16mm Wedding Cinematography
Founded in 2003 by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Korver, Cinema 16mm (fka Fifty Foot Films) specializes in luxury weddings and events, creating iconic 16mm films for a growing list of notable clients worldwide.
Work
Weddings & Events
Beauty, Fashion & Music
Documentary & Corporate
What Clients Say
“When we watched our wedding film, we were captivated. It feels like a classic movie but with a modern, clever touch.”
– Jessica Capshaw
(Actress, Greys Anatomy)
“Normally, when you say, ‘Let’s watch our wedding video,’ guests want to jump out the window. But show them a sample of Paul’s work, and suddenly they can’t look away.”
– Mike Piazza
(MLB Hall of Fame Catcher)
“Paul is a truly great filmmaker, and a real pleasure to work with.”
– Mariska Hargitay
(Actress, Law & Order, SVU)
“Because of Mr. Korver’s efforts, ‘cinematography’ seems to have become a buzzword among wedding videographers, much as ‘documentary’ became the in-word among wedding photographers in the 1990’s.”
─ New York Times
InStyle
Brides
Grace Ormond
LA Times
Robb Report
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FAQ
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We shoot film when film looks it’s best (daylight hours with plenty of natural light until just after sunset). For nighttime and low-light situations, we lean on video cameras due to their superior low-light capabilities, though we still capture some film footage as well.
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Yes, we shoot weddings in four film formats: Super 8mm, Ultra 16mm, Super 16mm, and 35mm. Similar to picking a paper card stock for your invitation each film format has a different feel, texture, and associated cost. Most of our clients opt for Ultra 16mm for it's combination of image, aesthetic and price point. We're happy to steer you towards a film format that best matches your style and budget.
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Yes, we can. Tasteful drone coverage can be added to any of our wedding cinematography packages.
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We record live audio, including vows, toasts, and the entire wedding ceremony, on video for posterity. We also shoot film during these moments and sync the video camera's audio with the film footage for the final product.
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Yes, we can share full final edits of select weddings with vetted potential clients. Please contact us to request access.