History Loves Company · Film Services

Your property has a story.
Let’s put it on film.

Historic homes. Family memories. Places worth saving. Commission a documentary with Chris Hubel that brings the history and character of your property into focus.

Produced by History Loves Company.
Secure checkout through The Foundry.

Historic Detroit home with a red tile roof, stonework and an ornate entrance

Introductory packages from $495. Launch pricing applies to the first five confirmed bookings across all packages, subject to availability. Confirm your project with Chris before purchasing.

For the people connected to a place

A story for the next chapter.

Homeowners

Capture the architecture, history and personal memories that make your home meaningful.

Real estate agents

Bring a historic listing’s story to life with a commissioned film. Video production is available independently of a listing agreement.

Preservation partners

Document a landmark, restoration or community project and help people understand why it matters.

Choose your starting point

Four ways to tell your story.

Every project begins with a conversation about the property, the available history and the people you want to reach. Prices below are in USD.

A focused introduction

Historic Home Mini-Documentary

2–3 minute film

$495

Launch price · standard $695

Introduce the character, history and details that make a home worth remembering.

  • One local on-location visit
  • Concise historical research
  • Narration and professional editing

Room for the full story

Signature Property Film

5–7 minute film

$1,195

Launch price · standard $1,495

Give a distinctive property more space to tell its story, from its architecture to its place in the community.

  • Expanded architectural coverage
  • More in-depth historical research
  • Available archival material and narration

A keepsake for generations

Family Legacy Film

5–7 minute film

$895

Launch price · standard $1,195

Preserve the memories that make a house part of your family's history.

  • The story of your home
  • Family-provided photos and memories
  • Interviews as agreed in the project scope

For a bigger preservation story

Landmark Documentary

Custom scope · starting package

From $2,395

Launch price · standard from $2,995

Document a significant building, restoration or preservation effort with a scope built around the project.

  • Project-specific documentary plan
  • Scope and budget confirmed in advance
  • For owners, organizations and community partners

Already have a confirmed scope? View payment option →

Before you pay: send the property address, preferred package, project goals and timing to chris@historylovesco.com. We’ll confirm launch availability, location, scope and schedule.

Checkout charges the full displayed package price, not a deposit. Landmark projects require a firm quote before purchase. Additional filming, travel, extended research, third-party archival rights or extensive revisions may involve separately agreed fees.

Meet the storytelling

See the places. Hear the stories.

Explore History Loves Company’s original films about historic buildings, neighborhoods and Michigan history to get a feel for Chris’s approach.

Public films show our storytelling style. Your commissioned film’s length, coverage and delivery are defined by your agreed package.

From first conversation to finished film

Here’s how it works.

01 · Tell us about the place

Start the conversation.

Share the address, your connection to the property, the story you want to preserve and any existing photos or records.

02 · Confirm the project

Set the scope.

Agree on access, filming, research, delivery timing, revisions and intended use. Once your project is confirmed, purchase your package through The Foundry.

03 · Bring it to life

Film the story.

We develop the narrative, capture the agreed material and edit your documentary for delivery according to your project scope.

Good questions, clear answers

Before you book.

Does my home have to be listed for sale?

No. Homeowners can commission a film to preserve a place and its memories. Agents, property owners and preservation organizations can also book production.

Is this a real estate service or a referral fee?

This purchase is for documentary production by History Loves Company. The fee pays for the agreed film work and is separate from real estate representation or referral arrangements.

Will the film appear on the HLC YouTube channel?

A public YouTube feature is not included or guaranteed. Any channel placement, public release or promotional use must be discussed and agreed separately.

What is included, and what might cost extra?

Use the package descriptions as the starting point. The final scope sets filming coverage, research, interviews, editing and delivery. Travel, additional visits, extended research, archival licensing and extensive revisions may require separately agreed fees.

When will filming and delivery happen?

Dates depend on project scope, access and availability. Confirm filming and delivery timing, revision arrangements, usage and cancellation terms with Chris before purchasing. Buying a package does not automatically reserve a specific date.

Can agents and organizations work with HLC regularly?

Yes—start a conversation about recurring property films, restoration documentation or a series of stories. Each partnership is scoped separately.

Let’s begin with your story

What should people remember?

Send Chris the address and a few sentences about your project. We’ll work out the right starting point together.

Filming requires permission and appropriate property access. Historical coverage depends on available sources. A commissioned film does not guarantee a property sale or other marketing outcome.