Everything you might want to know before joining the premiere list, from the photos to send to what happens to them afterwards. Can't find your question? Write to [email protected].
The films
What exactly is an AmorSaga film?
It's a short, photoreal, cinematic film of a couple, created with AI from their photos and directed by Gabriel Ortiz. The couple can appear in one scene or across several eras, from ancient Egypt to the 1970s. Each film has an original music score and ends with a discreet "Made with AI" card.
Which occasions are the films made for?
Three, mainly. A wedding surprise film from one spouse to the other, a film that friends or family offer to the couple and screen at the reception, and an anniversary film that adult children give their parents or grandparents, recreating how they met from old family photos.
What does "Through the Ages" mean?
It's the signature AmorSaga style: the same couple, recognizably themselves, carried through several eras in one film. Think a terrace above the Nile, a medieval hall, a pirate ship, the Wild West and the decade they actually met. The Through the Ages page explains the format in detail.
Can I suggest my own era or idea?
Yes. Any era or world you can describe is welcome in the brief: a 1950s drive-in, the city of their honeymoon two centuries ago, a fairy tale. The number of eras depends on the film you choose.
Is it real footage?
No, and it's never presented as such. The faces come from your photos, the scenes are imagined and rendered with AI, and every film carries a "Made with AI" card in its credits.
Photos & likeness
How many photos do I need?
A few clear photos of each person are enough to start. Around 10 to 20 per person, taken in different years, from different angles and with different expressions, gives the best likeness. Variety matters more than quantity.
Do old photos work?
Yes. Faded or creased prints can work well, as long as the face is reasonably large in the frame. Scan them at 300 to 600 dpi, or photograph them flat in daylight without flash, and send them as they are, without filters.
Which photos should I avoid?
Faces in deep shadow, sunglasses, heavy filters, tiny faces in group shots and compressed screenshots from social media. The guide on what photos work best has more practical tips.
Will the couple really look like themselves?
That's the point of the likeness preview. Before the full production, you see a few stills and a short test shot, and the likeness is adjusted with your feedback.
Surprises & discretion
Will the person I'm surprising find out?
Not from us. You upload photos through a private link that you share only with your accomplices. Nothing is ever sent to the person being surprised: no email, no notification, no link.
Can several people send photos?
Yes. Share the private upload link with your siblings, the best man, the maid of honor or a few close friends, and everyone can add photos from their own phone or computer. No account is needed.
What will appear on my bank statement?
The wording is discreet and won't give the surprise away. That matters when you share an account with the person you're surprising.
How do we play the film at the wedding or the party?
The film arrives on a private, password-protected page and as an MP4 download, so it can play from a laptop, a TV or the venue's projector. We recommend a test run at the venue before the day.
Privacy & consent
What happens to our photos?
They are used only to make your film and are deleted as soon as the film is delivered. They are never used to train AI models and never shown in a portfolio without separate permission.
Who can I make a film about?
Adults, with photos you have the right to use. When you send photos, you confirm both. Films are made for a private screening and are posted online only once the couple agrees.
Is there anything you won't make?
Yes. No children generated or animated (grandchildren can appear in real photos or messages), nothing sexual or suggestive, no celebrities and no ex-partners. These limits are the same for everyone.
Can a loved one who has passed away appear?
Yes, gently. They can appear as still photographs, treated with care, never animated and never with a cloned voice.
Why is there a "Made with AI" card?
Because these films look real and the people in them are real. The label keeps the film honest for everyone who watches it, now and years from now. It's discreet, in the credits, and never interrupts the story.
Pricing & payment
How much does a film cost?
Launch prices start at $149 for Spark, a single 20–30 second scene. The recommended films are Love Story at $599 and, for anniversaries, Our Story at $690. Every film, with its length, eras and delivery time, is on the pricing page.
What's included in the price?
An original music score, a likeness preview and test shot, a private password-protected delivery page and an MP4 download. Revisions depend on the film.
Can siblings or friends split the cost?
Yes, that's planned at launch. You create one private link, send it to the others, and each person pays their share, so nobody has to advance the full amount.
Can I give a film as a gift voucher?
Yes. A printable gift voucher is planned at launch, at the same price as the film, with a reveal card. The story and the photos can be sent later.
Delivery & revisions
How long does a film take?
From 72 hours for Spark to about three weeks for Through the Ages. Love Story takes 10 to 14 days, and the anniversary film Our Story takes 14 days. Leave a little extra time before your date if you can.
What if the film isn't ready in time?
Tell us the screening date in your brief, and the schedule is built around it.
How do revisions work?
Most films include one to three rounds of changes on the finished cut, as listed on the pricing page: a shot to swap, a moment to lengthen, a title to correct. Likeness is adjusted earlier, at the preview stage.
Launch
When do bookings open?
Soon. Bookings are not open yet, and the date will be announced to the premiere list first.
What is the premiere list?
It's the waitlist for AmorSaga. Join it with your email and you'll be among the first to know when bookings open, at launch prices. It's free and commits you to nothing.
Who makes the films?
Gabriel Ortiz, known as Jeez, a French art director and film director specializing in AI images and video, who directs every film himself. Read more about Gabriel.