We started 31films over 15 years ago, inspired to change the industry of “wedding video”. To create films that weren’t cheesy, but had real heart and emotion. Over the last 15 years there’s been this constant passion and inspiration to create films that speak to the heart. This passion has sent us all over the world creating some of the most beautiful wedding films. Even after all this time, we still tear up at the moments we capture. It’s a great honor to create these films for our clients and families.
Wedding films that
speak to the heart
There’s a power in how 31Films tells a story. Not with spectacle, but with soul. Their approach is grounded in the belief that weddings are not performances, but deeply personal narratives unfolding in real time. From the moment they’re commissioned, the team moves with quiet intention; present, attentive, and effortlessly in tune with the rhythm of your day.
At 31Films, story isn’t just what they capture, it’s who they are.
Founded with little more than a camera and a shared obsession for honest storytelling, this Emmy-winning collective has spent the past two decades crafting wedding films that linger like poetry. What began in Texas has since taken them across continents. From candlelit chapels in the Hill Country to sunlit vows in Prague, always chasing the same thing: real connection.
Their team is equal parts artist and empath. They know when to press record, and perhaps more crucially, when to simply observe. That intuition, that restraint, is what gives their films a kind of quiet grandeur.
More than filmmakers, they are stewards of memory, entrusted with capturing moments that will echo long after the last dance. And they treat that privilege with the reverence it deserves.
Our Team
Here you’ll find a collective of friends and creatives who have a passion for crafting some of
the most beautiful and personal wedding films you will see.
JOEY MATHEWS
Owner
RYAN CLEMENTS
Cinematographer / Editor
AARON THARPE
Creative Director
ELYSSA RADENZ
Cinematographer / Editor
TINA CORNELIUS
Studio Manager / Cinematographer
Some Kind Words
‘Emotional, thoughtful story-telling.’ There are no better words in my opinion to encompass the experience of working with 31 Films. As an event planner, we strive for months to create a memorable evening for our clients and their guests. 31 Films always collaborates with our team to understand the true essence of our clients and their overall vision of their event. Without fail, they are always able to document their special moments capturing the exact experience our clients hoped for and that we planned for! They take the time to listen to what is important to every client and put that information to work day-of to not miss any unique, special moments that couldn’t have been scripted. Their exquisite work is only second to their kindness and professionalism which is apparent in every step of the process while working with them. They are a gem to this industry and we are lucky to share their talents with our clientele!
- Keely Thorne Events
"You will not find a more professional, genuine, & creative group of storytellers!! In working with 31 Films, you'll experience their ability to quietly and effectively capture the most raw and intimate moments of your perfect day without being intrusive or directive. They work with each family individually to specifically capture the details that are special and unique to the wedding. Things like grandma's laugh, dad's tears, and that private last dance, all sealed in history with 31 Films magic. From a planner's perspective, they complete a wedding vendor dream team! Their humor, humble spirits and gentle presence help to keep the day stress free and positive. You will never regret this investment for your big day!"
- Rebecca Martens, Belle Events
Jessica & Reva
"We just want to say thank you for creating the most perfect memory of our wedding. I was not sure how a film could be able to portray the genuine and pure happiness that we felt that weekend but you did it perfectly. One of the things that we prioritize is being genuine. The film captures that essence in the most magical way. It is a true representation of us and our values. We cannot thank you enough for blowing us away. We cannot wait to share this film with our family and friends and down the road with our future children."
