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Elise Films is a wedding videography business in Escondido, California, which provides specialty video coverage of a variety of wedding events. The films it creates of wedding celebrations are created by an artistic team eager to capture couples in a creative way on their most important day.

Services Offered

The wedding films created by Elise Films are cinematic in nature. Made in a stylish and vivid way, these short movies are a mixture of striking imagery from the entire wedding day, as well as audio from the ceremony (the spoken vows) and reception (the speeches). The team of cinematographers and editors work in unison to produce a final product that is captivating and significant to the couple. Two/three cinematographers work to capture the wedding’s emotion and excitement, while the work that is done in the post-production stage complements it.

A number of different options are available to choose from. Couples can opt for the Documentary Film (approximately 45 minutes). Heirloom Film (seven to 10 minutes in duration), the Feature Film (four to six minutes), and the Same-Day Edit Film (three to five minutes in duration).

Other Services

Elise Films also offers a number of other film packages. The company can produce a short film that covers a couple’s elopement, while they can also produce engagement films - each of which is less than six minutes long. For the couple who wants to receive a film that is worthy of sharing on social media with all the friends and family who could not attend, an Instagram Teaser Film can also be made.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of Elise Films

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Elise Films is highly praised for professional, communicative, and flexible service, producing cinematic, high-quality wedding films and quick teaser reels. The team works seamlessly with photographers, handles complex cultural timelines, and adapts to surprises. Couples felt comfortable, supported, and enthusiastically recommend them.

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Elise Films is highly praised for professional, communicative, and flexible service, producing cinematic, high-quality wedding films and quick teaser reels. The team works seamlessly with photographers, handles complex cultural timelines, and adapts to surprises. Couples felt comfortable, supported, and enthusiastically recommend them.

David
David Sent on 03/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great as they come!

We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful work Elise Films did for my wife and me. Their dedication and hard work made everything so much easier. They were accommodating with our budget and exceeded all of our expectations. Thanks to them, our memories will be forever unforgettable.
Danna
Danna Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision for our wedding day!

When planning for our wedding, my husband and I agreed that one of our non-negotiables is to find a videographer that will capture our day well so that we can remember for it for many years to come and I am so happy that we selected the best one.

I found Elise Films through Instagram when I was browsing through our venue’s tagged reels to see which videographers have done amazing work at our chosen venue and when I saw Hai’s work for one of the recent weddings there, he was instantly at the top of my list.

During our inquiry call with Hai, he was very warm and friendly and was genuinely invested in learning more about my husband and I. It was so easy to talk to him and he didn’t pressure us to book him on this call. He just wanted to get to know us and our lovestory and that really stood out to me. After our call, I didn’t look further for a videographer because I already knew that he was the right choice.

Leading up to our wedding day, Hai was very communicative and patiently and promptly answered all my questions and concerns. During our last video call to go over our extensive wedding day timeline, he was very professional and thorough, making sure that he knew the details of the day and entertained all of our notes including the surprise that we wanted to do for our bridal party.

During the day of the wedding, he worked seamlessly with our photo team. He also guided us in creative shots without making us feel awkward and we ended up having a lot of fun.

Hai is a gifted storyteller and he told our story beautifully through our wedding film. He gave us the opportunity to give him feedback on the film before the final edit and I appreciated that even though the first version was already 10/10. I am so pleased with how our wedding film turned out and even more pleased that we got it back so quickly. I’ve watched it multiple times already and I just love watching it over and over again. Our family and friends have also raved about how good it is. I wholeheartedly recommend Elise Films to anyone getting married. This is the best investment you could have for your wedding day. Thank you Hai for giving us a beautiful keepsake to cherish for a long time! We look forward to seeing you again!!
C
Claire Sent on 05/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautifully Captured and Very Happy with the Final Products!

We were looking for a videographer for our wedding, and our photographer recommended Elise Films. One of the best recommendations ever! Hai is meticulous, professional, and genuinely cares about creating precious memories for the couple. We chose the Signature Film which seems to be a popular choice and we are very happy with the outcome!
The day of the wedding Hai was there early and had everything set-up and ready to go for both our ceremony and reception. When he wasn't filming us, he would be capturing shots of the venue and setting up beautiful shots for our rings, bouquets, etc. He was non-stop trying to get the perfect shots and being resourceful with accessories and decor to make the shots more special. On the day of the wedding, I truly appreciated his diligence and felt reassured that we were in good hands.
Look no further! Elise Films will not disappoint and your special day/event will be captured beautifully and professionally as a precious memento to look back on in the decades to come.
Nancy
Nancy Sent on 02/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

When looking for a photographer, my husband and I were looking for someone who was flexible, communicative, and personable. When you're creating your dream team, you want to have someone you feel comfortable with and be with someone who you feel you can trust. When we first met Hai through our interview call, he straight off the bat wanted to get to know us a little bit more. Hai wanted to get to know us on a personal level and did just that. He appreciated all the details we gave and had similar sense of humor. Hai answered all of our questions with ease and was able to provide us insight on how having a videographer works.
Hai was very quick to respond to all our questions and was very communicative with our wedding coordinator, not giving anyone a hard time.

When it comes to Hai's work, he definitely knew what he was doing. He had the bright, clear image but he also had his flair of layouts. He has his signature he does with his rings. I was really intrigued with that and he over performed, making our rings look like the most expensive things in the world.
To be completely honest, having Hai be our videographer definitely made us feel so welcome and comfortable, we feel like we definitely walked out of this being more than clients. I look forward to working with Hai later on as our family expands. He's just that personable. You don't want to lose him like that, he's just more than a vendor.
Not only did you get a whole video of your entire wedding/event, but you walk out with a friend, a brother. I do not regret one single second, entrusting Hai in capturing our memories. He captured all the candid moments as well as capturing the important moments. He caught behind the scenes moments as well. I don't remember anything from my wedding as the day went by SO SO Fast, but thanks to Hai, I can always relive and re-feel the moments of that special day.

