Real Stories.
Real Emotions.
Through a Cinematic Lens
BECAUSE THIS ISN’T FOR NOW. THIS IS FOREVER.
Too often, weddings and milestone events are documented—but they don’t move you. That’s where we come into focus, creating films that don’t just preserve what happened, but let you feel it again. Justin Michael Studios is a New York City–based boutique production company crafting cinematic stories from life’s most meaningful moments.
Founded by Justin Ciambra — a veteran editor and producer with over 20 years of television experience, including Say Yes to the Dress, Pawn Stars, and House Hunters International — we bring a network-caliber storytelling approach to real-life celebrations. Every project is shaped with the same instinct, structure, and emotional clarity that define great storytelling. And each one is personally edited by Justin himself — with the precision and care honed over two decades in unscripted television.
This isn’t just event coverage. It’s a keepsake designed to hold attention, stir emotion, and earn its place beside your most cherished heirlooms.
LONG STORY SHORT
Long Story Short is our signature docuseries-style film—a cinematic, emotionally driven story shaped with the pacing and polish of network television. Each film is produced and directed by Justin Ciambra and filmed by a trusted crew of seasoned television camera operators. With an emphasis on story-first filmmaking, and editorial craftsmanship, your film is built to feel immersive, intentional, and human in every frame.
Think of your wedding as the prequel to the rest of your life—an origin story told with care and intention. It’s a film made not just for today, but for the years ahead. When your children watch it someday, they'll understand what it felt like to be there—what it meant to you, how it moved you, and why it still matters.
“I still can’t believe how cinematic our wedding story feels. It’s like Netflix meets our love story.”
“Justin and his team turned our son’s Bar Mitzvah into a film we’ll never forget.”
“Our Long Story Short captured us so beautifully, we can’t stop watching...and crying”
Have Footage?
Let’s Tell the Story Right.
You’ve captured something meaningful—now it deserves to become something lasting, beautiful, and emotionally true.
When life gets busy, even the most important footage can sit untouched. Liz, for example, documented her IVF journey over nearly two years. Now, we’re turning that into a story her family can revisit and her son can treasure as he grows older.
Together, we craft a final piece with the same depth and pacing that defines every film I create.
MEET THE PRODUCER
I’m Justin Ciambra, the producer and editor behind Justin Michael Studios. For more than 20 years, I’ve worked in television—editing, producing, and crafting stories for shows like Say Yes to the Dress, Pawn Stars, and House Hunters International. I created this studio to bring everything I’ve learned from network storytelling into real life, where the stories are personal and the emotions run deep.
I’ve spent my career in high-pressure edit bays and on fast-paced sets where story is everything. That instinct—to find what’s real, frame it with intention, and make it resonate—is at the heart of every film I create.
My role isn’t behind the scenes. It’s beside you. From our first conversation to the final cut, I lead every part of the process—creative direction, production, story structure, and edit. Each film is crafted with precision, personality, and care. This work is personal to me, and I build every piece to feel that way.
