Entertaining Your Family.
Family Films Productions is an independent studio in its 21st year, producing in-depth documentaries, original musicals, and the Hollywood, Heart & Home Podcast.
family content
docs + musical
across franchises
“This extraordinary platform online now in it’s 18th year offers an awe-inspiring array of content that will leave film enthusiasts and music lovers very happy at the end of the day. With the offerings this web site has for you, get ready and be prepared to be transported to a world of captivating storytelling and unforgettable melodies with films that inspire, touch your heart, leave you singing and learning about various film documentaries that have never been touched before in great length like what Family Films Productions does.”
An independent studio for enduring family stories
Based on familyfilmsproductions.com. Led by producer Aaron Pacentine, the studio specializes in long-form cultural documentaries that go further than previous coverage — pairing archival research with first-hand accounts.
- Documentary production — multi-year research, rare interviews, festival & VOD release.
- Original musicals — book-to-screen family musicals blending live-action and animation.
- Podcast & editorial — the Hollywood, Heart & Home Podcast plus episode guides and tributes.
- Live appearances — curated talent including Elaine Horn as Dorothy for schools and festivals.
What sets us apart
- Depth over headlines: e.g., five years documenting Disney's Return to Oz, including the late Gary Kurtz's final credited interview.
- Reunions that matter: Parent Trap cast and crew together for the first time in 30+ years.
- Family-first lens: music, warmth, and educational value — suitable for all ages.
Hollywood, Heart & Home Podcast
Hosted by Aaron Pacentine. Conversations with actors, directors, and historians across film and television. Preview below; full episodes via Apple Podcasts — Hollywood, Heart & Home on Apple Podcasts & Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Interviews Include (but not limited to): Billy Gilman (country artist), Evie Karlsson (Christian artist) (3x interviews), Sandi Patty (Christian artist) (2x interviews), Lorna Luft (Judy Garland's daughter), prominent figures in the Oz community, such as Elaine Horn as Judy Garland as Dorothy, master Oz impressionist Kurt Raymond, Replica Prop Builder, Stephen Sisters, Judy/Oz historian Michael Siewert.
Featured episode
Ozcast, modern Oz & Judy Garland retrospectives
The podcast serves as the official home for the Ozcast Podcast. Host Aaron Pacentine and various co-host Jacob Capps dedicate a significant portion of the feed to analyzing the lore of the film analytical deep dives tracing the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film frame-by-frame, from the Kansas tornado scenes to meeting the classic characters.
Interviews with Modern Oz Media & Events: Coverage of modern iterations like the Wicked movies, special features on immersive events like "Oz at the Las Vegas Sphere", with a special AI talk with Dorothy & Judy. and more.
Judy Garland Retrospectives: Dedicated segments like the "Judy & Dorothy Hour" that celebrate Judy Garland's ie, career, and archival interview memories and even a (talk with famous Judy Garland illusionist Jim Bailey before he passed away).
Booking & inquiries
For press, licensing, podcast guests, or Elaine Horn availability, send a message — we reply within 2 business days.