We can't say enough good things about Jonah, Marlene, and Brad at Small Hour Films. From the very beginning, they were an absolute dream to work with--friendly, responsive, and so incredibly easygoing. On a day that could have been chaotic, they brought a calm, professional presence that helped everything feel effortless. Not only were they super nice and fun to be around, they also went above and beyond in every way. They arrived well before their contracted time and stayed late to make sure they captured every last important moment--big and small. It was clear that they truly cared about getting it all just right. One thing that really stood out was how clearly they understood their creative vision. They were fantastic at subtly directing us and maneuvering around to get the best shots without ever making things feel staged or unnatural. Their eye for composition and storytelling was so apparent in the way they worked throughout the day. While we haven't received the final footage yet, based on their stellar portfolio and what we experienced firsthand, we're already confident it's going to be absolutely amazing. We are beyond happy we chose Small Hour Films--they were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. If you're considering them, don't hesitate. You'll be in excellent hands. read more

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Jonah and Marlene were so kind and such a joy to work with before, during and after our wedding in September. Jonah was always very responsive via email. On the day of our wedding Jonah and Marlene worked seamlessly to capture our day. Our Highlight and Ceremony videos were just stunning. Thank you Jonah and Marlene! read more

From the first email exchange between Jonah (business owner) and I, I could tell he would be really cool to work with. I had checked out his website and seen a sample of his work, and was like "yea right, there's no way my wedding can look that cool!" But I wanted video of our wedding, so we went ahead with our contract/reservation. On our wedding day, I was so right. Jonah and Marlene are the absolute best! So chill, so kind, such positive energy flowing out of them! Working with them was so effortless - I hardly knew when they were shooting! I was the bride at my wedding! I saw everything, because I was there! Right?! When we saw the video highlight of our wedding... there are not enough words!!!!!!! I could hardly believe it was our wedding! I cried, then we watched it on repeat 5 times before my husband and I called and left the most gushing voicemail for Jonah and Marlene. IT. IS. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! I don't even know how many times I've watched that video highlight to date and how many people have given rave reviews about it. Not just how the beauty of the day and all our guests was captured; but the video quality, the attention to detail in the editing with the picture and the songs and words being spoken, the way the vows were cut and interwoven (even though we wrote our own vows). It is perfection! Book Jonah and Marlene with Small Hour Films. They will definitely impress you! read more

Jonah and Marlene were SO FUN to work with at our Wedding in March of 2023 and their level of service was TOP NOTCH. They captured such amazing memories and their QUALITY of videos is superb! I've had everyone I've shared our highlight video with comment on how professional the videos are, they have never seen such high-quality wedding videos before! It's so wonderful to relieve our wedding day through the videos and to see all the moments they captured that we didn't get to witness ourselves the day-of. I can't recommend them enough if you're looking for a videographer! read more

Small Hour Films - Video/Film Production Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you need undercover surprise proposal Videographers that your soon-to-be fiancée will not notice until after the reveal, Small Hour Films' Jonah and Marlene are the people you want to work with! https://vimeo.com/smallhourfilms/proposalmelaniejoshua The photoshoot turned surprise proposal we had was in Lanikai during sunrise with Right Frame Photography as our photographer in partnership with Small Hour Films as the Videographers. I saw samples of their cinematography work and decided to have them on the day of the proposal. I'll get into more details, but if you think you don't need a video of your proposal, please PLEASE reconsider - your fiancée and future self will thank your for it! The morning of instructions were clear and concise - last thing you want is more things to remember while you are trying to formulate your proposal. Quite literally, all I had to remember was to make sure I somehow forget something from the car, walk back, and Jonah will find me to attach a hidden mic. Everything else after that, they had it covered - even the drone shots I requested! Before the actual proposal, even though I knew they were there, I actually did not even notice them at all! But don't let their discreetness fool you. Even being completely out of sight, they were able to capture all of our favorite and momentous moments perfectly on the ground and in the air! The audio from the hidden mic was clear, the footages taken were high quality, and the vision they had in order to curate the video was nothing short of amazing! The way the sequence of events flow together, how the footages are synchronized with the music, and even timing of certain clips with my long-winded speech were just incredible! On top of it all, the turnaround time was fast! We've probably watched the finished product several times already, but the first time we did, it brought tears to our eyes. Just watching it feels like we are reliving that sunrise proposal in Lanikai all over again and we are glad that Small Hour Films' Jonah and Marlene were there as our Videographers. If we have any need for videography in Oahu again, Small Hour Films will definitely be our top choice! They were easy to work with and they made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable! Thank you Jonah and Marlene! read more

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When my husband and I first started researching for our wedding vendors, we came across a Small Hour Films video on Youtube and was instantly impressed by their work. From the moment we connected with Jonah & Marlene via email, we just knew they were the perfect fit for us. They are super helpful, so kind, professional, genuine, down to earth and will truly go above and beyond to help you (even if it's not related to videography). For example, when we asked for advice/recommendations for venues, wedding coordinators, and photographers, Jonah went above and beyond and wrote us such a long, well thought out and detailed email of what information we needed. We live in California so finding the right vendors was challenging. But with the help of Jonah and Marlene, we actually found our wedding coordinator and our photographer for our engagement photoshoot through them! And we were not disappointed one bit. They are so easy to talk to and respond to your emails in such a timely manner. If they do not respond in 1-2 days, they are apologetic which I think speaks volume about the business they run and the customer service they provide. Fast forward to the wedding day, Jonah and Marlene are one of the kindest and most humble people we have met. They have such a positive and calm energy, which is something you need on your big day, especially with all the chaos that may be happening around you. They are awesome! We even found out later on, that they stayed a little longer than our contracted time just to make sure they captured all the fun we had with our guests. So incredible! Once we received our highlight film and full edit, we were so happy and impressed by their work. You can tell they really took the time to make sure that they have captured the most special moments of our day. The attention to details and style of filming won us over! They are so talented and definitely great at what they do. Their work truly tells your story which is such a blessing because this will be something we can look back on, share with our future children, and relive for the rest of our lives. We cry rewatching our video! It was captured so well. We 100% recommend Small Hour Films as your wedding videographer, or videographer for any special event. We are so honored to have worked with such incredible people/team. Our experience was exceptional from start to finish. Thank you, Jonah and Marlene! You guys are amazing! read more

