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V A N I L L A F I L M

V A N I L L A F I L M

Astoria, NY
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Chloe J. Sent on 10/26/2023
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    One of the best and most important decisions of our day!

    Working with Nina and Lev was truly an amazing experience from start to finish. From our first intro call to our wedding day, they were so kind, creative and easy to be around. They completely understood our vision and honestly were so nice to have around on the actual wedding day - they were both such a kind, calm presence to be around with all the nerves in addition to doing an incredible job guiding us to get the shots we needed!

    As for the actual wedding films, I truly can't say enough good things. Both our 5 minute shorter film and our movie-length full film are absolutely incredible! They came out better than we could have imagined. Watching them is truly the second best thing to reliving the wedding in person. They fully captured the joy, excitement, fun and all the love on film and turned it into such a beautiful final product. If you can, I would absolutely recommend getting the full length film as well as the shorter one. Being able to watch over and over again and feel the joy of the day is such a special thing.

    Nina and Lev are true artists as well as lovely people. Working with them was one of the best and most important decisions we made for our big day and we couldn't be happier!
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    Stacy L. Sent on 10/23/2023
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    5 stars for the best husband+wife wedding videographer team!!

    Using Vanilla Film as our wedding cinematographers was one of the best wedding decisions that we made! Lev + Nina are an incredible husband and wife team, a phenomenal addition to our wedding. Their talent shines through all their content, from their highlight films, full length documentary of our wedding day, and even their IG posts. I’ve rewatched our films probably 50 times, complete with tears and laughter. Their style is unique, fun, and whimsical, exactly how we enjoyed our wedding day. If you’re looking for a video that encapsulates how intimate your wedding day is, while also capturing how lively and electric your wedding night is - Vanilla Film is the way to go!

    Lev + Nina were so great to work with, their love for each other and their craft shine through their projects, and they are able to capture all the love, intimacy, and fun within the wedding day. They are really the complete package.

    Lev, Nina, I can’t thank you enough for the joy you have brought my husband and I with your films. These memories will last forever, thanks so much.
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    Amanda M. Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Phenomenal

    Lev and Nina are artists of their craft!
    They created the best memory for us to have forever and captured our wedding day perfectly! They were both so kind from the start and made it so easy for us throughout the day.
    We highly recommend working with this talented couple. 10/10
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    Jenna S. Sent on 10/27/2023
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    The Best Videographers!

    My husband and I were fortunate enough to have worked with Lev and Nina for our October '22 wedding and could not have asked for a better experience.

    Throughout the entire process, the 2 were so incredibly friendly, attentive to detail, respectful of our our vision but also ready with great suggestions, and worked so wonderfully with our planner and the other vendors. Day-of their sweet and cheerful dispositions never wavered [throughout the entirety of the 8+ hours they worked!] and only added to the incredible energy of the celebration. Most importantly, they were seamlessly able to make themselves slip into the background when necessary, so as not to disrupt the "candid" vibe we wanted with our video. The outcome of the process was a short/highlight film that I've watched almost everyday since receiving it, as well as the most special full-length, documentary style video of the whole day, which my husband and I plan to watch every wedding anniversary.

    If you're debating on whether or not videographers are worth the extra expense for your wedding, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that it was the best investment we made–all those special small moments that would otherwise be forgotten to time are right there for you to refer back to whenever you want and Nina and Lev did the most spectacular job capturing them. You needn't look further for your videographer!
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    Barney G. Sent on 04/21/2023
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    Lev & Nina are Great! Highly Recommend!

    Lev & Nina are awesome! From the initial kick off call we felt we were in good hands. They were very professional and really listened to what we wanted. They captured all our most important moments and more importantly they captured our vision and love. They were easy to work with and delivered our videos in a timely manner. We loved the final videos and their artistic expression. All of our friends and family loved it!
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    Natalie Sent on 02/15/2023
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    Absolutely Amazing Videographers!!!!

