What is wedding cinéma vérité?
Cinéma vérité—which translates from French as “truthful cinema” or “truth camera” — originated in the 1960s as a documentary filmmaking style that aimed to capture life as it truly is, without interference. It emerged alongside the rise of lightweight cameras and portable sound equipment, which allowed filmmakers to move freely and film spontaneously. Pioneers of the movement believed that real, unscripted moments carried a power that staged scenes could never match.
Surrounded by the tears, laughter, and joyful chaos of a wedding day, we embrace the challenge of capturing the moments—both big and small—that tell the true story of your celebration.
The silent, simple approach to wedding films
At Indy Wedding Cinéma, we believe the most powerful moments are the ones that happen naturally. More than that, the unexpected moments are often the best moments.
That’s why we take a cinéma vérité approach to wedding filmmaking—an unobtrusive, candid style that lets your story unfold exactly as it was meant to.
No scripts. No staging. No shouting directions from behind the camera. Because to us, the most beautiful story is always the one that’s truly yours.
An “eye”, not an “I”
Your wedding day should feel like your day—not a movie set and we’ve carried that philosophy into every wedding we’ve filmed over the last 20 years.
We don’t believe in interrupting or influencing the magic. Instead, we work to blend into the background, quietly capturing the laughter, the tears, the unexpected glances, and the real, raw emotion that makes your day unique.
Our thoughtful, low-profile approach allows us to stay in the background, creating a calm and comfortable atmosphere so you and your loved ones can simply be present. When you feel at ease, the real moments unfold naturally—and that’s exactly what we’re there to capture. As our creative director, Jet Kaiser, often says, “I am an ‘eye,’ not an ‘I’”—a reminder that our role is to observe, not to influence, and to let your story shine on its own.
Meet the Vision Behind the Lens
Jet is the creative force driving Indy Wedding Cinéma—a lifelong visual storyteller whose passion for film began with a camera he saved for at age 14. That first Sony Hi-8 camcorder sparked a fascination that would eventually lead him to capture his first wedding in 2006. From that moment on, the story was his to tell.
What began as a single wedding film has evolved into a creative studio serving couples across the globe. Under Jet’s direction, Indy Wedding Cinéma has documented hundreds of weddings—from elegant city soirées to intimate destination celebrations—with a cinematic style that is both timeless and emotionally resonant.
Jet’s talents extend far beyond the wedding world. He is also an acclaimed documentary and commercial filmmaker, and a two-time Emmy® Award-winning cinematographer and editor. As the founder of LIGHTSPAN.tv, his work continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling across mediums.
Your story...beyond the wedding day
At Indy Wedding Cinema, we see your wedding day is more than just a celebration—it’s a meaningful chapter in the story you’ve been writing together all along. As odd as it might sound, our films aren’t overly “wedding-ish”—they go deeper than the surface details of the day; we’re telling the story of you—where you’ve been, where you’re going, and the love that brought everyone together.
We’re not just filming the flowers, the first dance, or the dress (though we love those too), we’re going deeper, capturing the in-between moments, the real emotions, and the story that started long before your walk down the aisle—and will continue long after the last dance.
Timeless > Trendy
While many wedding film studios chase current trends and fleeting aesthetics, we take a more thoughtful approach. Our goal isn’t to create something that simply feels “cool” in the moment—it’s to craft a film that becomes more meaningful with time. Like a fine wine, your wedding film should grow richer as the years pass, evoking memories and emotions that never fade.
By focusing on what lasts, rather than what’s “in,” we create visual time capsules that not only preserve your memories, but become treasured pieces of your family’s legacy for generations to come.
Happily ever after. . .
The testimonials below represent just a few of the many couples who have trusted
Indy Wedding Cinéma as their Indianapolis wedding videographer to authentically
capture and preserve the story of their wedding day.
“Wow…the film you created for us was unbelievably beautiful. We laughed out loud and bawled like babies in our living room. We cannot begin to express how this film will be treasured by and our families forever.
Thank you so much for the hard work you put into our film. It shows in every shot how much you love what you do. We are so thankful you two were our filmmakers!”
“Wow is the term we used to express a few things: Your work ethic, professionalism, kindness, and ability to capture special moments.
We cannot thank you enough for capturing our special day in a manner that far exceeded our expectations. Besides being our wedding filmmakers, more importantly we were able to build a more personal relationship. Thank you truly going above and beyond. Our special day could not be shared with those who missed out without a spectacular video. Your love and support made our day that much more special.
You guys rock!”
“All the time you put into creating our video is evident and we absolutely love it! It’s amazing how you were able to trap all the emotion of that day into such a short time frame! One minute we are laughing, the next tearing up over the speeches given by our VIP’s.
We are truly thankful for all the hard work and passion you have and it was an honor to be one of the select weddings you film every year. If only possible, everyone should be so lucky as to have you both recreate the most memorable day of their lives!
Thank you so much for giving us a gift we’ll cherish forever!”
“It was remarkable how you made it feel like a real movie/documentary of our wedding. We have shown it to many of the people in our family and they too were blown away by the quality. The shots you took, the musical pieces used, and the sequence which you used in the film made reliving our wedding truly great.