Small Hour Films - Video/Film Production Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Jonah & Marlene were our videographers for our wedding on Oahu in October 2023. We were very happy with the highlight video and full edit video. The highlight video took about 1-2 months and the full edit video took about 7 months. They even sent us raw clips of my brother playing cello for the ceremony. I highly recommend this duo. read more

Jonah and Marlene from Small Hour Films were SO helpful throughout the whole wedding process and very easy to communicate with. Not only was working with them amazing, but they were both genuinely kind, caring people who wanted to do everything they could to make sure my husband and I were comfortable on our wedding day and to make sure we got the perfect videography to capture our special day. They even went through the trouble of suggesting to adjust their timeline to best fit our wedding day schedule so they could catch all the special moments throughout the day like the first look. They're pros at what they do and we felt so comfortable and happy working with them. We have NO REGRETS choosing Small Hour Films and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking into videography for their wedding day! read more

If I could give Small Hour Films a 10-Star rating, I would!!! Had the BEST experience with Small Hour Films (Jonah and Marlene). I went with the surprise proposal video package and they literally KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. First off, they both are amazing people and super easy/fun to work with. They are so laid back and awesome, it just made shooting the videos FUN. Really easy to communicate with and they PROS. The video was jaw dropping amazing. Me and my significant other were in awe of the video. They really captured out personalities, the once in a lifetime moments, and everything in between. Literally, cannot ask for a better team to get your videos done. They'll guide you in every step of the way from beginning to end. Never had to stress once, put your trust into them and they won't disappoint. Wish you guys the best and thank you for help to capture these memories for us. Working with them makes us want to get married in Hawaii, just so that we can work with Jonah and Marlene again haha read more

My wife and I would like to give a very enthusiastic 5 stars to Small Hour Films for their capture of our beach wedding last month. I was referred to them by a friend and had no connection to them personally, and their level of service went way, way beyond our expectations. Here are the main points I'd like to highlight: (1) Communication. From the moment we reached out, Jonah was extremely available via phone or email. We had several specific concerns about capturing the ceremony we planned, and his prompt, regular communication with us quickly made us feel like we were on the same page with the videographers. We were confident they understood what we wanted before we went forward with anything. (2) Effort. Jonah went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us. Because he hadn't shot there recently, Jonah scoped out the site the day before the event to check angles, lighting conditions, etc. As an amateur photographer myself, this spoke volumes for me. He knew what to expect to get the video right the first time, and we were only planning to have one wedding ceremony, so this was important. As an added bonus, Jonah jumped in to help my grandfather with something physical after we had finished shooting. Totally not in the job description, but he was happy to help. (3) Quality of the product. I can't stress enough how impressed we were with the video. I thought for sure the sound quality would be terrible because of the wind, but it was perfect because of Jonah's system of relying on multiple mics to capture the event. The visuals were absolutely superb. We didn't realize it, but Jonah had taken drone footage the day before, which he incorporated into the final product. The video quality was as high as it gets. Finally, the edits of the ceremony were tight and appropriate. They anticipated certain events and captured all the key moments and reactions. Best of all, it was not overly cheesy, though I'm sure they could crank the cheesiness if you wanted. Conclusion: A lot of couples are wary of who they can trust with their wedding video. You can trust these guys. They really, really want to make sure you're happy with the final product, and we were very impressed. Thanks so much, Jonah. read more

Marlene and Jonah from SHF are the absolute best people and their work is amazing! We got married in February in a small, backyard elopement after 3 change of plans due to the pandemic. Marlene and Jonah were so flexible and understanding even with all the last minute changes. By that time I honestly was burnt out of trying to plan and just wanted to get it done - but the day turned out to be better than I could have imagined and I'm SO glad we decided to still have videography even for such a small wedding. Both Marlene and Jonah arrived extra early that morning to strategically place equipment in the tight space and to get their details shots before our photographers to not be in their way. Jonah actually took drone footage either the day before or that morning which added such a special element since the area is where I grew up. Marlene was my main contact on the wedding day and she was so calm and helpful as I got ready. They are absolute professionals and the nicest people, the exact combination you want on your big day! They got our highlight and full ceremony video back to us very quickly and it was AMAZING. There were so many little details I either forgot our didn't actually see and the video captured every element and emotion perfectly. The best way I can think to describe it is it magnified the day. Since we couldn't invite many friends and family, it was perfect to be able to send to them so they could feel like they witnessed the day too. We got so many compliments on the video and of course many tears! In addition to those videos Marlene and Jonah were kind enough to add on a "boomerang" clip for social media and the CUTEST short compilation of our dog Mugsy's best moments of the day! My dog mama heart was so happy (bonus Marlene and Jonah are huge animal lovers!) I would not hesitate for a second to book SHF for their professionalism, attention to detail, incredible quality, and just their overall kindness. They are the exact vendor you'd want. Also, for all the Covid brides I highly recommend doing video even if it is just an elopement or minimony - I am so thankful we made that decision and will forever treasure this video capture of our marriage. Thank you SHF! read more

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This company is awesome. My surprise proposal was on March 28, 2021 Your video of my surprise proposal for my fiance so beautiful. From the aerial view to the filming at the beach . We loved our video For anyone looking for videography in Oahu/Honolulu, I definitely recommend Jonah and Marlene. Thank you Jonah and Marlene for making this day extra special with the video. read more

