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Your wedding film should be more than a recording—it should be a cinematic experience you return to for decades. At Wild Grace Films, we create films so emotionally compelling that you'll find yourself watching them on anniversaries, sharing them at gatherings, and discovering new moments every time.
What Sets Us Apart
We bring over 25 years of film production experience to every celebration we document. This depth of expertise means we don't just capture moments—we anticipate them. We understand the rhythm of a wedding day, recognizing when emotion is building and where the magic unfolds.
Our films consistently become the talking point among guests. Not because they're flashy, but because they're genuinely moving—cinematic love stories that feel authentic to each couple.
A Fresh Perspective
Having recently celebrated our own wedding, we intimately understand what couples truly value versus what the industry assumes you need. This perspective informs every decision we make, from timeline planning to the final edit.
Serving Pennsylvania and Beyond
Based in Central Pennsylvania, we've documented celebrations from intimate backyard gatherings to destination weddings across the country. Our approach is designed for flexibility—no venue is too remote, no vision too unique. We travel wherever your story takes us.
Next Steps
Contact us to begin a conversation about your celebration. We'll share our approach, show you our work, and explore whether we're the right fit to preserve your story.
Your love deserves a film as extraordinary as your relationship.
Wild Grace Films is a wedding film company based in Mechanicsburg, PA, serving couples throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC, NYC, DE and beyond.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Lori2nd ShooterLori brings fresh eyes and natural instincts to wedding videography that complement Chad's decades of experience perfectly. Though new to the wedding film industry, she has quickly developed her own distinctive shooting style under Chad's mentorship, proving that sometimes the best perspective comes from someone who sees weddings through the heart rather than just the lens. Her work is woven throughout every Cinenomadic Films production, capturing intimate moments and unique angles that add depth and emotion to each love story. Lori has an intuitive ability to anticipate genuine reactions and find beauty in unexpected places, making her an essential part of the Cinenomadic team. As newlyweds themselves, Lori and Chad bring a combined perspective that understands both the technical craft of filmmaking and the raw emotion of a wedding day. Her contributions have become integral to the company's signature style, helping create the cinematic quality that sets Cinenomadic Films apart. When couples book with Cinenomadic Films, they're getting not just Chad's extensive experience, but also Lori's fresh perspective and growing expertise – a dynamic duo that ensures every moment is captured with both professional skill and genuine heart.
- ChadOwner / Lead CinematographerChad brings over three decades behind the camera to wedding cinematography, having filmed more than 100 weddings across three successful seasons with Cinenomadic Films. His extensive background spans film and television production since 1996, including producing a local cooking show and creating independent short films in San Diego and Los Angeles. What sets Chad apart is his unique combination of cinematographic expertise and intimate wedding industry knowledge gained from nearly 20 years as a professional wedding DJ. Having been part of over 500 weddings in various capacities, he possesses an unparalleled understanding of wedding day flow, timing, and the moments that truly matter. This insider perspective allows Chad to anticipate emotional peaks before they happen, position himself perfectly for key moments, and work seamlessly with other vendors without disrupting the celebration. He doesn't just document your day – he reads it like a seasoned professional who has seen every possible wedding scenario unfold. Chad's passion for visual storytelling, combined with his deep wedding industry roots, creates films that capture not only what happened, but how it felt. When you choose Chad and Cinenomadic Films, you're getting a filmmaker who understands weddings from the inside out and has the technical skills to transform your day into cinematic art.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.018 reviews
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Chad and Lori from Cinenomadic Films are highly praised for their seamless teamwork, exceptional communication, and stunning videography services by multiple reviewers. They made couples feel comfortable, captured beautiful moments creatively, and provided timely delivery of high-quality videos. Reviewers appreciated their professionalism, attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and ability to bring dreams to life, making their wedding day unforgettable and preserving precious memories for a lifetime. Overall, Chad and Lori receive enthusiastic recommendations for being talented, kind-hearted, and dedicated professionals.Review photos
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Sam H
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5.0
10/17/2024
We had such an amazing experience with Chad and his wife, who was our second shooter. They both were an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day! Chad spent most of the da...
y with me and my bridesmaids, while his wife hung out with my groom and his groomsmen. The sneak peek video reels they’ve posted so far look absolutely amazing—we can’t wait to see the full video! Chad and his wife are so creative and really helped capture the magic of the day. Chad had some fantastic ideas for shots, and we even got to use their new VW bus for some incredible photos! (Thanks, Johnny!) Despite not considering ourselves very photogenic, Chad made us feel comfortable the entire day. His background as a wedding DJ gives him a wealth of experience with all things weddings, which was evident in how he worked. Both of them were super personable yet still incredibly professional. The entire process, from booking to payment, was a breeze thanks to their easy-to-use online portal, which was a huge relief during wedding planning. We highly recommend them for anyone looking for a talented and creative videographer team! We cannot wait to see our video!
Andi F
5.0
11/12/2025
Chad and Lori made an absolutely incredible team! From the moment they arrived, they worked seamlessly together. It honestly felt like they could read each other’s minds. They mad...
e us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day, which really allowed us to just relax and enjoy every moment.
