Business Details
San Francisco Wedding & Event Videography Experts
Video Madness has been crafting cinematic stories for over two decades, serving couples, families, and businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by Bob Farnsworth, our creative director, we combine expertise in music and visual storytelling to capture life's most meaningful moments. Our team approaches every project with a commitment to authenticity, using advanced technical skills and artistic vision to produce films that resonate emotionally. We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring every detail reflects the unique narrative of each event.With extensive experience in weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate productions, we maintain rigorous safety standards through comprehensive liability insurance and regulatory compliance. Our triple-backup system guarantees the security of your memories throughout the production process. Clients consistently praise our ability to blend creativity with professionalism, delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations. From initial consultation to final delivery, we focus on creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for every client.
Services
Wedding Videography
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coverage
Corporate Cinema
Family Biographies
Real Estate Portfolios
Highlights and features
- We have created over 3000 cinematic stories with professional cinematography expertise
- We combine music composition skills with visual storytelling techniques
- Our triple-backup system ensures complete security of your memories
- We maintain $2 million liability insurance and full regulatory compliance
- Our team has extensive experience with live event coverage and post-production
What people say
Cinematic masterpiece
Crystal clear sound
Creative suggestions
Professional demeanor
Stunning results
Services
Wedding Videography
We create cinematic wedding films that capture the emotional essence of your special day. Our team uses professional-grade equipment and artistic storytelling techniques to produce timeless memories. With multiple camera angles and advanced audio engineering, we ensure every important moment is preserved in high-quality format for generations to enjoy.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coverage
Our team documents Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations with cinematic precision, capturing both traditional rituals and personal moments. We employ creative camera work and thoughtful editing to showcase the unique character of each event while maintaining cultural authenticity and family heritage in the final production.
Corporate Cinema
We produce professional corporate videos that effectively communicate brand messages through visual storytelling. Our services include event documentation, promotional content creation, and marketing media production using cinematic techniques to engage audiences and enhance professional presentations.
Family Biographies
Our family biography service preserves personal stories and generational memories through documentary-style filmmaking. We capture interviews, important milestones, and family traditions using cinematic techniques to create lasting legacies that showcase your unique family narrative and heritage.
Real Estate Portfolios
We create visually compelling real estate marketing materials that showcase properties in their best light. Our cinematic approach combines drone footage, professional lighting, and creative editing to highlight architectural features and property amenities for effective real estate promotion.
People
Bob Farnsworth
Creative Director
Award-winning filmmaker with 20+ years experience in cinematic storytelling. Combines music composition expertise with visual arts background to create emotionally resonant films. Holds $2 million liability insurance and maintains strict production standards.
Questions
What services does VM Films offer?
We specialize in wedding videography, Bar/Bat Mitzvah coverage, corporate cinema, family biographies, and real estate portfolios with cinematic storytelling techniques.
How long has VM Films been in business?
Our team has over 20 years of experience creating cinematic stories, having documented more than 3000 events across the San Francisco Bay Area.
What makes VM Films different from other videographers?
We combine music composition expertise with cinematography skills, using advanced audio techniques and creative storytelling approaches to produce emotionally resonant films.
Do you offer international services?
While based in San Francisco, we've worked with clients from New Zealand and other international locations, offering flexible scheduling and remote coordination.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages typically include multiple videographers, creative direction, audio enhancement, and both short-form highlights and full-length event coverage with cinematic editing.
Reviews (6)
Lindsay S.
Mar 01, 2018
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My husband and I were married in the Presidio this September. Bob was highly recommended to us by our wedding planner, Lisa Feldman, as they had worked together previously and had a wonderful working relationship. Loving her, we already knew we were going to be in good hands with Bob. Our initial get-to-know-you call went as smoothly as we could have asked for as his kindness, warmth, professionalism, and humor came through our phone.
On the wedding day, he and his amazing colleague, Wendy, were invisible as they got their shots, yet totally accessible when needed and clearly excited to share in our big day. The video itself absolutely captured our joy and the support of our family and friends, and showed exactly the serious yet fun atmosphere of the day. We have already watched our video numerous times and are so grateful to Bob for commemorating our wedding day so perfectly.
