10+
Years of Experience
$22m
In Assisted Settlements/Verdicts
2-Week
Average Turnaround Time
Our productions help law firms deliver life-changing settlements for clients.
By the numbers
Settlement Documentaries
Settlement Documentaries are our core service offering. These carefully crafted films rely on interviews with Plaintiffs and loved ones, cinematic b-roll, music and much more to reveal the heart of the Plaintiff’s story.
Day-In-The-Life Videos
Day In The Life Videos offer objective documentation of daily limitations—captured with evidentiary standards in mind (no dramatization, no editorializing).
Supporting Video Edits
There are a variety of useful videos we can edit. These include: Case-Summary Videos, Victim Profile Videos, Technical Explainer Videos, and Deposition Videos.
Please reach out for full video samples
Hear From Our Clients
Our clients rest easy knowing their cases are handled with compassion and precision. Here are some of their experiences working with us.
"I would use him on all of my video projects."
"I would highly recommend Gabe's work. He has prepared several videos for us now and his work is professional, timely, well-thought-out, touches on all critical issues, and has great emotional and factual appeal. I would use him on all of my video projects."
– Tab Turner, Turner &
Associates, P. A.
"Their work product is first-rate."
“I highly recommend Mediation Films for settlement video brochures and day in the life videos. They have always been very accessible and responsive, and have a great grasp of the technical production details. Their work product is first rate."
– Ken Sigelman, Sigelman & Associates, J.D., M.D.,
“His compassion and empathy make him extremely well qualified...”
"Gabriel Cazares is a talented storyteller. His compassion and empathy make him extremely well qualified to cooperate with injured clients and help them dig down into their souls so the full story of their injuries can be told."
– Dennis Conner, Conner, Marr & Pinkski, P.C.
About Our Approach
Getting to know your clients off-camera is crucial for capturing their experienced pain.
“When it comes to revealing the full pain and suffering of your clients, the films produced by Mediation Films are second to none. Our tight-knit team of video producers relies on decades of experience interviewing survivors of tragic accidents, human trafficking, and more when working with your clients during their most difficult days."
- Gabriel Cazares, Founder
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A film designed for use before or during mediation / arbitration (20-30+ minutes)
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A cinematic summary explaining all pertinent elements of a case
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In-depth interview testimony of the Plaintiff, their family, and friends
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Deep insight on the physical and emotional challenges endured by the Plaintiff
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Their daily routines, physical struggles, and interactions with others, and more
Settlement Documentaries
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A 8-15 minute video designed for use in mediation, arbitration, or trial
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Video documentation of the Plaintiff’s daily routine from waking up to going to sleep
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High quality video and audio recordings of the Plaintiff’s disabilities, physical struggles, and natural interactions with family, friends, or caretakers
Day-In-The-Life Videos
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Case-Summary Videos organize key events into a clear narrative sequences
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Victim Profile Videos humanize victims after catastrophic injury or death
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Explainer Videos break down important technical information in ways that a jury can easily understand
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Deposition Video Edits organize crucial deposition moments into a format design for mediation, arbitration, or trial
Supporting Video Edits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Making impactful legal videos depends in large part on how comfortable the Plaintiff is with the videographer. We put an extra emphasis on gaining their trust in a variety of ways. We meet them in person days before filming to prepare them on what to expect, make them feel like their stories are heard during the filming process, and respond compassionately to any personal reservations they may have about documenting their life on-camera. This deeply interpersonal process is one that we excel at.
From scheduling with the Plaintiff's family, travel, filming, and editing, Settlement Documentaries typically take about 45-60 days to produce. This time could be brought down to as low as 30 days with a rush fee.
Day-In-The-Life Videos are not as logistically complicated as Settlement Documentaries. Permitted that the Plaintiff has scheduled time for therapies, caretakers, or other relevant events, we can typically film and edit a Day-In-The-Life Video in 14 - 20 days.
When producing a video for trial, we rely on our high-quality microphones, cameras, and video editing techniques to objectively show the Plaintiff's lived experience. Additionally, when we produce Settlement Documentaries for mediation or arbitration, we record ample media in the event that we need to edit an admissible version of the video for trial.
Yes. If you have footage that you need edited into a video, we can work with you. This can take the form of Edited Video Depositions, Case-Summary Videos, Victim Profile Videos, or Explainer Videos. If you have a specific vision in mind for assembling the Plaintiff's personal photos or home videos, please feel free to reach out. Our editing rate is $150/hour.
Most of our videos are for Personal Injury cases where the Plaintiff has suffered a severely life-altering or catastrophic injury. Our production process is perfectly suited for this type of work. We often spend days with Plaintiffs, discussing the intricate details of the damages they have suffered and how it has affected the lives of them and their loved ones.
Yes. Rush jobs are accepted with an additional fee of 15-30% depending on the scope of work and time-frame required.
Day-In-The-Life Videos and Settlement Documentaries are sold as flat-rate packages. All-inclusive packages start at $5000 for Day-In-The-Life Videos and $12,500 for Settlement Documentaries. Prices vary depending on the amount of time filming, number of subjects interviewed, video length, and more.