I *heart* Super8

Call me old fashioned, but in the days of digital and HD, the look and feel of film still has my heart! When it came down to picking a videographer for my wedding I knew that I wanted to be captured by the beauty of Super 8mm film on my big day. Not only does Super 8mm film make everything feel romantic and ethereal, it is quite flattering as well! I researched high and low and found 2 very talented individuals in the forefront of the wedding videography field (which is definitely filled with a lot of junk!) and I thought I would share those with you today!

Megan of Hello Super 8 is truly gifted at capturing the essence of your wedding day (she also does family films!). For couples looking for an alternative to the typical wedding video, Megan shoots solely in Super8 and edits together a truly unique, personalized wedding video that will blow your mind-whimsical, romantic, fun, rockin' (she's got great music taste!) and beautiful. It is guaranteed to be a keepsake forever! Check out samples of her work on her website.

My second pick is Wes of Film Jones. We chose Wes to make our wedding film. He uses a blend of Super8 film and digital video to create his masterpieces. We waited on pins and needles for our film and were completely blown away with the results! The combination of both formats together is a perfect fit. Wes has a gift in the editing room knowing just when to use the Super8 to tug at your heart strings and when to beautifully illustrate the beauty of your wedding in crystal clear digital film. I have watched our 40 minute film over and over and never get bored. Being in the business, I thought I might be inclined to re-edit but it was perfect the first time around capturing the essence of us as a couple and the fun, sentimental moments in the day.

For those interested, you can see a clip of our wedding film here: http://www.vimeo.com/7178556

Happy choosing! If you go with one of these two talents, you can't go wrong.

The results are in.....

The BizBash Expo & Awards were held last Wednesday, October 21 at the Jacob Javits Center. Unfortunately, Rewind Pictures did not win in the Best Video for an Event category, but it was truly an honor to be amongst those that won. You can see the list of winners here.

The BizBash Expo drew more that 4,000 people who had the chance to peruse over 300 vendor booths, keynote addresses, education sessions and lots of yummy snacks and dazzling performances. Some of our favorites were a charming, talented photographer named Andre Maier and the fantabulous Screaming Queens who provide the best in drag queen entertainment for any event!

Thank you, BizBash for a wonderful event. You make it easy to create successful, innovative events!

Preserve your family history!

My family recently experienced the loss of two very special people, Helen & Sol Krawitz.

Life long partners, Helen & Sol were married for over 60 years. They lived through the Holocaust, fought in the Resistance, saved countless Jews, settled in the US and realized the cliched American dream. Sol turned 80 years old five years ago and the family embarked on preserving their family history based on the stories of its matriarch and patriarch, Helen and Sol. The result: a 60 minute documentary featuring interviews with Helen, Sol, their 4 sons and wives and 7 grandchildren intertwined with their precious archival materials and customized music. You can view a clip below.

When Helen passed 10 months ago, Sol's world was crushed. By fate or coincidence, he fell ill soon after and passed on September 29, 2009. What has survived is sweet memories of a wonderful couple, an amazing legacy, a beautiful family....and this film. In the midst of this tragic loss, it has increasingly apparent that it is imperative for us to preserve our family histories. So please, run, don't walk, and record those stories you always say you are going to get around to, pull those old photos out of their boxes and bring your family history to life forever.

Helen and Sol, you are missed greatly.

Wedding Dance Off!

One of my favorite wedding moments this year was the widely seen JK Wedding Entrance Dance - a real life choreographed precessional involving the wedding party and bride and groom set to Chris Brown's "Forever." I was mystified by its creativity and originality...until the YouTube phenomena took hold, Matt Lauer interviewed them on the Today show and anyone who thought they had a sense of humor spoofed it.

All in all, the lesson I have learned here is always THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Why does a precessional have to involve boring music and slow, awkward steps down the aisle? Make your wedding or event your own personal style.

And in the spirit of recreation, The Office recently aired their version. Watch it here. Pretty timely and brilliant if you ask me.

We are finalists in the BizBash Awards 2009!

It has been a frantic few autumn weeks here @ Rewind Pictures! Forgive us for not having kept you up to date...until now!

Last week we were thrilled to find out that we are, in fact, finalists in the Best Video for an Event category at this year's BizBash Awards 2009! Our film, The New Group honors Ethan Hawke, will be in competition with a range of other very talented finalists. Check out the others here!

The awards ceremony takes place on October 21, 2009 at the Javits Center! We will keep you updated, wish us luck!