Super 8 Wedding Videographer NYC | Vintage Wedding Films
What Is Super 8 films?
Super 8 wedding videography is more than just a format — it’s an experience. Shot on authentic film stock, Super 8 captures the raw, nostalgic beauty of weddings in a way that digital simply can’t. The soft grain, flickering light, and imperfect texture create a dreamlike quality that feels timeless. The feeling evoked by Super 8 is one of heartfelt nostalgia, transporting you back to the most meaningful moments with an emotional impact that lingers. Imagine watching your wedding day on real film, reliving every glance and embrace with such authenticity that it might even bring tears to your eyes. Watching a Super 8 wedding film is like reliving the most heartfelt moments of your life, with a lasting emotional resonance that digital simply cannot replicate. When you watch your wedding day on Super 8, it doesn’t feel staged or polished. It feels real.
Why Couples in NYC Love Super 8 Vintage Films
New York weddings are fast, bold, and unforgettable — and Super 8 matches that energy perfectly. Whether you’re saying your vows in a Brooklyn loft, celebrating with family in Central Park, or dancing on a Manhattan rooftop, Super 8 transforms each moment into a cinematic poem. Super 8 is perfect for couples who: Want a vintage, nostalgic vibe in their wedding film. Prefer authentic emotion over staged perfection. Love art, fashion, and cinema. Want a film that will feel timeless even 30 years from now. Taking the time to capture authentic moments ensures good, emotionally resonant films that truly reflect your day.
Our Approach to Super 8 Elopement Wedding Videos
At Arrakis Films, we don’t just record — we create art. With over a decade of experience in filmmaking, we bring storytelling, rhythm, and emotional depth into every frame. Our process for making a Super 8 wedding film begins with connecting with you before the wedding to learn about your vision, ensuring the final film is tailored to your unique story. We guide you through each step, from the initial consultation and planning, to filming, professional film processing, editing, and final delivery. Making an authentic Super 8 wedding film involves careful planning and collaboration throughout the process to capture candid, meaningful moments. Here’s how we approach your day: Minimal intrusion – Super 8 cameras are small and quiet, so you can stay fully present while we capture the moments.
Examples of Super 8 Wedding Videos in New York
Every wedding we film on Super 8 looks different, because it’s not about templates — it’s about people. The filming experience is relaxed and enjoyable, helping couples feel comfortable and natural, almost as if they’re among friends. Whether it’s a luxury downtown event or an intimate elopement, the result is always raw, emotional, and cinematic. Cinematic storytelling – Each wedding film is edited to reflect your unique vibe, whether it’s romantic, playful, rebellious, or fashion-forward. True film look – We shoot on authentic Kodak film stock and handle professional developing and scanning, so you receive the real texture of analog film. Hybrid options – We can combine Super 8 with digital footage, giving you both timeless nostalgia and crisp modern
Why Choose Arrakis Films
At Arrakis Films, we don’t just record — we create art. With over a decade of experience in filmmaking, we bring storytelling, rhythm, and emotional depth into every frame. Over 10 years in filmmaking and storytelling. Award-winning director with experience in advertising and film festivals. Deep understanding of NYC weddings, venues, and vibes. A creative approach that blends fashion, cinema, and raw emotion. At Arrakis Films, we don’t just deliver a wedding video. We give you a film that you’ll want to revisit forever — a film that feels alive.
Super 8 is soul. Texture. Memory.
If your heart beats faster at the thought of vintage film, if you want your wedding to be remembered not as content but as cinema — Super 8 might be your perfect choice. Let’s create something timeless together.Super 8 film was historically used for home movies, capturing family gatherings, travels, and weddings, preserving the warmth and authenticity of life’s important moments. In fact, Super 8 was invented in 1965 as a compact way for people to capture their weddings and other cherished events on real film.
Voice of Love
Package includes:
1 photographer and 1 videographer
Up to 6 hours of coverage
4K highlight film
4-5 minute cinematic highlight film
1 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
200+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Package Includes:
2 photographers and 2 videographers
Up to 8 hours of coverage
Aerial drone footage (weather and venue permitting)
4K highlight film
6-8 minute cinematic highlight film
1–2 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
450+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Package includes:
2 photographers and 2 videographers
Up to 10 hours of coverage
Aerial drone footage (weather and venue permitting)
4K highlight film
7-10 minute cinematic highlight film
1-2 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
Vintage Super 8 short film footage
550+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Andrew, founder of Arrakis Films, is a filmmaker and photographer crafting cinematic wedding films with deep emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry
About Us
At Arrakis Films, we are passionate and excited about capturing the essence of your special day through timeless wedding videography. Our team, led by Andrew, a talented film director with over 10 years of experience, is dedicated to providing high-quality wedding films that tell the story of your love. With a background in film and a keen eye for detail, we bring a cinematic vision to every wedding we cover. Our goal is to create a wedding video that you will cherish for years to come. We encourage you to get in touch to discuss your wedding film vision or just say hello! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to see more of our vintage Super 8 wedding films and recent work.
Roma, co-founder of Arrakis Films, is a film producer bringing cinematic storytelling and artistry to wedding films, crafting timeless and emotionally rich visuals.
Recognition & Honors
FAQs
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If you value emotion, nostalgia, and artistry — yes. It’s not about documenting every second; it’s about creating a film that feels. Super 8 film was historically used for home movies, capturing family gatherings, travels, and weddings, preserving the warmth and authenticity of life’s important moments.
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Yes. Many couples choose a hybrid package that blends Super 8 film with digital video for the best of both worlds. Couples choose Super 8 because it looks like memory itself — fragile, intimate, and deeply emotional. When you watch your wedding day on Super 8, it doesn’t feel staged or polished. It feels real.
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Absolutely. Super 8 is especially powerful for intimate elopements in NYC — Central Park, Dumbo, the High Line, or even City Hall.
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Coverage with professional film cameras, developing, scanning, editing, and final delivery as a fully edited wedding film.
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Taking the time to capture authentic moments ensures good, emotionally resonant films that truly reflect your day. Each Super 8 film is carefully crafted to be 3 to 5 minutes long, capturing the heart of the wedding day and designed for rewatching. Rewatching your Super 8 wedding film allows you to relive those good memories and emotions every time.
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