Thank you Hai and Elise Films team for creating such a masterpiece from our special day. You're so accommodating and flexible that you created beautiful art. Such an honor to be featured on your portfolio. Looking forward to working/seeing you again soon.
Jimmy
Jimmy Sent on 02/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hai is the best!

Having Hai as our wedding videographer was the absolute best decision! We had a Cambodian Ceremony, Vietnamese Tea Ceremony, and a Reception. With the crazy timelines for all 3 events, Hai made sure that we didn't have to worry about a thing. From the very beginning, he made everything so easy—from the initial consultation, the vendor contract process was efficient and clear of any confusion, his communication was great, and he always made sure we were on the same page. It was obvious he truly cared about capturing our special moments in the best way possible. Hai is super professional, flexible, and also really easygoing, which made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He had a great eye for details and caught so many special moments without making anything feel staged. It felt like he was everywhere at once, capturing all the little in-between moments that we’ll cherish forever.

One of our favorite things? The IG reel teasers he put together! They were so well-edited and perfectly captured the energy of the day. Our friends couldn’t stop raving about them, and we loved having something beautiful to share right away while waiting for the full video.

If you're looking for a videographer who is talented, professional, and just an all-around great person to work with, Hai is the one. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and we’re beyond happy with how everything turned out!
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 12/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing videographer!

Hai did an absolutely incredible job capturing every special moment of our wedding day! The video perfectly reflected all the love, joy, and emotion we felt, and watching it brings us right back to those unforgettable moments. He was professional, creative, and made the entire process so easy—I couldn’t have asked for a better videographer!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hai is wonderful to work with! The final product on his website is beyond amazing, and his cinematography skills blow me away.

The video quality and overall cinematography are exceptional. I love how our films turned out, and I especially love that Hai creates a wedding website for us on his portfolio website. It's all in one place and makes it easier to share with others. Hai is great at communication and is super professional. He and his wife do such an amazing job capturing our moments, and their easygoing personalities make you feel at ease on your wedding day. I highly recommend Elise Films!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 04/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever!

If you are thinking about hiring a videographer or on the fence about it, DO IT and hire Elise Films! My husband and I got married a little over a month ago and having footage from our wedding that are beautifully edited takes us right back to our wedding. I am so happy that I found Elise Films on Instagram and if you look on that page, the weddings he has captured says it all. From the beginning of our consultation to post wedding, Hai has always been professional and responsive. I chose the package that came with the videography + photography and Hai brought on KevinTPhotography to help the day of wedding. I am happy with this decision because I knew he would be working with someone he trusted and could capture my wedding the way I envisioned it. Hai and his team were professional and easy to work with the day of wedding. My husband is Mexican/Guamanian and they were there to capture two families with different cultural backgrounds coming together and embracing each other's traditions like the tea ceremony. I am forever grateful that I am able to look back some of the most precious moments that happened during my tea ceremony that I hold to so close to my heart and our private vows that we said to each other. We get to see how much fun everyone had and the people we celebrated with. I don't think our friends and families recorded much (I sure didn't because I was living in the moment) so it makes it more special and fun to have these videos to look back on. You won't have any regrets hiring Elise Films because I definitely didn't.
Christie
Christie Sent on 02/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lights, Camera, Perfection - The Best Videographer Ever

When it came to choosing a videographer for our wedding, we did our homework, weighed pros and cons, but the moment we spoke with Hai from Elisefilms, we just knew. His style, his flexibility, his genuine desire to make our vision a reality—it was all there. And we couldn't have made a better choice.

Elisefilms made planning a wedding from across the country in NY for our CA wedding a breeze. Despite the time difference, he bent over backward to accommodate our schedule, ensuring our first meeting was thorough and memorable. He remembered every detail we discussed, even though the big day was still over a year away.

As the wedding drew closer, Elisefilms guided us through every step, going above and beyond to scout locations and capture stunning drone shots of our chapel well in advance. He was truly dedicated to ensuring that we had the perfect footage, rain or shine.

Our wedding had almost 600 guests, and we were worried that some footage might not be captured, but everything was captured: all the emotions, the excitement, and the craziness in our guests. It was so great to watch back to see everything that happened when we were too busy with other festivities.

We especially want to point out that Hai is extremely passionate about his work and made us comfortable trusting him throughout the process. There were moments during the wedding day when Hai suggested certain poses or scenes, and while we had no idea how it would turn out, we trusted his expertise and, it paid off beautifully. He was constantly running around to make sure to bring our shared vision to life, and he did not rest until he got the perfect shot.

We hit a snag when we realized some of our props were missing for the video shoot, but Elisefilms seamlessly adapted, capturing those essential shots later in the day without disrupting a single moment of our celebration.

Hai's understanding of our Vietnamese and Cambodian cultural traditions was invaluable, making every aspect of our wedding feel authentic and special. From start to finish, Hai and his team at Elisefilms were like old friends, effortlessly blending into the festivities while still capturing every precious moment. The sneak peek they delivered shortly after the wedding left us in awe, and the final product was beyond anything we could have imagined.

We also trusted Elisefilms with our niece's birthday and our engagement ceremonies, and each time, they delivered perfection. It's not often you find vendors who feel like family, but Elisefilms truly does. Thank you, Elisefilms, for making our special day truly unforgettable.
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 02/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Perfect!

Elise Films is our go-to wedding videographer vendor for our group of friends. A bunch of us got together recently and rewatched all of the wedding videos that Elise Films has done for us over the years (2016-2023). It was so much fun to relive all of those moments. We can't wait for more!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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