue. Which stories matter most? What wisdom needs to be preserved? What do future generations need to understand about your journey?
The Signature Bios Legacy Interview Guide provides 50 essential questions designed to spark these conversations—from your family's origins and defining moments to the values and wisdom you want passed down.
Many families use this guide to begin recording conversations themselves. Others realize, after hearing the stories unfold, that these moments deserve to be captured at the highest cinematic level.
This complimentary guide is yours with no obligation. Whether you preserve these stories yourself or choose to work with us, what matters most is that the conversations happen.
Our Process
A carefully orchestrated journey from initial consultation to final delivery, ensuring every detail honors your family's story
Discovery Consultation
We begin with a confidential conversation to understand your family's unique story, values, and vision for your legacy documentary.
Story Development
Our team crafts a thoughtful narrative framework, identifying key themes, interview subjects, and meaningful locations.
Production
Professional filming with network-quality equipment, expert lighting, and cinematic techniques honed over four decades.
Post-Production
Meticulous editing, color grading, and sound design to create a polished documentary worthy of your family's legacy.
Delivery: River Oaks Theater Premiere and Legacy Video Book
Private screening for your family, followed by delivery of archival-quality copies in both digital and physical formats.
Your Investment: Three Tiers of Cinematic Legacy
Every Signature Bio is a bespoke production. We serve a limited number of Houston families annually to ensure the craftsmanship your story deserves.
The Essential Legacy
$25,000
For families preserving a single life story
The Film:
- 60-90 minute cinematic documentary in 4K resolution with professional production quality
- Single-subject narrative focused on one individual's complete life journey
- Cinematic AI enhancement recreating 2-3 pivotal moments that define your story—your first day in business, a defining achievement, a cherished memory never captured on film
- Professional structure and pacing that honors the full arc of your life
- Curated soundtrack and professional audio mixing
- Digitization and integration of up to 50 family photographs, home videos, and personal archival materials
The Production Experience:
- 2 full days of interview sessions with our Emmy-level documentary producer (typically 6-8 hours total filming time)
- Single primary location (your home or office in Houston metro)
- Professional on-camera coaching to ensure authentic, compelling storytelling
- Careful story development identifying the moments, values, and wisdom most critical to preserve
Legacy Preservation:
- Archival-quality 4K master files ensuring your documentary remains pristine for generations
- 5 custom Legacy Video Books (hardcover heirloom keepsakes with built-in 7" HD screens)—perfect for immediate family members
- Digital download link for convenient family sharing
Timeline:
- Delivered within 8-10 weeks from contract signing
Optional Enhancements:
- Extended to 120 minutes: $5,000
- Third interview day (for spouse or children input): $4,000
- Additional Legacy Video Books (beyond 5 included): $500 each
- Additional AI cinematic sequences: $2,500 per sequence
- River Oaks Theatre private screening (up to 25 guests): $8,000
Perfect For:
Honoring a patriarch or matriarch's singular journey—from humble beginnings to industry leadership. Ideal for capturing one person's complete story with the production quality they deserve.
The Family Chronicle
$50,000
For multi-generational family narratives
The Film:
- 90-120 minute feature-length documentary in 4K resolution with professional broadcast-quality production
- Multi-generational narrative spanning your family's journey, key achievements, and defining values
- Advanced AI cinematic sequences recreating 5-7 pivotal moments in your family's history—your first business venture, arrival in Houston, defining career moments, cherished family memories never captured on film
- Professional audio enhancement
- Comprehensive archival integration including digitization of up to 100 family photographs, films, and documents
The Production Experience:
- Up to 3 full days of interview sessions with multiple family members, capturing diverse perspectives and memories
- Multiple location shoots throughout Houston metro area (family home, office, meaningful local landmarks)
- Voice preservation and audio restoration of historical family recordings, answering machine messages, or vintage audio materials
- Professional interview preparation ensuring comfort and authenticity on camera
- Dedicated producer overseeing all production elements
The Premiere Event:
- Personalized video invitation sent to each premiere guest—a cinematic preview that builds anticipation for your family's story
- Private screening at the iconic River Oaks Theatre for up to 50 guests
- Theater rental with full projection and sound system
- Intimate post-screening gathering in the theater lobby
- Commemorative premiere keepsakes for attendees
- Full event coordination by our team
Archival & Legacy Preservation:
- 10 custom Legacy Video Books (hardcover heirloom keepsakes with built-in 7" HD screens)—perfect for immediate family and key relatives
- Master 4K film files on custom engraved USB drives
- Digital download access for easy sharing with extended family
Timeline:
- Delivered within 10-12 weeks from contract signing
Perfect For:
Multi-generational Houston families, oil & gas dynasties, business founders seeking a comprehensive documentary that captures multiple family perspectives and honors your collective journey.
The Signature Legacy
$75,000+
The definitive family documentary—a theatrical production worthy of your legacy
The Film:
- 2 hour documentary in stunning 4K resolution with theatrical-quality production values
- Comprehensive narrative structure spanning generations, industries, and defining moments
- Master-level AI cinematic reconstruction bringing decades of your life to visual reality—your first office, the streets of your childhood Houston, pivotal business meetings, family moments never photographed—recreated with unprecedented consistency and fidelity
- Multi-chapter organization allowing family members to explore specific eras, topics, or stories
- Professional sound design
- Archival footage integration including digitization and restoration of family films, photographs, and historical materials
The Production Experience:
- Up to 5 full days of interview sessions across extended family, business colleagues, and industry experts who shaped your journey
- Multiple location shoots throughout Houston metro (River Oaks home, corporate headquarters, meaningful landmarks)—shoots outside Houston available upon request
- Expert historical research contextualizing your story within Houston's oil & gas history, economic developments, and cultural evolution
- Dedicated producer managing every detail from pre-production through delivery
- Professional hair, makeup, and wardrobe consultation for on-camera interviews
The Premiere Event:
- Personalized video invitation sent to each of your 150 premiere guests—a cinematic preview that sets the tone for this momentous occasion
- Grand gala screening at the legendary River Oaks Theatre for up to 150 guests
- Red carpet arrival with professional photography
- Private theater rental with full technical crew
- Post-screening reception in the theater's elegant lobby
- Commemorative premiere programs for all attendees
- Event coordination handled entirely by our team
Archival & Legacy Preservation:
- 25 custom Legacy Video Books (hardcover heirloom keepsakes with built-in 7" HD screens)—one for each family household
- Signature Bios Lifetime access to update and add supplemental footage as your story continues—inquire for details
Timeline:
- Delivered within 12-16 weeks from contract signing
Perfect For:
Houston's most prominent families seeking the definitive chronicle of their legacy—a film that will be studied, treasured, and referenced by your descendants for the next century.
A Presentation Worthy Of Your Legacy
You're not hiring a videographer. You're commissioning a documentary producer with 40 years creating content for Discovery Channel, MTV, NBC, and Paramount Studios.
Network-Quality Production
Multiple ADDYs, TELLYs, Houston Film Festival awards
Proprietary AI Technology
Visualizes memories never captured on film
Total Discretion
White-glove service with complete confidentiality
Generational Treasure
A finished film your family will treasure forever
Begin Your Legacy
We accept a limited number of commissions annually. To discuss your family's story and explore which service tier aligns with your vision, we invite you to schedule a confidential consultation.
All consultations are complimentary and conducted in complete confidence.
Your Family's Story Deserves to Be Preserved
Begin the conversation with a confidential consultation