Leading up to our wedding, their communication was fantastic. They were prompt, clear, and reassuring. On the big day, they were punctual, professional, and came fully prepared with everything they needed. We could tell right away that we were in great hands.
The footage they captured was beautiful! Our videography package included a 2-minute teaser, a longer highlight film, and all of the raw footage. The teaser and highlight videos were absolutely stunning: the editing, the pacing, the music. Everything came together perfectly to tell the story of our day. Having access to the raw footage (which not every videographer provides) was such a meaningful bonus. It’s so well-organized, and we’re incredibly thankful to have every single moment preserved.
We also have to share a special shoutout to Chad. He truly went above and beyond! My husband and I had planned a lift for our first dance, but when he saw my dress, he got a bit nervous and we decided to skip it. Chad, who is a former dance instructor, encouraged us to give it one more try during our first look at the reception space. Thanks to his encouragement and guidance, we practiced and ended up nailing the lift and it turned out to be the best one we’d ever done! It was such a special part of our day, and we owe that to him.
We couldn’t recommend Chad and Lori more highly. Their talent, professionalism, and kindness made such a difference, and we’ll cherish our wedding videos forever.
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Cody R
5.0
10/31/2025
These two truly are the best, most kind hearted people. We could not recommend Cinenomadic (Chad and Lori) enough for a wedding videographer. He was recommended to us another loca...
l videographer and we are beyond grateful we chose Cinenomadic. Not only was he very responsive throughout the whole planning process but he made us feel like we were his #1 priority the entire time even though he had many other projects going at the time (including their own wedding coming up a few weeks later) . The day of, Chad and Lori were very attentive to our vision and timeline while being very independent on such a busy day. They were so great at capturing all the special moments without ever feeling like they were just hovering around waiting. We just received our full length video back and we could not be more happy. We cannot wait to continually go back and relive our day through the video. Getting the raw footage was such a bonus as not many videographers will allow that! Chad did such a great job making sure our dream wedding can be remembered over and over again ! Thank you again so much !
With Love,
Tori and Cody
Ally & Dale G
5.0
2/26/2025
Chad and his wife were great to work with. They were very nice throughout the process and captured wonderful moments throughout our day. We absolutely love the drone footage from t...
he sparklers! They really captured the joy, love and happiness from our day. Thank you!
Alyssa W
5.0
1/20/2025
We are so happy we chose Cinenomadic Films to capture our wedding day! Our wedding video made us cry happy tears as we relived the best day of our lives. Chad and Lori really captu...
red every detail that was important to us on that day. They also helped us to stay on track with our timeline throughout the day which was super helpful. There was such a quick turn around time in getting our video back as I know it takes countless hours to edit all the film from the wedding day.
Sam H
5.0
12/09/2024
Initially we were not planning to hire a videographer for our cost conscious wedding. After stumbling upon Chad's work on instagram, and crying over the love story of a couple I've...
never met, I knew it was a cost worth investing in!
Chad and Laurie are the dream team, with a divide and conquer methodology to ensure no part of your special day is missed. They coach your party into the best poses and even make your dreamed inspirations come true (we wanted a mobster family photo shoot)!
After receiving our video, we are so thankful for the artful and talented compilation of our special day to relive the many moments, seen and unseen, from our wedding again and again! To have a time capsule of video of our family members and closest friends on our special day is honestly one of the most worthwhile costs we invested in for the wedding. Flowers die, centerpieces are forgotten, but video is forever! Do yourself a favor and book Chad now!!
Allison M
5.0
12/09/2024
We were in the deep search of a quality videographer who didn’t charge and extreme about of money when we came across Chad and Cinenomadic Films. They are so talented, kind, and do...
what ever it takes to make your day the best. We met with Chad multiple times on calls as he helps us finalize details and he shared his knowledge to make sure everything went smoothly. His turn around time is so quick! You will not be disappointed at all with your choice!
Alexander B
5.0
11/11/2024
We can not recommend Cinenomadic and Chad enough for a wedding videographer. He was recommended to us by family that had worked with him in the past and we are beyond grateful we w...
ent with Chad and his team. Not only was he very responsive throughout the whole planning process but he made us feel like we were his #1 priority the entire time even though he had many other projects going at the time. The day of, Chad and his second videographer were very attentive to our vision and timeline while being very independent on such a busy day. We just received our full length video back and we could not be more happy. We had to immediately share it with our friends and family because it was just so good! They captured the most important moments throughout the day and we know we can always go back and relive our day through the video. Getting the raw footage was such a bonus as not many videographers will allow that!
Thank you again so much!
Monica T
5.0
11/11/2024
We are SO happy with our wedding video from Cinenomadic!!! Chad and his team are incredibly talented and so good at what they do! They captured our day perfectly and crafted a beau...
tiful video that we will cherish forever and ever. Do yourself a favor and book Cinenomadic because they are the BEST!!!