Jonah and Marlene were the unsung heroes of our wedding reception. Everyone LOVED the video of our ceremony. Many guests asked who did the video, now, I'm here to tell the world... I came across Small Hour Films from a friend's IG tag, checked out their page, contacted them on the price and pretty much went for broke. I mean, I watched their work but I trusted my friend to get the best of the best so I knew it would be good. They responded quickly via email and we only met the day of our ceremony. We signed for only one hour of video but bless their hearts they filmed for the entire duration of over two hours. Talk about going above and beyond!!! I was actually trying to wrap things up because I felt bad keeping my photo and video people longer than contracted but they were the ones that wanted to keep going! The highlight video took roughly two months to put together and OMG it blew my mind. We had a butterfly release and they made it look so magestic despite it not quite going as planned in real life. I was so happy to see it in action and to relive our special day over and over again. We incorporated their video into our slideshow for our reception that took place a couple months later and our guests were so impressed with the artistry that they felt they were at the ceremony too. I hope my friends who are debating of hiring a videographer will change their minds now lol. read more

You can see by my profile that I don't really write a lot of reviews on yelp..however...I HAD to write one for these guys. If I could give them 100 stars, I would.... I am the type of person that does not like to leave things to chance...so naturally, I did my due-diligence when it came to searching for my wedding vendors. My married friends recommended companies like 10th letter media, Aria, Isle media, small hour films, etc. Before committing to one, I spent many days and nights looking at all of their vimeo accounts, their websites, youtube videos, trying to see what their prices were and what services they had to offer. (Photos and videos are the only things you will be left with after your big day so I didn't mind splurging a little on it.) Of all the videos I've seen, I really fell in love with all the videos Small Hour Films had made. I contacted Jonah and Marlene and they met up with Ryan and I for a consult. They were both VERY FRIENDLY and they are very easy to talk to. That was another important thing. You want your vendors to be personable and easy to work with so you and your other vendors feel comfortable. They were great! They gave us their contract along with their price sheet and to my surprise, they were the most afforable ones! Based on their level of expertise, I thought they would be one of the more expensive companies! Obviously it was a no-brainer for us. We signed with them over a year before our big day. From the moment we signed until our big day, I was able to reach out and communicate some shots I wanted to incorporate. They were very patient and accommodating with our ideas and even made some great suggestions. Our wedding took place at the Kahala Hotel and the reception was in the Maile Ballroom. We wanted to use two of their projection screens but the cable they had wasn't long enough to connect the projectors so what did they do? They purchased it and didn't charge us extra for it. We were so grateful! Other companies would have definitely tacked on that extra charge, and then some. On the day of our wedding, Jonah and Marlene arrived and started doing their thing. In our package, we had the SAME DAY EDIT and the DRONE. It was a GREAT wedding. They took us outside to do some sunset drone shots on the beach and peninsula and OMG, IT WAS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! When we played the same day edit, all you could hear in the ballroom was "omg!" "oooooOhhh!" and "ahhhh!!" Everyone was AMAAAAAZED at their video!! It's only been 3 weeks since our big day but we have gotten dozens and dozens and dozens of feedback from our guests and one thing seems constant....YOUR VIDEO WAS AMAAAAAAAAZING!!!!!! I kid you not when I say that EVERYONE LOVED THE VIDEO!!!!! I seriously watch the video at least 2x a day haha! It sounds silly but the video is THAT good! We all can't wait until the FULL VIDEO comes out!!!!! Thank you so much Jonah & Marlene! You guys are seriously THE BEST In the whole industry!!!! We are sooooo happy with your work!! :) You guys should seriously book them before their prices start to go up!!! NO JOKE!!! You won't regret it! read more

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Small Hour Films is not simply wedding videography. Marlene and Jonah are artists that tell human stories through films that are fun, entertaining, and at times profound. 5 STARS! * THEY ARE A JOY TO WORK WITH SHF communicates well, their professionalism is clear from the moment you meet them, to the early hours of the wedding day when they set up the mics and begin shooting, to the hours of scrutiny poured into the final products--all the way down to the beautiful Blue Ray discs they made us! * FANTASTIC DAY HIGHLIGHT VIDEO Everyone who watched the Day Highlight Video said that it was the best wedding video that they'd ever seen and they were amazed that it happened to be our wedding. They captured the emotion and humanity of my family. * THEIR FILM BROUGHT VIEWERS TO TEARS The wedding day highlight video they produced brought everyone I showed it to -- even coworkers -- to tears. Somehow they were able to distill our wedding day into a five-minute montage that makes you believe in true love between a new husband and new wife. * HIGH PRODUCTION VALUE The editing was great, they were able to find the special and humorous moments and cut them together so that they were funny, touching, and bigger in meaning than just our wedding day. The drone shots increased the production value immensely. The moving camera shots, and the wonderful compositions all have top-notch Hollywood studio written all over them. * FILMMAKERS ON THE RISE! Jonah and Marlene are young and ambitious, and from their final product you'll clearly see that they have big aspirations for their filmmaking craft. Hire them!!! Watch the Wedding Day highlight video here: https://vimeo.com/128564085 read more

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We discovered Small Hour Films when we first started planning our destination wedding in Oahu. Jonah and Marlene were incredibly prompt with their email communication even though I was inquiring about their services more than a year and a half out from our wedding date. We ultimately decided to elope on Maui instead (by then I had watched all of their videos of Vimeo) and knew we had to fly Jonah and Marlene to Maui to capture our special day. They are so friendly, professional, and truly go above and beyond to capture every small detail and moments of the day. We are terribly awkward in front of any camera but they made us look so beautiful and natural in the final video. Jonah and Marlene were also very accommodating and were able to finish our highlight video within a week so we could share our elopement with our guests at our reception. We truly loved working with Jonah and Marlene and couldn't have picked a better duo to tell our love story. read more