    The wedding videos and film are absolutely beautiful! One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was choosing Lev and Nina for our wedding day videography! I cried watching the highlight film it really captured our day perfectly. I could not recommend Vanilla Film enough!! I hope to work with them both again for another event. They really blend in during your event and capture the most beautiful moments! They are also the kindest people, hyping you guys up and making you feel so comfortable! You can trust them to make your films absolutely perfect!!
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    Waseem A. Sent on 11/15/2023
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    Kaitlin & Waseem wedding Las Vegas April 2022

    I had the absolute pleasure of having Lev and Nina as our videographers for my wedding with my beautiful wife, Kaitlin. Let me start by saying that they are simply amazing. Their ability to capture the essence of our special day and turn it into a cinematic masterpiece is truly incredible.

    Lev and Nina went above and beyond to make us feel like family. From the very beginning, they took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our vision for our wedding video. Their personal touch and genuine care for us shone through every step of the way.

    Their videography skills are unparalleled. They have an eye for capturing the most precious moments and emotions, creating a video that tells the story of our love in the most beautiful way. Every time we watch our wedding video, we are transported back to that day, reliving the joy and happiness all over again.

    Not only are Lev and Nina incredibly talented, but they are also a joy to work with. They blended in seamlessly on our wedding day, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Their professionalism and dedication to their craft were evident throughout the entire process.

    What truly sets Lev and Nina apart is their ability to be a part of our family. They celebrated with us, laughed with us, and supported us every step of the way. It felt like having close friends capturing our special day, and that made the experience even more memorable.

    I cannot recommend Lev and Nina highly enough for anyone looking for videographers for their wedding. They are not only exceptional professionals but also become a cherished part of your journey. Their amazing talent, personal touch, and ability to make you feel like family will undoubtedly create a wedding video that you will treasure for a lifetime.
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    Chelsea P. Sent on 05/26/2022
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    Highly recommend!

    STUNNING work! Lev and Nina were hands down our favorite wedding vendor to work with...I would now even call them friends. Their professionalism and care for their craft is so impressive and they are just the most lovely people you will work with. I wish I could get married again just so we could spend more time together. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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    Paul K. Sent on 05/02/2022
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    Professional and personable

    VanillaFilms is the absolute BEST wedding videographers and honestly the sweetest people, Lev and Nina are incredibly professional and personable. We couldn't have asked for anyone better to capture our day more perfectly!
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    Francie G. Sent on 05/01/2022
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    Incredible experience!!!!

    Lev and Nina were the most outstanding team to work with! I could not ask for a better vendor to be with me and our bridal party all day long and then to have the most incredible wedding video! They were so clever and creative putting the video together I was beyond impressed!!!!! Absolutely love them and would highly recommend!!!!!
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    Julienne Sent on 02/23/2022
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    So wonderful!

    Lev and Nina were the sweetest, so personable and also professional throughout our wedding day and doing our conversations prior! We loved our wedding video and also our documentary film! Their work speaks for itself! Definitely recommend!
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    Shelan K. Sent on 12/15/2021
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    Best in the business!

    We simply do not have enough words to describe how AMAZING it was working with Vanilla Film. Through the entire wedding planning process, they were there to answer any questions we had along the way. We also changed our video package multiple times as we got closer to the wedding, realizing we basically wanted it all! They were so patient & kind to adjust with whatever we were looking for. The day-of was so magical. Unfortunately, Nina was out sick on the week of our wedding, but they quickly had another team member step in to help Lev, who was also incredible! Lev was so nice, gentle, and gave us so many ideas to capture the day perfectly. He even stayed a little longer to get extra footage of our friends & family dancing!

    Having a video of our wedding day is one of the best decisions we could have made. We are so excited and blessed to have worked with Vanilla Film and get to treasure a video re-cap of our special day! We can’t thank you enough!
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    Danielle V. Sent on 11/17/2020
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    Incredible!