On the wedding day, he and his amazing colleague, Wendy, were invisible as they got their shots, yet totally accessible when needed and clearly excited to share in our big day. The video itself absolutely captured our joy and the support of our family and friends, and showed exactly the serious yet fun atmosphere of the day. We have already watched our video numerous times and are so grateful to Bob for commemorating our wedding day so perfectly.
Karen S.
Feb 24, 2016
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We weren't happy with the final video montage that we received. I do know that they were given limited time and photos to make it so that's why I'm giving them an OK review.
K. B.
Aug 14, 2015
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This is the last review I am writing for our wedding vendors. We used Video Madness for our videographers and photographers. We had a team of 2 photographers and 2 videographers. Bob was very responsive from the first day. He explained his services very well and to the T. I am in the events business, but I know nothing about videos and photos. I interviewed several companies and only 2 let me customize my package. Bob sold me on his experience and willing to work closely with me.
The price was right for the whole package. We anxiously waited for our photos and they turned out great. (We waited about 2 months) We gave him a list of must take photos and they did it! We love love love all our photos! Bob sent us a short video and a dvd with the full version. (About 4 months later) We love it! Thank you Bob. If we need a photographer again, we will use your company! Cheers!
The price was right for the whole package. We anxiously waited for our photos and they turned out great. (We waited about 2 months) We gave him a list of must take photos and they did it! We love love love all our photos! Bob sent us a short video and a dvd with the full version. (About 4 months later) We love it! Thank you Bob. If we need a photographer again, we will use your company! Cheers!
Mary E.
Dec 27, 2013
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I hired Video Madness to provide both Photography and Videography for my wedding. They were highly recommended by my Event Coordinator and they really delivered. I chose their Cinematic Video Coverage and the Short Film that they produced was incredible. Friends and relatives were really blown away by the amazing look, feel, and quality of the film. It was perfect. I still get emotional thinking about it.
The team was terrific (we had a 3-person Video team) and really unobtrusive. thanks guys. The photography team (2 people) were equally wonderful. John was great to work with and the photos were amazing. The finished album, custom designed, was just right. I can't say enough about the quality work we received in both areas at a price that was more than fair. Thanks again to Bob and the entire Video Madness Films crew. You made our day!
The team was terrific (we had a 3-person Video team) and really unobtrusive. thanks guys. The photography team (2 people) were equally wonderful. John was great to work with and the photos were amazing. The finished album, custom designed, was just right. I can't say enough about the quality work we received in both areas at a price that was more than fair. Thanks again to Bob and the entire Video Madness Films crew. You made our day!
Brandon B.
Nov 05, 2013
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I decided to use Video Madness for my wedding after careful consideration. As a wedding photographer I am really particular about the images I want. Video Madness exceeded my expectations. It wasn't just the beautiful composition, or the crystal clear sound, or very cool slider shots and steadicam movement - though I really loved the eye candy. Nor was it just the effortless interface, the ease of dealing with Bob and his crew, or the many compliments we got about the professional demeanor, dress, and attitude of the cinematographers.
The finished narrative film was beyond our hopes. My wife and I could not believe the way they weaved the audio of our vows and toasts into a cinematic masterpiece. Stunning. And compared to many we interviewed, the price was fair. If you want something special this is the company. Thanks again to Bob and the crew. You guys rock!
The finished narrative film was beyond our hopes. My wife and I could not believe the way they weaved the audio of our vows and toasts into a cinematic masterpiece. Stunning. And compared to many we interviewed, the price was fair. If you want something special this is the company. Thanks again to Bob and the crew. You guys rock!
Ramon M.
Aug 25, 2013
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My wife and I sadly contracted Bob to film our wedding approximately 5 years ago and are STILL upset! Although Bob's packages appeared to be the best bang for the buck, the final product and experience was HORRIFIC! He initially told us we would receive our video 2-3 months after the wedding. We didn't receive it for over a year. Despite his poor professionalism, he treated us like garbage and made it seem like we were bothering him versus catering to us, or at least apologizing for the delay. In the end, the product was sub-par and did not compare to the consultation video(s). Video Madness and Bob.suck!