Where do I begin?! Hiring Small Hour Films was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We were crunch for time as we decided to get married last minute. With only one month to plan our intimate beach wedding with just us two, we knew we wanted to capture our Big day to share with our family and friends back home in San Francisco. After my husband showed me their website I immediately emailed them. Jonah responded so quickly, and we were so relieved they were available. After our first phone call we knew Small Hour Films was the perfect fit for what we envisioned for our Wedding day. They were informative, professionally and simply had the warm Hawaiian touch. You would initially imagine planning a destination wedding to be quite stressful but in our case it was painless. We were not familiar with the area and asked them for recommendation on what beach and what time our ceremony should start would be best for us based on our needs. We couldn't be happier with the beach we chose, it was perfect! From their prompt email responses, professional recommendations and details we couldn't help but get excited for our vision to come to life. On our Wedding day they were such a delight to work with. They were on time, prepared for every scenario, professional and warm. My husband and I felt at ease the entire day. Since it was just my Husband and I they were so kind to assist him with his boutonniere and Marlene helped me get into my dress. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and were on schedule with our timeline. When we received our highlight video we couldn't help but cry tears of joy of how beautifully they captured our intimate wedding. The video exceeded our expectations, they are masters of editing. Jonah and Marlene are AMAZING filmmakers who are passionate about their artistry. Their creativity and vision will not disappoint. Even our 3 year old daughter cried when she watched it and said, "Mommy this makes me so happy, I want to watch it again!" We were sad to say our farewell to the both of them at the end of our Wedding. We felt like old friends saying bye. Small Hour Films is the epitome of world class service. We recommend this Film Company to all our friends and family. Mahalo Jonah & Marlene for truly making our Wedding Day one to remember. Tips: Add the Drone feature to your package, it captured our day so beautifully. It adds so much character to your Wedding video Book quickly as they get booked fast Be as detailed about your vision of how you want your day to be captured Send your Wedding day itinerary, it helps to plan the day read more

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LOOK NO FURTHER-SHF IS WHO YOU WANT TO HIRE FOR YOUR WEDDING!! We did a destination wedding in Oahu and were trying to plan our wedding from Texas. Small Hour Films team is hands down the best team we have ever had the privilege to work with. From the initial point of contact, to thorough explanations of how they would capture our special day, I felt reassured from day 1 that we were in good hands. They even went the extra mile to do further editing with our wedding footage per our request, even though it had been one year after our wedding! They will not stop until their client is satisfied, a trait that is very hard to find especially within the wedding industry. We have received NUMEROUS compliments on our video footage and how the quality is nothing like anyone has ever seen. If you are a bride, trying to find the perfect video quality for your special day, don't look any further-hire small hour films today!!! You will be extremely satisfied!!!! read more

We are so lucky to have our wedding before COVID shut everything down! Jonah and Marlene were absolute professionals, and captured our wedding perfectly in the videos. From the scenic shots to the special moments you can feel the emotion as if you were there. Every time we watch our videos or show others, it always impresses and amaze. Jonah and Marlene got to know us before the wedding and our personalities came through which made it truly our own. Trust me they are not the usual cookie cutter type. They are truly genuine people who will give you that personal touch. In addition, we had no wedding planner, but Jonah and Marlene helped us with the schedule. It ran so smoothly and we were able to enjoy our special day. Thank you guys so much. The videos are truly special to us. read more

I don't know where to begin, but I guess I should start off with the fact that if you're reading this post, then go ahead and already book Small Hour Films!!! Jonah and Marlene are THAT GOOD! They are super nice, laid back, always check in with you, and they make video magic. They make it a point to "blend in" and it never feels like they are in your way on the big day (sometime I didn't even know they were filming!). Pricing is very reasonable; a same day edit was not a "must" for us, but after seeing it at the reception we were blown away. I can't wait to see our day-long edits as well!! If you want to see a sample of their work, check out our same day edit: https://vimeo.com/smallhourfilms/ashleyandrew read more

We had our destination wedding in Oahu in June 2016. Videography was not a priority or "must have" for us. Our planner introduced us to Jonah and Marlene and based upon our pleasant meeting, their great work, and very affordable pricing, we decided to book them. It was the best decision and vendor that we worked with. During our wedding day- you barely notice their presence since they stay out of your way. Few months later, our Day Highlight video came and we can't stop watching it over and over and immediately shared with our friends and family. Jonah and Marlene captured the emotions of our big day and we were able to relive such a beautiful moment for us. The only thing we dislike is hearing our own voices. Overall I would highly recommend them and to consider videography even if you don't think it's a priority. We watched our Day Highlight multiple times and only looked at our photos once. It was the least stressful part of our wedding and well worth the price. Their packages include Day Highlight and Full edits which is such a bargain since most vendors consider these as add-ons. Thank you Jonah and Marlene for being the least stressful part of our wedding planning and being so pleasant to work with! read more