Alison M
5.0
8/28/2024
Cinenomadic Films captured our day perfectly! We not only loved it, but so did our family and friends! We were able to share it with people who were unable to attend and they were ...
so grateful that they were able to relive the day. Chad was on top of everything and very professional. He replied quickly to emails, planned out the day and ensured he got all shots he needed, while also taking personal feedback. He was personable and positive. We highly recommend choosing Cinenomadic Films to capture your best day ever!
Madeline G
5.0
5/06/2024
CHAD IS THE BEST! With so many options out there, we felt super overwhelmed when picking a videographer. Thankfully, after our first meeting with Chad it was an easy decision. We c...
licked right away and we knew he was the right fit for us. He was super helpful from the beginning, with answering questions, creating timelines, etc. As a past wedding DJ, he knew everyone else we were working with and we could tell he knew the wedding business inside and out.
He gave us our extended video less than a month after our wedding and it was everything we wanted and more. He captured our day perfectly and we are so happy to have this memory to look back. He brought such a positive energy the day of our wedding and we are obsessed with our video!!
Chad and his team are so talented and easy to work with. I can't recommend him enough!!
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Jennifer S
5.0
1/18/2024
We found Cinenomadic Films/Chad through our venue's Facebook group and we are SO happy we did. We were not going to hire a videographer but am so thankful we decided to. Chad was s...
o easy to work with, very responsive and made us feel comfortable being in front of the camera and equipment. He is fun to work with and makes being filmed feel natural. My husband and I feel awkward being filmed and having our picture taken but Chad knew exactly how to stage us and told us exactly what to do and the videos turned out amazing! You couldn't tell we were uncomfortable inside one bit. He also got our videos back to us so quickly. He beautifully captured our wedding day and we are soo happy to have the videos to look back on and relive our day. If you are second guessing whether or not you should have a videographer, just do it! and use Cinenomadic Films! I promise you won't regret it.
Shannon H
5.0
12/27/2023
At the last minute, I decided I wanted a wedding videographer. Thankfully, Chad reached out and was amazing to work with! He didn't waste any time and assured me we would be able t...
o work something out with such short notice. He is very personable and got along great with the other vendors. On the day of, I was running way behind schedule and he and the photographers kept reassuring me everything would be fine and this is MY day, so things can go how I want them to. He had so many great ideas for the film and it truly is a work of art! On the night of the wedding, Chad posted our teaser video and it was so beautiful I couldn't stop crying. I know it is scary, choosing someone to capture the memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime, but you won't regret working with Cinenomadic Films. The high quality of this film is hard to beat and Chad will create a beautiful piece of art from the footage he gets.
Ricky&Melissa H
5.0
11/11/2023
From the very first moment we met Chad we loved him . He was friendly ,warm , welcoming, detailed oriented, focused, kind , patient and full of knowledge. I was very impressed with...
his work ethic. We are so happy we found him and we can’t wait for our Videos.! We found him on our own through the Knott as I was the wedding planner. After speaking with him, we hired him right away. He’s well worth the price, and we would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our day more memorable!
Love,
Ricky, Melissa and Levi ( the puppy) !
FYI, the picture is from our photographer DB Photography . Our video is yet to come but trust me he’s well worth it.
Sarah M
5.0
10/23/2023
Chad and his team were absolutely amazing to work with from day one! Chad took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our vision for the wedding. They made the weddi...
ng day so fun for us and our family and friends felt so comfortable filming with them. They captured our day and love so perfectly and we’re forever grateful to have a video that we can watch over and over again (which we already have)! If you’re on the fence about booking a videographer- do it, and book with Cinenomadic Films!
Kiersten C
5.0
7/20/2023
We went back and forth for a long time deciding if a videographer was worth it and are SO glad that we found Chad. From the very beginning, he was quick to respond, and very easy t...
o get along with! On our wedding day, he kept the mood light, the room laughing, and everyone comfortable. I cannot begin to describe how beautiful our film truly is. He was able to capture all of our big moments and tiny details as well, creating a beautiful way for us to remember our best day yet!
Alex B
5.0
6/16/2023
My husband and I were presented the opportunity to work with Chad only two weeks before our wedding, and despite it being a last minute decision on our part it was stress free and ...
seamless to add him into our wedding day. Chad was such a fun and easy going presence on our wedding day, and did not add to our timeline at all, but rather smoothly captured the moments of our wedding day as they were happening, candidly and joyfully. We had so much fun working with Chad, and couldn’t be happier with the footage he has shown us from our wedding. Without ever having explained the asthetic or vibe we wanted, he has put together footage from our day in such a perfect way. We could not be happier to have video footage of our once in a lifetime moments- we would absolutely have regretted not having him there!
Laura K
5.0
4/14/2023
Our wedding day was by far the most fun day of our lives and Chad captured it brilliantly! Not only did he make us look amazing, but he really captured all of our emotions as well ...
as the emotions of our bridal party and guests. We cannot thank Chad enough for sharing his amazing talents with us. Working with Chad from the beginning was a piece of cake and he touched based with the photographer to make sure things ran smoothly. Chad even put together teasers before the overall video was ready so we didn't have to wait! We are truly blessed to have had such an amazing videographer for our wedding!
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