The most important film in my possession is my parents wedding film. Shot in the 1950′s on 8mm and 16mm film. To see my parents, young and vibrant, my grandparents alive, smiling and exuberant, is completely priceless to me. This film is more important than any photograph, any wedding dress, any amount of excessively expensive centerpieces.

And now in the 21st Century we are able to create films akin to Hollywood movies, in HD, with 35mm lenses, and audiophile sound. How can such a priceless service be so undervalued (by some) in our society?

If visibility at the event is a concern, a great “event filmmaker” is unobtrusive, and never makes you feel like you (or your guests) are on camera.

Make the event | film your top priority. In a few short years you will understand (if you don’t already).

wedding | films and event | films typically start around $3999, and progress from there depending on options.

david robin | films is unlike most “videography” companies. We are, first and foremost, “Event Filmmakers”. Rather than simply document the event, we create a cinematic experience for the viewer. We believe that a well made event | film, whether it be a wedding, bar mitzvah, anniversary or conceptual montage, should stand the test of time, and be as important, fresh and relevant to the audience 50 years from now. Just like my parent’s old wedding film.

That is our goal.

Three thousand five hundred guests attended the 61st Primetime Emmy® Awards Governors Ball. This event is recognized as the largest annual formal dinner in the United States. For the twelfth consecutive year, Sequoia Productions produced the Ball. david robin | films was there for the third consecutive year to capture this amazing event.

Xanadu was an extravaganza of vivid colors, a Sultan’s Palace replete with 2,000 yards of Fortuny-like patterned silk hanging tent-like from the Convention Center’s 36’-high ceilings. Forty-eight oversized, brightly-colored hanging lanterns helped illuminate the vast interior-tented expanse. Tablecloths and napkins came in a rich kaleidoscope of striking colors: cerulean, royal plum, zanzibar, cerise and lime.

Tables were adorned with signature floral creations by LA Premier Floral Event Design. The floral statistics were staggering: nearly 9,000 orchids; 20,000 roses; 3,000 pheasant and peacock feathers – all arrayed on and around 600 colorfully-painted Manzanita branches.

Also staggering were the food-preparation statistics. Under the watchful (and exacting) eyes of Chef & Founder Joachim Splichal and Executive Chef Alec Lestr of Patina Restaurant Group, 177 on-site chefs prepared food for the 3,500 guests. This is the 14th year Patina has prepared superb dishes for the Emmy mega-events.

Orlando, FL

Wow, what an amazing time!

We were honored to win two Creative Excellence Awards. One for Concept Video Production (Entourage Spoof) and one for Photo Montage (Beatles “Love” inspired Montage). We also gave a seminar on the subject of the Concept Video, sharing the stage with my friend Kevin Shahinian.

So great to FINALLY meet JMag, Ray Roman, Konrad, MichaelW, Matt Davis, Scott Strimple, Jerome Cloninger, John Hyland, Philip Bloom, Steve Weiss, John Moon, Brian B and Steve Zugelter!

And of course, such an honor sharing the stage with the amazing, one-of-a-kind Kevin Shahinian.

Lastly seeing peeps Adam Forgione (thanks for having me introduce you), Ron & Tasra, J. Goolsby, Moses’s, Keith Anderson, Bruce H, Sue Lawson, Pixel Monkeys, Christine Moore (i love you), Ryan Koral, Sylvia & Nels, David Perry, Josua Smith, Ryan Brodie,The Kuritas, Jenny Lehman, The Bacon’s, Natalie Neal, Tony Cucci, The Scheman’s, Hal Slifer, Fred Klein, Brian Peterson, The Argenes’s, The Ritondo’s, The Bertolami’s, Jerry Cleveland, Steve Fowler, The Hoenthaner’s & the Von Lankens, was always beyond simply a pleasure.

A huge thank you to the one and only Mr. Roy Chapman!