On May of 2013, my husband and I started planning our wedding for May of 2014. We didn't know where to start. A bunch of people said we should go to the wedding cafe to get some input on wedding vendors, did that and it's a great start, but most if the vendors weren't the right ones for us. We also went to the wedding expo and that was just way too much for us. I felt like I was being bombarded with vendors and getting all their info, but when I got home, I was like who are these people again?! That's when I decided to go and seek help from our Yelp GURU (my sister in law, Emi)! She suggested Jonah, from Small Hour Films. She has used him many times past and present at her Yelp events. We decided to give him a call and give this guy a chance for an interview. Hiring wedding vendors are like hiring employees to work for you! Weddings are like your baby, which you put a lot of money, time and effort into something you dream of. So if you want great results, you gotta hire great people to get the job done right! We finally set a date to meet Jonah, and about an hour into our meeting, I thought to myself....he's the one. I know that I can be very meticulous, overbearing, and a control freak! But hey who isn't when it comes to their wedding?! He listened to everything we (or should I say Wendy) had to say about what I wanted as far as a videographer could do for our wedding. He was very patient and what I loved about him was that he took notes about everything I said that I wanted/needed. Thank god that he took notes because along the way as the date got closer, I got so caught up without other vendors and little details of the wedding, that I forgot what we had talked about previously with Jonah! A couple moths til our wedding date, we had to choose pictures and songs for the slide show. Jonah was great at helping us out. He made sure that the pictures we chose were decent, so that on his end, he could do the best he can at making the slide show perfect for us. The song part was the most difficult. We gave home some songs that we wanted to use in the slide show and for the rest that we couldn't think of, he and his girlfriend Marlene came up with some of their own great ideas that the could incorporate into the slide show so that it would flow well together with the songs that we chose. As the big day arrived, Jonah and his staff arrived ON TIME to our hotel, did whatever they had to do, and left to meet us for our ceremony and reception. They were very professional about not getting in the way of things and very considerate of other vendors at the same time. As our great night came close to an end, we all finally got to see the final product, which consisted of our slide show with the same day edit. I was so happy how Jonah and his staff, especially Marlene who did the same day edits, could deliver and make our night even that much more unforgettable. I loved how our slide show came together, I cried when I got to see the same day edits from our ceremony earlier, and even better they posted our same day edits for us to share with others to see who couldn't make it to our wedding. I can't wait for our video to come, which they have been working so hard on! Overall, Brendan and I are very please to have Small Hour Films be a part of our special day, and couldn't have asked for a better team to work with! Thank you Jonah and your staff for everything! read more

Planning a destination is quite stressful. Jonah has been very responsive, accommodating, and patient with the planning process. He make me feel comfortable and by far the most responsive vendor I've ever dealt with. His price and the quality of his work is impressive. I will update the review again after the wedding. I can't wait to work with Small Hour Films. read more

Small Hour Films did an amazing job with our wedding highlight and ceremony video. They captured all the great moments from our first look and ceremony to create a memorable highlight video. I'm so happy to have worked with them because they have a great eye for catching the genuine shots between my husband and myself as well as our interaction with our guests. It is so difficult to remember everything that happened when you're the main event, so I'm super happy to have this memory to play back whenever I feel nostalgic. Jonah and Marlene are great people to work with. They are nice and easy to work with. They always responded to my emails within the day if I ever had a question. Also, they followed up with me to ensure everything was prepped for the big day. You hardly notice them while they are there doing their work. My husband and I love their work, along with everyone else we shared it with. I highly recommend anyone looking for a videographer to work with them! read more

In one word...PHENOMENAL I was tasked to find a videographer to capture the memorial service of my cousin, a Captain for the Honolulu Police Department, who very suddenly passed away while on duty. I have planned many events, but never a funeral, and had never been to a funeral for a fallen officer. My cousin has 3 young daughters. It was very important to his brother to hire a professional videographer to capture this event so they could look back on that day with pride in the way their dad was honored and remembered. And also for them to see how many people really loved their dad. Having never hired a videographer before, I put the call out of Facebook if anyone could refer me to one. Jonah & Marlene of Small Hour Films were referred to me by a friend who is also a professional photographer. I emailed Jonah right away and he called soon after. I could tell by our phone call that they were the right people for this special job. From then on Jonah's communication was excellent. He always kept me informed and responded in a very timely manner and was always very professional. What struck me first was his sincerity with regards to my cousin's passing. He wasn't just out to book the next event and make a buck. I really appreciated that. On the day of the event he brought a team of 3. They were there for 4 hours. They were all incredibly professional and respectful of the fact that it was a memorial service. They were never intrusive and always keep me in the loop of what was happening, always checking with me to make sure they were filming everything the family wanted filmed. They didn't miss a thing! After the service Jonah kept in constant contact with regards to the status of the edit and also included me in the creation of the keepsake dvd jacket cover and disc, which I really appreciated! On a number of occasions I received emails from Jonah in the wee hours of the morning, the latest were around 4:30am. He was committed to getting the final cut just right, even if it meant staying until 4am just to have to get up in a couple hours to go to work! That's dedication! I received the email saying the link was ready to view this afternoon. I watched it immediately and I was BLOWN AWAY! It was more than I could've ever expected! The quality of their filming and the edits were PHENOMENAL! I am so happy that our family, especially my cousin's daughters will truly be able to look back on the day and smile...and cry...but really smile at the way he was honored, not just through the sevice itself but through the way this video was put together. I can not thank Small Hours Films enough and I will not hesitate to hire them again for any event. I will definitely refer them to anyone and everyone! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! read more

Jonah and Marlene are so talented, sweet and professional. We had booked them on a recommendation from a friend and I didn't even bother interviewing anyone else. I felt immediately at ease with them and confident in their work. We got the 8 hr package and they even stayed a little longer to capture some epic dancing shots! They were responsive and on time, friendly and easy to work with. After receiving the final product I am so happy we went with them. I am absolutely stunned and blown away after watching my highlight and full video. I literally cried each time I watched and re-watched the video, they did such a beautiful job. They captured all the good "feels" of the day, weaved in the music seamlessly and were able to capture glimpses of practically every guest! On the day of, I didn't really even know they were there... a great skill of capturing the day but being non-intrusive. Everyone asks who did the video because it is that good! I recommend them to anyone and everyone! read more

Small Hour Films are seriously the BEST duo videographers ever. First, communication prior to and during the wedding. Super nice. Super friendly. Super accommodating. Just two super awesome, amazing people that we guarantee anyone will love working with. Next, pricing. Super reasonable. We definitely think they are worth at least twice more than what they charge. AT LEAST. Maybe thrice. Or even quadrice. Is that a word? Finally, video quality. We can't say enough how happy we are at how the highlight and full-length video came out. Ceremony, vows, reception speeches - everything was captured perfectly. I love how they cut in and out of our reactions and the reactions of the audience to make it more engaging. But probably the single biggest reason I love Small Hours is this: My mother actually passed shortly before my wedding and just knowing she wouldn't attend was one of the most painful feelings in the world. But through some miracle, a dove flew in and out of multiple drone and location pan shots in the intro of our highlight video. First, in the drone shot of the beach. Next, in the closer drone shot of the hotel. And finally, it landed in the pan shot of the ceremony location. To me, it looked almost as if my mom was flying down from heaven to see our wedding. Those shots were so powerful that I cried and it's these small miracles that they captured that make us so glad that we decided to go with Small Hour Films. read more

