Reelic Guide
A Film for Dad’s First Birthday After He’s Gone
The day arrives and he’s not there. The chair is empty. The phone doesn’t ring. But the photos exist. The stories exist. And there’s a way to be together with who he was, even now.
The hardest birthday
Firsts after a loss are brutal. The first birthday, the first Christmas, the first Father’s Day. A Reelic film doesn’t fix the absence. But it gives the family something to gather around — a cinematic telling of his life that makes you feel close to him again, even briefly.
A film the whole family watches
Play it at dinner. Send it to the family group chat. Watch it alone if that’s what you need. The film is there whenever you want it. It’s not a one-time thing — it’s a keepsake that you return to, especially on the days that matter.
How to make it
Gather 8–25 photos from across his life. The young version of him you barely recognise, the dad you knew, the grandfather, the quiet moments. Upload them, answer the interview questions, and the film arrives within the hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make a Reelic film for someone who’s already died?
Yes. You answer the interview questions from your own memory and perspective. The film becomes your tribute to their life as you knew it.
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