    Vanilla Film is a dream to work with. From the first contact with Vanilla Film, to receiving the final product, we could not have asked for anything better. For most people, especially for me and my husband, having a camera around is not something that we are used to. Lev and Nina, from the moment they walked in, made us feel comfortable and confident. Now we have a video that captured true and raw emotion that takes us back to our very special day. If you are looking for a videographer, look no further!! We are grateful beyond words.
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    Akash K. Sent on 04/25/2022
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    Wonderful team!

    We had such a great time with Vanilla Films. Lev and Nina are intensely personable and easy to work with, and the quality of their work is excellent. We would absolutely use them again!
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    Sunny L. Sent on 07/28/2021
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    Made our small wedding so special

    My husband and I eloped during covid so the video was the biggest part of our smallest wedding. So I spent days to search for the right videographer(s) who can not only capture that special moment of our lives but also deliver our stories, our vibes. We are introverts but when we are with each other and feeling comfortable, we bring the goofy, bold side out of each other and I wanted the video to show that. It was a lot to ask I know (lol) but Lev and Nina DELIVERED and more!! They are delightful people to be around so the shoot was a breeze. We had SO MUCH FUN and the shoot was filled with great conversation, (note that we are introverts! They KNOW how to make ppl feel comfortable) And they have a great focus on details and make sure they have all the shots they need, and they make sure you are on the same page with them regarding what to expect, etc. We still talk about how great decision it was to work with them, so if you are pondering over whether or not you should hire them, just book a consultation already! You'll thank yourself later when you watch the video :)
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    Eva C. Sent on 08/11/2022
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    Most incredible team!!

    Lev & Nina are truly some of the most incredible humans you will ever meet. It was a joy spending our wedding day with them, and we are so blown away at how beautifully they captured the most precious moments of our life! Their attention to detail is unmatched and you can tell that they truly care about their couples. Their thoughtful gestures & kindness have forever touched our lives and we are honored to have such a STUNNING wedding film to share with our family & friends! Our wedding day went by so fast, & it's such a gift to be able to re-live it! We highly recommend Vanilla Film & wish we could do it all over again 🤍 so grateful for this team!!

    xoxo

    The Chicollos
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    Andrea J. Sent on 06/16/2020
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    Outstanding Videographers!!!

    If there was a way I could give them 10 stars I would ⭐️ It’s hard to put into words how amazing Lev and Nina are. Lev and Nina are such a generous, selfless, compassionate couple that put %150 into each film! I had my wedding during Quarantine in Seattle which was hit hard and my wedding plans were changing and canceling multiple times. Nina and Lev were there every step of the way with us and were the most positive uplifting couple that made the wedding in general so much easier! They respond so fast, go over and above to make me feel better and less stress! I couldn’t imagine having anyone else film our wedding! I would recommend adding a pre video. It was a blast and so much to hang out with Nina and Lev alone on the wedding and they already knew us and how we are before the wedding day and it felt like good friends enjoying our wedding with us instead of our videographers!

    V A N I L L A F I L M's reply:

    Andrea, we're speechless!😭😭😭 You make our hearts melt!
    You and Chat are incredible! It was such a blessing to capture your biggest day and have fun with you and your friends and family. You were so easy to work with and we truly appreciate your hospitality and thoughtfulness. Your wedding day was so special because you fulfilled it with joy and love and YOU GUYS made it SPECIAL!
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    Regina R. Sent on 01/16/2020
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    Highly recommend! Nina & Lev surpassed our expectations!

    My husband and I can't recommend Vanilla Film enough! Nina and Lev were so professional and easy to work with from the moment they arrived--from making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and providing clear direction during the posed shots, to capturing all the candid footage without distracting us and our guests. They brought all their gear and were well prepared to shoot outside when it started raining as well as inside our dimly lit venue. 

    We absolutely love our video!  It beautifully captures all our emotions on our wedding day. All the shots and transitions are so seamless, and the cinematic style is perfect.  They even delivered our highlight video and raw footage much earlier than expected.

