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Personal History Interviews Tells The Story Of A Lifetime. Yours.

Dan Gelfond of Personal History Interviews creates authentic, emotional videos that become family treasures.

When a loved one has passed…their story is gone forever.”

So how do you keep that story alive for future generations?

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Personal History Interviews (PHI), founded by Dan Gelfond and Ron Bliwas, renowned professional interviewers for the Steven Spielberg Foundation, aim to do just that. PHI specializes in producing in-depth and compelling documentary interviews designed to share a subject’s personal story by capturing the “essence” of who they are and the life they have lived. With great sensitivity, PHI goes beyond the typical interview questions to understand a subject’s experiences, hopes and dreams and bring out a person’s true self.

Personal History Interviews is the “go to” studio when it comes to telling incredibly personalized stories…

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Personal History Interviews is the “go to” studio when it comes to telling incredibly personalized stories on behalf of both individuals and families.


"Dan has brought tears of joy to my eyes many times when I watch the video he made from the interview of my dad. I've watched it so many times. All my children have copies, and we are so grateful to have this memory forever," says PHI client, Sharan Tash.


A recent rebranding introduces the company to countless families with amazing stories to tell, as well as to senior living communities, an important target market.

Videos can now be easily viewed and shared with family and friends anytime, anywhere in the world…

A new, responsive website now includes sample videos, testimonials, and a new “How it Works” video that walks people through the interview production process. Completed videos can now be easily viewed and shared with family and friends anytime, anywhere in the world, online via secure client pages on the new PHI website.

The website inspires visitors to learn more about their family’s history and the personal and often “hidden” stories…

The Personal History Interviews website inspires visitors to learn more about their family’s history and the personal and often “hidden” stories behind it. Most of all, PHI is able to clearly showcase how preserving memories and personal histories serves as a valuable legacy for future generations.


"The direction, feeling and emotions that Dan gave my father was genius. My dad was reliving the streets of his childhood. The video is a treasure for my family," says client, Paula Silver.


Visit www.personalhistoryinterviews.com for more information and to view sample interviews. Contact Personal History Interviews at 847.940.9999 with questions or to schedule an initial consultation.

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