My teen daughter and I had amazing time working with Jonah and Marlene for our 'family' videography in Oahu. It was probably their first time not working on proposal or a wedding. lol! Jonah was super responsive on my emails, even if it was strange or last minute requests. They were there much earlier than us. And it probably went over the one hour session we agreed on. I love that they were very laid back and didn't think this small session was silly. The final product came out incredible (the content, cinematography etc) with my favorite background music. It was much more than I was expecting. So glad I found them here! read more

There is no question why this company has all 5 star reviews -I'd give it more if I could! Jonah and Marlene were so awesome from our very first interaction with them. They are quick to respond and so easy-going to answer all of the crazy questions I had. Leading up to the day, they were very open and made me feel comfortable knowing they are here to help. The day of the wedding was rainy and windy but that did not bother them one bit! They came prepared and were so open to stand in the pouring rain to get the best shots. They were professional and soaked by the end but the final film was nothing short of magic! It was everything I dreamed of and more and I can't stop watching the video over and over. Thank you Jonah and Marlene for such a memorable experience! read more

Oh my goodness, if anyone deserves a 5 star review it's Small Hour Films! I wish I could give them 100 stars! They were also recommended by both my wedding planner AND photographer, so that's saying a lot as well. Jonah and Marlene are the two sweetest and most patient people you could come across. We purchased their same day edit package and added on a Love Story interview. For what we got, the prices are more than reasonable for a videographer. We wanted something special for the love story, and Jonah and Marlene were able to accommodate, meeting up with us several times to get the perfect shots (more about that in a bit). They suggested great places to shoot and we were able to film during the sunrise, which was so fun! For the interviews, I along with the other interviewees were very nervous in front of the camera, but Jonah and Marlene's easy-going personalities made it so easy to just "talk story" instead of it feeling like being interviewed. By the end of it we were all commenting on how it wasn't so scary like we thought it was going to be. The week before the wedding they offered to let us see the love story interview ahead of time but we declined, wanting it to be a surprise along with our guests. By the time the wedding came around, seeing them again was like seeing old friends. During the ceremony I hardly knew they were there! During the reception, we finally got to watch the love story interview and the same day edit and I could not wait! As a person who plans things out and always knows exactly what she wants and has an exact vision in my head about how things should look or go, both videos EXCEEDED my expectations. From the song choice (I chose a few for them to pick from) and the different shots that they got, to the execution, it was exactly the mood and the perfect shots that I wanted to portray and they captured so much more. It showed a bit of my personality and my now husband's personalities in each shot, as well as our love for each other. The sunrise shots were absolutely amazing! We got so many laughs, joyful tears, and comments from guests about how it was the best part of the night! After the wedding, Jonah and Marlene quickly sent a link of the two videos. It was great because my grandpa unfortunately was unable to make it so I was able to show him the videos the next day. I swear I watched the videos about 10 times or so within the week of getting the link. Jonah mentioned they wanted to fix a small audio issue in the love story interview. I nor any of my guests saw (or heard) anything wrong with the video, but that just shows that Small Hour Films strives for perfection in everything they do, even when the issue is not noticeable to the normal human eye (or ear). We also ran into some problems with the final payment (that was completely my fault), but they were so patient and understanding about it. Overall one of the best decisions I made for the wedding was hiring Small Hour Films. I often find myself wondering about finding reasons to hire them again, since I obviously will only be getting married once. Do they do birthday parties? Retirements? Overall I hope that my review can help you decide to hire them, they really are the best! Not only were they an absolutely amazing vendor, but they've become great friends as well!! read more

If you only read this first part of my review, I have two things you must know... 1) Jonah and Marlene and the SHF crew are literally THE BEST EVER!!! 2) If you're on the fence about whether or not to pay the extra money for the same-day-edit, PAY IT! Cause it's totally worth it! From the very beginning, we absolutely LOVED how responsive Jonah and Marlene were via email. In less than 24 hours, we had a response. It's amazing to think that they're able to make that happen... let alone sleep. Wedding planning can be stressful by itself so when you add vendors that don't respond it makes things even worse. But fret no more, because this crew has to be the most responsive vendors we worked with throughout our wedding planning process! After our first meeting with them we knew they were the videographers for us because not only were they professional beyond their years, but their easy-going energy and friendly smiles put us at ease. First and foremost, we wanted to find a team that we felt comfortable with as they literally are with you your entire wedding day! Instead of just finding another videographer team, we wanted to find that ONE team that really fit us... people who we'd want to hang with outside of our wedding day because they're just that cool! Lucky for us, we found SHF. On the day of our wedding day, the SHF team arrived early to our venue with smiles on and ready to work. And boy did they work. I've never seen a team work harder. They were doing everything and anything to get that perfect shot. And I think the icing on the cake was that you could tell they werne't working hard because it was just "their job", but that it came from a genuine place. They are passionate about what they do and love doing it. As our wedding day continued I noticed that Marlene was sitting in the corner on her computer. From a glance you would wonder what she's doing, but after inquiring I found out that she was starting to edit our Same Day Edit! I was in shock! She was editing from the very beginning of the day to the very last minute before we played it. Words will not do it justice as this video was just straight amazing. It brought me and my guests to tears and captured ALL of the BEST moments of our wedding ceremony and into our reception. It's truly AMAZING what the SHF team can do in the amount of time they have. After our wedding we had at least 10 guests come up to us separately to tell us that they've never seen anything like it and that they couldn't believe how well it turned out. They were shocked that something of that high quality was completed in the short amount of time. And I have to agree... I'm still in shock. Marlene, you are an editing genius and have a gift for creating these breathtaking, emotional same day edits that just blow everyone's mind. Jonah you're just as amazing. :) Long story short, if you're looking for a videographer team that is easy to work with, friendly, professional, talented and hard-working, then look no further. I can confidently refer this team to anyone and everyone I know as one of the best videographers here in Hawaii. Don't let their young looks fool you... they are GENIUSES. BIG MAHALO to the SHF team for your dedication and passion for what you do. Jonah, Marlene, you both are amazing and Adam and I couldn't have been more blessed to have you there with us on our big day. Thank you for capturing each moment with the love and care that you did. read more

