AVR Films has been in the Bay Area Wedding Video business since 1986. David Ethridge is the award-winning cinematographer/filmmaker you want to have capture your most important day of your life, your wedding day story. Along with his team of many other excellent cameramen, David Ethridge is releasing movies within 1-3 weeks, typically after each event.
Our only desire is to film and capture your wedding day video so, you and your family can be emotionally be moved and captivated for many years to follow. I didn't invest in video and poured the extra money into all other areas of my wedding and when it was all over, I was left with only pretty photos and no recall of the days excitement and people sharing their thoughts.
Our only desire is to film and capture your wedding day video so, you and your family can be emotionally be moved and captivated for many years to follow. I didn't invest in video and poured the extra money into all other areas of my wedding and when it was all over, I was left with only pretty photos and no recall of the days excitement and people sharing their thoughts.
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About me, David Ethridge - My wife and I are the owners of this blessed wedding video company found in 1986 in the San Francisco Bay Area. My wife and I have been married for over 30 years and have three children we love dearly. We film and produce emotionally charged feature films that are all about capturing the real intimacy of weddings throughout the San Francisco Bay area and destination weddings.
Hi David, Thank you so much for our incredible wedding video. It really brought us back to such an special time in our lives and we will cherish it forever. You are so artistic and creative and we are so pleased to have such a fabulous video. It was more than a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working together again at future events.
Ronan & Alexandra My wife and I were so excited to have David Ethridge film and create our wedding day. Todd & Brooke My wife and I were so excited to have David Ethridge film and create our wedding day. MO|HI - Sycamore Creek Vineyards This wedding was filmed and produced by David Ethridge of AVR Films Venue: MOHI by Sycamore.
We have specialized skills and experience in filming weddings for creating handcrafted wedding films for over 25 years. We take pride in being a favorite Wedding Video Company for the Bay Area Event Planners and the primary referral for many wedding venues who trust our professionalism. Our average bookings take place usually a minimum of 6-12 months out so, and please contact us asap via our contact page.
Reviews (17)
Michelle F.
Jul 26, 2021
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One word WOW!!! Wow x10000...
I am hands-down mind blown!! David and his team at AVR films is just so amazing to work with and the end products were so special I can't even imagine my wedding WITH ANYONE ELSE by our side!! From the onset and beginning, David was super responsive and personable and absolutely kind hearted which made the decision to have him be our videographer an absolute no-brainer!! He literally wants to go above and beyond for all of his clients. He strives to make sure he understands FULLY your vision and vibe to deliver 100%!! I can even remember on our VERY FIRST phone
I am hands-down mind blown!! David and his team at AVR films is just so amazing to work with and the end products were so special I can't even imagine my wedding WITH ANYONE ELSE by our side!! From the onset and beginning, David was super responsive and personable and absolutely kind hearted which made the decision to have him be our videographer an absolute no-brainer!! He literally wants to go above and beyond for all of his clients. He strives to make sure he understands FULLY your vision and vibe to deliver 100%!! I can even remember on our VERY FIRST phone
Margot L.
Jan 15, 2021
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Highly recommend David and AVR films! He made the whole process so easy, was so friendly and comfortable the whole day of the wedding, and the video is everything I wanted and more! Will be watching it on repeat! Thank you David! If you are on the fence about having a videographer at your wedding... do it!! I'm so glad David was there to capture all those memories
Veronica M.
May 12, 2020
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I am soooo impressed with the video! David and his team did an amazing job captuRing every important moment in our wedding. We loved the transitions and how smooth everything went. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better film! Thank you so much for capturing our big day. Trust me when I say you won't be disappointed. Dave's vision came to life and I'm in awe! Thank you!
Maricel D.
Feb 14, 2020
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AVR Films was amazing to work with. They had so much energy and were definitely the life of the party. Our family and friends loved their enthusiasm and they made the bride and groom feel so special, like a king and queen. We love David and his team and thank them so much for the wonderful work and magic they created at our wedding! Thanks again guys!
Alexandra T.
Jan 10, 2020
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As my husband and I were planning our wedding, we debated whether or not we wanted to hire a videographer. After much debate and research, we decided to hire David and his team from AVR Films. This turned out to be one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire wedding process. From initial contact throughout the wedding, David was so kind and informative, easily reachable, and very flexible to all our wishes and desires. On the day of the wedding, David was simply fantastic! He went above and beyond to capture as much footage and beautiful moments as possible, we always felt very comfortable
Rachel H.
Nov 17, 2019
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David and his team were so amazing in capturing our big day! I went with David for a lot of reasons: 1. He had worked with my wedding planner before, 2. He included drone footage, 3. You get SO MUCH FOOTAGE that you really are getting major bang for your buck. David was so easygoing and professional on our big day, and I really appreciated the great synergy that he had with my photographer, as well. It was really one true power team and was exactly what I needed to keep me cool and collected on our big day. We received our videos back and he did such a great job in capturing our fun-loving energy
Jessica B.
Nov 06, 2019
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HIGHLY recommend!!! David and team were such a dream to work with, and I could not have imagined a more perfect video to capture our big day!! You can feel how much his team truly loves what they do, in everything from the early conversations to the day itself, and of course in our final video! I've probably watched our video 100 times now, and it just keeps getting better!! Definitely hire AVR Films to capture your big day, you wont regret it!!!!
Kim H.
Oct 26, 2019
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AVR Films did an amazing job at our wedding! David and his team are so professional! He was highly HIGHLY recommended to us by our venue. Our wedding was at leal vineyards and we had 2 houses to get ready, one for the guys and one for the girls. They were there in the morning getting great clips of all of us getting ready in each location, and making sure that everything was captured. I cannot express how grateful we were for his team. They not only did their job but they made sure that we were well taken care of all day long. They also worked great with our photographers. David is the nicest guy
Cassaundra W.
