Super8 Film

Super8John

Hi, I'm John. I'm a Super 8 wedding filmmaker based in Arizona, creating nostalgic films that feel less like a production and more like those cozy old home videos we all grew up watching. I've been shooting on Super 8 since 2022, and haven't looked back! My approach is simple: I quietly observe, anticipate moments before they happen, and let your day unfold naturally. The result is a wedding film that feels honest, personal, and unmistakably yours. I believe the most meaningful moments are rarely the ones that are posed. That said, I genuinely love stepping in to guide or create a shot when the moment calls for it. But the moments I treasure most are the ones that unfold on their own. It's the glance across the room, the way your friends and family watch you when you aren't looking, the laughter between conversations, and the little details that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. Time and time again, my couples tell me their favorite shots are the ones they never even knew I was filming. There's something about Super 8 that digital has never been able to replicate. Its imperfections, softness, grain, and movement have a way of preserving a feeling instead of simply documenting an event. When paired with thoughtful storytelling, those pieces become a film that feels like an old home movie—something you'll return to for decades, not because it's perfect, but because it feels real. If you're looking for a wedding film that captures your day as it was remembered, I'd love to tell your story! Looking forward to hearing from you, John

Scottsdale, AZ

$3,900 – $7,500

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From The Couple

John, What you created wasn’t simply a wedding video. Somehow, you managed to bottle up the feeling of our wedding day and give it back to us. Your creation feels exactly how that day felt when experiencing it in real time. The emotion, the landscape surrounding us, the intimacy of having our closest people there, the love woven throughout every moment — you captured all of it in a way that feels extraordinarily genuine. Immediately after we finished watching our wedding film for the first time, Christian looked at me and said, “That, by itself, made it all worth it.” That statement has truly stuck with me. Planning a wedding across the country came with challenges. There were stressful vendor situations, financial sacrifices, countless difficult decisions, unexpected obstacles, and plenty of moments where we felt overwhelmed. Yet after watching our film, it felt like every difficult part faded away. The investment was worth it. Every ounce of it. Christian also said he can’t wait to show our kids someday, and I don’t think there could be a greater compliment than that! I honestly didn’t know what to expect when it came to seeing our wedding through the lens of Super 8 film. I’ve seen beautiful examples before, but it’s not something that’s very common where we’re from. I couldn’t picture what Christian, our families, Arizona, or our wedding would look like through that nostalgic medium. What you created surpassed every expectation I had. I truly don’t think I was prepared for how emotional it would be to see our story told through your eyes. And I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve probably watched our film close to a hundred times already. I’ll watch it, restart it immediately, and watch it again… Christian and I will cherish this film for the rest of our lives. I have no doubt that years from now we’ll still be sitting down together, watching it, and feeling every emotion all over again. We are endlessly grateful for you, John. With heartfelt appreciation - Abby & Christian Hustad

Abby & Christian | 3.27.26