When deciding on a destination wedding in Honolulu HI I had no idea where to being to look for a videographer. I wasn't even sure that I wanted one but read in every wedding must have that it was at the top of the list. The photographer that I booked recommended Small Hour Films so I went with it not even sure of what to expect. They were absolutely amazing to work with! Very sweet and quiet I didn't even realize they were in the church filming at one point. We received our highlight video not that long ago and I was completely blown away. Even my husband (who didn't want videography) was very pleased with the video. They beyond met any expectation we would have had and are so much better than any wedding videos that I've seen. I would recommend them to anyone looking for videography for their special day. They have an eye for capturing the right moments at the right times and create a perfect memory that you can have forever. read more

Jonah and Marlene are absolutely amazing at what they do. When we first started to review and search for our vendors, I was pretty clueless and was shocked to find out how much video and photography is. The wife and I just got done watching SHF's final product from our wedding and was just blown away. We literally felt like we were experiencing the wedding all over. It's true when people tell you the wedding goes by so fast. The video really helped us cherish that special (and very expensive) day. If you're in the market for a wedding videogrpaher, I highly recommend Small Hour Films and take the opportunity to meet them. You will not be disappointed and will be beyond happy with their final product. As with all great wedding vendors, I believe they are busy every weekend so best to book with them at least a year in advance. Ok, so here are my thoughts on SHF: 1. Pricing - we researched several wedding videographers. SHF was close to the median range. You can go to their website and check out their video portfolios. For us, their video and quality sells itself. 2. Meeting - we had our initial meeting with Jonah and Marlene (owners). They are one of the most down-to-earth people you can meet and can tell they are very passionate about what they do. After our meeting, we just felt in our gut that they were the right people for the job. We had 100% confidence in them. 3. Great feedback and fast response- Jonah and Marlene are on top of it. You send an email and they typically answered within a few hours, followed up with requests promptly. This was essential for us and one less thing we had to worry about. (which is huge for wedding planning!) 4. During the wedding - they are so patient, experienced, and professionals at what they do. They know exactly what to say to make you at ease (during a very stressful day!) They really should look in to being part time business consultants on excellent customer service. 5. Video - quality of the video is impeccable. They really know how to catch the simple yet powerful moments. They really have an eye for how to capture the moment and able to lay it out on the screen to make you feel like you're there. Everything was shot in HD+ and it feels like you're watching a professional documentary. Thanks again, guys! read more

High quality filmmakers at cost-effective prices! Feel free to stop your search now! Story: Jonah and Marlene of Small Hour Films were referred to my fiancé and me by our wedding photographer Frank Amodo. From the point of first contact (email), Jonah and Marlene have been nothing less than professional, kind, fun, and creative. Small Hour embodies the Spirit of Aloha--so if you are having a wedding in Hawaii (or anywhere else!), they are your peeps! The staff were always attentive to any ideas and questions we had. They met with us in-person and inquired about our vision for our videos. They helped us build upon that vision and actualize it. We wanted videos that showed love, family, and had a hip vibe. They captured that COMPLETELY. We ended up with 4 videos: 8 minute day highlight video; full ceremony; full reception; and, an artsy "What is Love?" video that showed interviews with our guests sharing their wisdom on love. Small Hour did this all with no problems in a timely manner beyond our wildest expectations! At the last minute, we added a drone through Small Hour to capture the Ko'olau mountains in the backdrop of our outdoor wedding and our whole wedding party from an aerial view. While the drone was a bit of a distraction (due to having a robot hovering over the end of the ceremony), the video output was invaluable and really added something unique and special to the final cut! Vibe: This company is very professional and accessible--easy to talk to, fun to work with! When you meet Jonah and Marlene, you feel like you are meeting new friends who really want to make your wedding special and capture the tiny nuances that only trained observers pick up. You won't find arrogant filmmakers here, only awesome, positive people! The service: Prompt communicators over email, phone, and text. Specialized attention to all our creative needs. Arrived early on wedding day. Hand delivered final DVD + blu-ray disc + thumb drive in LOVELY personalized CD case. You cannot ask for anything more! Except maybe a foot massage but you wouldn't want that anyway from your filmmakers! LOL! Overall: I would hire Small Hour Films again in a heartbeat! I am already recommending them to all my friends and family. Looking forward to working with them again for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary, birth of our first child, etc.! Judge for yourself: https://vimeo.com/128564085 Tips: I know there is A LOT of competition in Hawaii for videographers but really, you won't find anyone better at the same value as Small Hour Films. If you decide to use the drone during the ceremony, I would recommend working with Jonah and Marlene about how to time its flight so as not to break the flow of the recessional at the end of the ceremony. Or, you can just alert your guests at the beginning of the ceremony that a robot will be flying overhead and just to act as natural as possible . In any case, our guests got a kick out of seeing the drone and everyone LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the videos. Mahalo nui loa, Jonah and Marlene, for creating works of art that we can treasure for the rest of our lives...and our children's lives! read more

