How Can We Help You Preserve Your Legacy?
Every family, church, and institution has a story worth preserving—we help you capture it before it’s too late, with the award-winning quality your legacy deserves.
Honor your ancestors by bringing their stories to life. We combine genealogical research with filmmaking to uncover and preserve your family’s roots.
For those tracing their history
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Document your organization’s journey from founding vision to present-day impact. Comprehensive films for milestone celebrations and historical archives.
For churches, universities, nonprofits
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Meet Leonard Smith III
Filmmaker. Researcher. Legacy Preservationist.
With over 20 years of documentary filmmaking experience and a passion for genealogical research, Leonard founded LS3 Studios to help families, churches, and institutions preserve the stories that define them.
His work has been featured on PBS, recognized with multiple Telly Awards, and trusted by leading universities, including Xavier and Dillard. Based in New Orleans, Leonard brings a deep understanding of Louisiana heritage and African American history to every project.
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For Churches & Religious Organizations
Your congregation’s journey is sacred history worth preserving. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, honoring founding members, or building an archive for future generations—we can help.
Preserving Sacred Stories
Our online course teaches church historians and ministry leaders how to document and preserve their congregation’s legacy
—or let our team create a professional documentary for you.
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OUR SERVICES
INSPIRED BY STORIES, DRIVEN BY MISSION.
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our production
EVERYTHING IS A MOVIE, SUCH AS LIFE.
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DIRECTORS
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film awards
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MY FILMOGRAPHY
LET’S MAKE GREAT THINGS TOGETHER!
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GET IN TOUCH
info@LS3Studios.com
address
New Orleans, LA
Call Us
+1 (504)434-0513
CONTACT US
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
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