    We are forever grateful for this gift that allows us to relive one of the most important days of our lives. Thank you, Nina and Lev!  Your work is amazing!
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    Phenomenal wedding video service!

    Lev and Nina of Vanilla Film were such fun to have at our wedding. We found them via WeddingWire and communication was very fast and easy through email and a FaceTime session. Their style of video is what we really enjoy and I believe the videographers will adjust the mood of the films depending on the day of the wedding to keep the vibe organic. On the day of, we met at our getting ready location and they proceeded to film us all the way through the end of our reception. Lev and Nina are so kind and warm that we felt instantly comfortable and our wedding party also really enjoyed their presence. We loved the final video as the mood is exactly what we wanted and Lev and Nina made us look so good. Highly recommended!
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    The single best vendor hire of our wedding

    Hiring Lev and Nina for our wedding video was the best vendor decision my now husband and I made during our planning process. We almost didn't even hire video because every portfolio/website/video we had seen prior, we hated (I am SO particular, and everything we saw prior to finding Vanilla Films... was overdone, cheesy, basic and cringey LOL, sorry for the truth). They are worth every dollar. They are worth more than the value most people put on video as photo typically trumps video in this process.

    Lev and Nina are such talented artists, they are quick, they require NO direction (seriously, trust them and let them do what they do best) and on top of that, they are the most respectful, kind, easy people to work with.

    V A N I L L A F I L M's reply:

    OMG, guys!!!!! Thank you so so much for such a kind words!!!!!! It means a world!!!We are about to cry...)))) We really appreciate that!
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    Best in the biz!!

    I enjoyed working with Vanilla film. They are very professional and quick to respond. It’s definitely the best wedding video I’ve ever seen. I highly recommend Vanilla Film to anyone who’s looking to capture their big day in a cinematic style!
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    1 of best decision made

    Hi Lev and Nina,

    Thank you again for being able to be part of our special day and capturing the most unforgettable moments. (one of the best decisions made)

    We absolutely loved both the featured film and highlight footage. Not only were we blown away with your ability to edit, produce, and capture sentimental moments, we were also amazed at your ability to blend in both background sound and music so well with the footage. (Bravo!!!)
    The cost were competitive/better than the other vendors we researched (It's definitely a commitment for videography, but one that is well worth the investment).

    Once again, thank you for capturing our special day and very making it so easy to work along side you during our big day.

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    Thank you Roberto!!!🙏 You and Leonela are absolutely amazing!!❤️ It was such a pleasure to be at your special day and share all the memorable moments with your super fun friends and family!!!👌 From that day we are a huge fans of latin dances and amistoso people 😁🥰
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    Would absolutely recommend!

    Lev and Nina captured our day perfectly and we love the finished product! We were able to meet them before the wedding and they were so fun and professional, we knew they would do an amazing job. The day of the wedding, they were able to film everything without being intrusive and I'm so glad they were there! Not just because we now have a beautiful film to relive our special day, but also because it felt like we had two extra friends at the wedding!

    I would definitely recommend Lev and Nina to anyone and if you are on the fence about hiring videographers, please do it! My advice to brides now would be put aside money in your budget for a video and cut costs somewhere else because it is so worth it!
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    Amazing Experience with Vanilla Films

    Lev and Nina are absolutely amazing cinematographers and even better people. They were so much fun to “work” with, and they were really enjoyable to be around. My husband is somewhat shy in front of the camera, but Lev and Nina put his mind at ease. Their films are of the highest video and sound quality. They were able to capture our full wedding day beautifully in an hour and twenty-minute film. We also received a stunning highlight video that was masterfully edited with the perfect clips and music choices…it literally looks like a move trailer. They really have a wonderful eye for angles and lighting, and their creativity shines in their videos. While Lev and Nina are as sweet as vanilla, there is nothing vanilla about their services. Prepare to cry tears of joy as you watch and remember your special day that only Vanilla Films could flawlessly capture.
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