When someone has a big birthday coming up, the people around them usually have the photos and stories to make a meaningful gift. What they may not have is the time to collect it all, decide what to use, and edit a film while they’re also planning the celebration.

Hi, I’m Kevin. I’ve been building PartyPackStudio as another option for that person—something between making a slideshow yourself and commissioning a custom film. The idea is to help gather memories from family and friends, let the organizer choose what belongs and what stays private, and shape those moments into a birthday film they can watch together and keep. It should feel specific to the person being celebrated without asking the organizer to become a video editor.

This is still a project in development. I’ve tested important parts of it with made-up stories, including creating, reviewing, and downloading a film. I haven’t yet completed and accepted one made from a real family’s material, and PartyPackStudio is not open for customer films. I want to get it to a standard I can stand behind before asking anyone to share personal photos and memories.

I’m raising funds for the remaining work: improving the film itself, finishing the privacy and safety preparation, paying for testing and hosting, and supporting a small first trial when it’s ready. I’ll share honest updates about what’s been done and what still needs work. If the funds only cover a smaller first step, I’ll be clear about that too.

If you’d like to see this become a real option for families, I’d appreciate a contribution or a share. Either one helps me take the next step. Thank you.

A note about contributing: PartyPackStudio is a for-profit project, not a charity. Contributions support development; they don’t buy a film, a reward, or a guaranteed place in a future trial. Any invitation to try PartyPackStudio will be separate from this fundraiser.