We Tell the Stories That
Hold Time Together
Dickens Brothers began with a personal mission: to make a film about our father, not because he was famous, but because his impact was felt long after he was gone. In 2016, we interviewed nearly 40 people, weaving together an 80-minute film that didn’t just show his life; it made his presence still matter. That journey didn’t end with a documentary. It revealed a deeper truth:
We realized that what people really need isn’t content, it’s continuity.
We realized that what people really need isn’t content, it’s continuity.
Since then, we’ve worked with founders, families, and foundations to preserve stories in a way that:
- keeps values and intent alive,
- prevents meaning from fading,
- and gives future generations a reference point they can actually use.
We realized that what people really need isn’t content — it’s continuity.
Since then, we’ve worked with founders, families, and foundations to preserve stories in a way that:
- keeps values and intent alive,
- prevents meaning from fading,
- and gives future generations a reference point they can actually use.
How We Work
Our storytelling framework has been refined over years of documentary practice and is built on seven core pillars that reflect not only what happened, but why it mattered, and where it leads:
History, Passion, Process, Obstacles, Achievements, Impact, and Future.
We don’t just gather footage. We help families and institutions articulate what is worth preserving and what must be passed on so that legacy becomes continuity instead of fade.
Who We Serve
Founders
Preserving the intent behind what was built so the story continues with clarity.
Families
Ensuring values, memory, and meaning survive alongside whatever assets exist.
Foundations
Capturing the mission and purpose so organizations can stay true to origin as leadership evolves.
Why It Matters
When a story is preserved well:
- Family members understand why things exist, not just what they are
- Successors make decisions rooted in shared meaning
- Foundations stay aligned with the vision that created them
Legacy becomes something living instead of fragmented
We believe that legacy is not about what you leave.
It’s about what lives after you and why.
OUR PROMISE
We listen before we shoot.
We observe before we edit.
We capture truth, not impressions.
We preserve meaning, not moments.
Because continuity is the thread through time that actually endures.
It’s the work of a lifetime, and the gift to the next.
MEET THE TEAM
Soren Dickens
Co-Founder of Dickens Brothers
I co-founded Dickens Brothers because I knew firsthand what discontinuity felt like. Our father passed away when we were kids, and the stories that should have connected us to him nearly disappeared. That experience drives everything we do, building the connective tissue between generations so no family has to piece together who they are from fragments and fading memories.
Eriksen Dickens
Co-Founder of Dickens Brothers
As Creative Director, I lead every project with a single principle: the family's truth comes first. My background in Clinical Psychology shapes how I approach interviews by creating the safety and depth required for families to share at their pace. The stories that surface aren't scripted or polished. They're real. And that authenticity is what makes a continuity film something a family returns to for generations.
Tom Leonard
Executive Producer
I have a wealth of experience as a producer & executive producer working for and with some of the most creative companies and individuals in the business, including NBC, Digital Kitchen, Rhythm & Hues, Pittard Sullivan, Butler Shine & Stern, Imaginary Forces, Optimus, and The Second City.
Timeline
Soren and Eriksen Dickens start Platinum Peek, Inc., a video agency that specializes in story-driven content for sales, marketing, and operations for businesses.
2016
The Dickens brothers create their first legacy documentary, His Legacy, about their late father.
2016
Dickens brothers continue to grow their agency and expand their portfolio.
2017
The Dickens brothers have their second documentary, Rivers of Recovery, premiered at the 25 Under 25 Film Festival.
2018
The Dickens brothers release two other documentaries, Dirty Toes and Magic in the Lanes.
2019
Platinum Peek begins servicing clients around the nation— having serviced clients in over 20 states in 2020 alone.
2020
Dickens brothers release their award-winning short documentary, Two Magic Drops, which follows a group of Rotarians in India providing polio vaccines to children. This film was featured in 9 different film festivals.
2020
Platinum Peek grows from a team of 3 to a team of 7.
2021
Platinum Peek officially services clients in over 32 states, while growing their team to 14.
2022
Platinum Peek releases two additional documentaries, The Cowgirl, and Son of the Old Country.
2022
The Dickens brothers launch their Scaling Creator Podcast which focuses on topics such as storytelling, leadership, and growing a sustainable business as a creative.
2023
In the making…