I could not be happier with the wedding video Small Hour Films produced for us. Having been familiar with Jonah and Marlene's side projects and art work, I knew I was working with talented individuals but I was simply blown away with the finished product. They crafted a wedding film that better encapsulated my own taste and personality than I could have even articulated to them. The details they were able to capture and then seemlessly weave into a video that truly told the story of the day were pure magic. Everyone who saw our video loved it. I was extremely hesitant to even do a video because I thought it would be weird watching myself in a video, but they caught all my good angles and cute moments with my husband which I would never have remembered on my own. I'm pretty sure they use some sort of pretty person filter that makes everyone look better which doesn't hurt either. Your wedding day is so full of happy memories that there is no way you'd be able to store all of them in your head without some help--so just get a video! In terms of service, Small Hour Films was first class. They coordinated with us ahead of time and arrived on time to get some shots of us getting ready. They worked perfectly with all the other vendors (wedding coordinator, reception venue etc). Most of the time I barely noticed where they were at any given time so when I saw all the amazing footage they got I was over the moon. Not to mention Jonah and Marlene are just great people and fun to work with. You can tell they take your business seriously and put a lot of heart and soul into their work. Literally every aspect of the finished product is a work of art, including the DVD case our video arrived in. They truly pay attention to every detail. Thanks Small Hour Films we LOVE our video ! read more

I cannot express how happy I am that I found Jonah and Marlene on Yelp.com. We came up with the idea of breaking away from the tradition and doing something unusual for our big day. Well, at least unusual in Poland, where we come from :) We were lucky enough to find out that Jonah was available on that day and that he was happy with our needs - a coverage of an intimate ceremony of just the two of us and a photo shoot afterwards. From the very beginning I could feel wonderful vibes. We communicated with Jonah over e-mails and had a conversation on skype. He is such a warm, kind person. He listens carefully, is very respectful and really cares about how you will feel in the end, with a finished product in your hands. On the wedding day Jonah and Marlene appeared in our hotel to take some preparation shots and then followed us to the beach and a few more places we had our photo shoot at. They definitely went above and beyond what was expected. All the time very focused and devoted. The outcome was mind-blowing. We cried when we saw the video, watched it again and again. Jonah and Marlene managed to put everything together in 1,5 days! When we went back home and showed the video to our family and friends, they were truly touched, just as we were. They absolutely loved it. The highlight showed our whole day and made my family feel like they were there, with us, although thousands of miles away. Thank you Jonah and Marlene! You did an amazing job and what is more, became our friends! We are so happy to have met you. You are beautiful people! Just as the work you do! read more

Hiring Small Hour Films was the BEST decision I made in planning my wedding. I live in FL and wanted to elope to Oahu. I researched almost every videography place in Oahu and decided I would go with Small Hour Films. Jonah and Marlene always responded to any of my questions or concerns promptly through email. The day of my wedding they arrived exactly on time. They were so personable and professional. Throughout the wedding they made me feel so comfortable and I felt like I was among friends. Throughout the making of the video Jonah and Marlene worked with me and captured exactly what I imagined. When I watched the video I cried because it was so perfect. I fell in love all over again. Small Hour Films are the best! Thank you for creating such a beautiful and wonderful MASTERPIECE! read more

One of the best decisions I made for our wedding is deciding on SHF as our videographer. I love Jonah and Marlene's creative work and I can tell they love what they do. They really helped with last minute details of our ceremony and captured our story as truly heartfelt. They are very friendly, professional, and have a good eye in capturing heartfelt moments. Last minute I learned the chair rentals didn't arrive to our beach wedding ceremony and I was stressed how this would turn out on video. Jonah and Marlene saved the day and helped coordinate our guests to stand in 2 lines to create an aisle and then fall back into rows exchanging vows. Our wedding video looked flawless without the chairs, and our destination wedding was beautifully captured. Their prices are reasonable and worth every penny. We have it on blue ray and digitally uploaded to cherish forever. Thankyou for capturing our destination wedding!! Mahalo!! read more

Jonah and Marlene from Small Hour Films produced the most beautiful wedding video for our destination wedding at Turtle Bay Hawaii in November 2015. Being based in Australia, organising a wedding from overseas can have its stressful moments to say the least but none of our stress arose from Small Hour Films. They were quick to respond to all of my emails, arrived early and were an absolute delight to work with. My fiance wasn't so sure about having a videographer at our wedding but was brought to tears when he saw the result. Jonah and Marlene blended right in, we were hardly aware of their presence and were completely engrossed in the moment from start to finish. I would highly recommend including the drone upgrade in whatever package you choose - some of the drone shots in our video ended up being my favourite because it really gave you a perspective of our wedding venue that simply couldn't be captured in photographs. Please feel free to view our video at https://vimeo.com/152058647 and see for yourself! read more

Most amazing people ever. Honestly I don't even know where to start. They deserve all the praise in the world. Jonah actually went to school with my husband and so my husband was pretty insistent that we use them. He couldn't stop talking about how nice Jonah was in high school and would take all these photos of him for the year book. Being the crazy, neurotic person I am, I was like hmm let me just take a look at what else is out there. So I did my research, looked around at other options, pricing differences and watched like 50 wedding videos tearing up after every one of them. We decided to send out emails to a couple of different vendors just to see who was available. Small hour films responded almost immediately with the nicest, sweetest email ever that they were available and I was like ok fine - Let's do this. I am so unbelievably happy that we did. After meeting Jonah and Marlene on the wedding day I immediately felt the kindness, patience and warmth from them. They made everything so fun and easy and you could just feel how much they loved what they do. We had last minute adjustments to the time needed for the day as we needed an extra 2 hours in the morning and Jonah and Marlene were so amazingly accommodating. I didn't actually realize how much work it takes the day of, running around in the sun and to different locations to capture the whole wedding but they did it, with a smile on their face. They honestly deserved every dollar we spent and more. They are professional, creative, enthusiastic and mostly importantly kind. BEST VIDEOGRAPHERS/ PEOPLE EVER. You should book them now. Like right now. read more