Oct 07, 2019
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Where do we start! JUST WOW!! We are absolutely sooooo in love with my highlight movie! David and his crew were amazing and ARE amazing! They literally make it look soo easy doing what they do and thats because they love what they do. They put soo much love, energy, sweat and tears into bringing our day together in this lovely movie. We have been watching it over and over and soooo obsessed! We can't wait to show our kids one day. David was soo sweet and worked soooo well with our photographers in our opinion. And being said its hard to put people that are in the same profession together that
Ross B.
Sep 16, 2019
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Pros:
* The final quality of our videos was fantastic and we were very happy with the final product
* David does a good job in the videos of mixing together different parts of the day to keep it interesting and varied
* Eventually made all the changes we requested to the video
* David has a lot of energy and positivity which he brings to the day
Neutrals:
* David prefers to stage shots (as opposed to capturing candid moments) and has a romantic story in mind that he wants to tell. Depending on what style you prefer, this can be either a pro or a con.
Cons:
* David bossed around our photographer
* The final quality of our videos was fantastic and we were very happy with the final product
* David does a good job in the videos of mixing together different parts of the day to keep it interesting and varied
* Eventually made all the changes we requested to the video
* David has a lot of energy and positivity which he brings to the day
Neutrals:
* David prefers to stage shots (as opposed to capturing candid moments) and has a romantic story in mind that he wants to tell. Depending on what style you prefer, this can be either a pro or a con.
Cons:
* David bossed around our photographer
Randi H.
Aug 10, 2019
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David Ethridge and the AVR team are truly amazing! They made my husband and I feel so incredibly special on our wedding day- words can't even describe. David and team made it a point to capture every single moment and turn their footage into a work of art. They went above and beyond what we ever imagined. Our videos are truly amazing - my family and I can't watch without crying. We can't thank David and team enough for their amazing work. Looking forward to cherishing these videos for many more years to come. Thank you AVR team!!!
Stephanie B.
Aug 09, 2019
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We are so happy that we hired David as our videographer! He came highly recommended by our photographer and wedding planner, and he lived up to his stellar reputation in every way. He is professional, kind, and very discreet. Not once throughout the day did my husband or I feel like a camera was even nearby us. We received our highlights video the other day, and we were blown away by it. It has the quality of a movie trailer and is so beautifully done. It captures each and every important moment of our special day. Our friends and family have been so moved by how incredible it is. He also got stunning
Dorela C.
Jun 20, 2019
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I kept going back and forth on hiring a videographer, but finally decided to listen to all my married friends and hire one. David / AVR Films came highly recommended by my wedding venue - Auberge du Soleil, therefore I had no doubt that these guys were the best in the business. And we were blown away by his work! Wow!
David is a genius cinematographer and his work speaks for itself. I've had my wedding video on repeat since the day I got it - he was able to capture the energy of the day, the love amongst family and the entire vibe of the day! He was able to capture every little detail, some
David is a genius cinematographer and his work speaks for itself. I've had my wedding video on repeat since the day I got it - he was able to capture the energy of the day, the love amongst family and the entire vibe of the day! He was able to capture every little detail, some
Reema K.
Jan 13, 2019
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I was referred to AVR Films from a friend to film my wedding. When I contacted AVR films, I was pleasantly surprised with the level of professionalism that Dave showed me. Since hiring a cinematographer was a new thing for me, I was not quite sure what to expect. During our initial consultation over the phone, I was put to ease right away when I learned that the cinematographers with AVR Films had a ton of experience and exposure in the business. Everyone that I worked with was extremely professional. On my wedding day, I worked with Robert and Eva, and they were amazing. I would highly recommend
David B.
Sep 26, 2018
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David and AVR films did a fantastic job at our wedding a couple of years ago. He and his team were very professional during the ceremony and reception. We received our video after a few months and it was definitely worth the wait! Great editing and background music. They captured all the moments and we are so happy we get to relive our special day everytime we watch it. All of our friends and family loved it! We recommend AVR films 150%!!!
-David & Cristy
-David & Cristy
Carly M.
Aug 07, 2018
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We were very happy with David for our wedding video.
Pre-wedding: David was quick to respond to all my emails, texts, and calls. He was organized with his proposal, contract, etc. I believe that because David is a quick thinker, sometimes his texts might come across a little short, but I can assure you, they are not intended that way once you speak to him on the phone and understand his character, he is very easy to deal with. My advice - stick to phone calls.
Wedding Day: David and his 2nd videographer showed up a little early (always a good thing). They were organized, positive, and super
Pre-wedding: David was quick to respond to all my emails, texts, and calls. He was organized with his proposal, contract, etc. I believe that because David is a quick thinker, sometimes his texts might come across a little short, but I can assure you, they are not intended that way once you speak to him on the phone and understand his character, he is very easy to deal with. My advice - stick to phone calls.
Wedding Day: David and his 2nd videographer showed up a little early (always a good thing). They were organized, positive, and super
Lauren B.
Jun 18, 2018
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We had the absolute pleasure of working with David and his crew from AVR Films. They were extremely professional, but perfectly personable. David was genuinely excited to capture our biggest day! He put us at such ease through the entire process by really taking the time to discuss what our vision for the wedding would be. Since he has previous experience at our wedding location he was able to offer ideas and input on where would offer us the best opportunity for shots. One thing that absolutely meant the world to me was that he reached out the day of with a couple of shots (I have attached them