We were expecting to be satisfied since we chose you based on the films we had seen on your website. However, our expectations were far surpassed and we cannot express enough how pleased we are with the film. We greatly appreciate your work on our film and we will recommend you in the future to anyone we know seeking a videographer.”
“Words cannot describe how much our movie means to us. It captured our special day perfectly! You guys are so talented! We feel so blessed to have found you and to have been able to have you capture our wedding memories.
Setting out on finding a videographer was easy…we knew we wanted YOU. However, our expectations have been blown away! We are trying to find the words….but tears and thank you is really all that matters right now!
Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts. You have impacted our lives…and allowed for us a very special way to show our children and grandchildren how our love story began.”
“We love the video!! We’re on our honeymoon and we made sure to check our email today to see if it was in! It’s amazing! You two captured so many incredible moments for us that we will cherish for many years to come! We’re already sending it out to relatives and friends, who are sharing our excitement! Fantastic job! You should be very proud! The music, the details, the speeches, everything is amazing! 🙂
Thank you so much for making this so special for us! Pierre wanted me to tell you that he recommended you two to a close friend of his who is just starting the wedding planning process (in Indy).”
“Thank you for being a part of our big wedding day! We both really enjoyed getting to know you two, and we felt like we were just hanging out with two more friends.
For all of the schedule changes, the gazillion events, and the crazy hours, you guys were troopers, and most importantly, had a smile on your faces throughout it all! You both brought a feeling of lightheartedness to our wedding weekend.
We loved the way you packaged the film….so sweet! We absolutely loved loved loved our wedding film….you are an amazing artist! Jet, you really managed to capture all of the love and emotion in our video and we could really never thank you enough. The film of our wedding makes us want to get married all over again :o)
We just can’t say thank you enough!”
“I can’t tell you how much we absolutely loved our film! (Or how much I bawled my eyes out) 🙂 It is perfect, you guys completely captured the best moments of our day. I wondered how you would piece together some of the things from that day, my bridesmaid reading my maid-of-honor’s speech and my aunt reading my dad’s speech; I have to say that you did it beautifully. Both of our families and many of our friends have seen it and thought it was just incredible.
We can’t thank you both enough! It is something we will forever cherish.”
“Wow! Indy Wedding Cinéma is one of a kind, I must say! Our wedding film was so amazing. On the day of the wedding, Jet and his team were very professional and made everything go so smoothly. He captured every memorable moment and put it into one amazing movie that my husband and I and our families will enjoy for a lifetime. Our emotions from that day were captured so well.
This is not a film that you will ever want to “fast-forward” through. It’s entertaining and brings back so many wonderful memories. Jet didn’t miss any important moments! My husband and I highly recommend Indy Wedding Cinéma.”
“We received our wedding film and are absolutely speechless (and yes, I did cry!)! It is so amazing how you told the story of our entire day. You are so very talented! We can’t thank you enough and we will cherish this video for the rest of our lives!
“Wow! We just watched our wedding film and we LOVE it! THANK YOU so much for the absolutely amazing video you put together of our wedding day. You guys captured the day and all the details beautifully! All of the extra goodies in the box were also great!”
“We absolutely loved the video!!! It was incredible. I ended up getting in late, the night we received the package. So I woke Saara up at about 1:30am to watch it. We couldn’t stop watching it. After about the 10th time, we forced ourselves to go to bed, but we still kept it playing on a loop in the background 🙂
You guys are amazing and we are forever grateful to you guys for capturing our perfect day. It wouldn’t have been possible without you guys. From that serendipitous moment that we came across your website, all the way to the final product, we are truly blessed to have found you both.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Award-Winning Wedding Videography.
Rooted in Passion and Excellence.
At Indy Wedding Cinéma, our work is driven by a deep passion for authentic storytelling and visual artistry. Led by two-time Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Jet Kaiser, our team of experienced creatives is dedicated to producing cinematic wedding films that truly resonate.
While our greatest reward is creating unforgettable keepsakes for the couples we serve, our work has also been recognized with multiple industry awards and featured across leading wedding publications and blogs. These honors reflect our commitment to excellence—but it’s the genuine reactions from our clients that matter most.
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Why Choose Indy Wedding Cinéma?
Proven Experience
With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of weddings filmed, we bring seasoned intuition and calm confidence to every celebration. Our team anticipates moments before they happen, capturing the day with precision, artistry, and ease.
Authentic Super 8mm Film
We proudly offer genuine Super 8mm film—captured on vintage cameras—for couples who appreciate timeless nostalgia. Unlike digital imitations, nothing compares to the rich texture and true character of real film.
Discreet, Documentary Approach
We believe the most meaningful moments happen naturally. Our low-profile, cinema vérité style allows us to document your wedding day with authenticity—without ever getting in the way.
Professional, Personable Presence
We’re known for our friendly, unobtrusive style that helps couples and guests feel completely at ease. We collaborate seamlessly with planners, photographers, and vendors to ensure your wedding day runs smoothly and authentically.
Trusted Reputation
With two decades of glowing reviews from couples, planners, and industry professionals, Indy Wedding Cinema is recognized for professionalism, integrity, and consistently exceptional work.
Award-Winning Storytelling
Led by two-time Emmy® Award winner Jet Kaiser, our creative team blends documentary expertise with cinematic artistry. Our global experience in film and commercial production informs a unique, story-driven style that elevates every wedding film.