Podcasts about wedding films

Jared and Jason break down the keys to selling to anyone: Mirroring, signaling, and authenticity. 

It's rare to find a wedding filmmaker who's doing something truly different - but that's exactly what Alex from Mole Hill Media is achieving. He describes his style as “marmite,” drawing inspiration from romcom teasers and reality TV rather than traditional wedding filmmaking.In this conversation, we dive into his unique approach: how he discreetly mics up couples for the entire day using hidden lavs, why spontaneous guest interviews add a new layer of depth to a couple's story, and the process of shaping over 1TB of footage and audio into Netflix-style documentary films.Guest: https://www.molehillmedia.comHost: https://roo-films.comCoda: https://coda-conference.comVidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today:https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stainMusicbed Free Trial + 3 Free SongsTake your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrialRooDogs & Yeti StrapsCustom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphoneshttps://roo-films.com/shop/10% off Offshoot the ultimate file backup manager, use code CODA10 at checkouthttps://hedge.co/products/offshoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Jared discuss a hot topic: storytelling... They explore some of the buzzwords and cliches used in the wedding videography community and explore the true HEART of wedding filmmaking: family. 

Jared and Jason dive into the challenges of starting a new wedding filmmaking brand in 2025 and what we would focus on if we were starting or establishing a new brand in 2025. Even you vets may learn something. 

In this special community episode I will be speaking with Jason from Afterglow Films and Danny from Rizzo Films, but collectively they are known as the brains behind That Wedding Videographer Podcast.We discuss how dynamic pricing and winter focused marketing has helped increase business turnover. The growing strategy of photographers and videographers buying instagram followers, and we get the run down on what we can expect at their upcoming Wedding Videographer Summit.Guests: https://twvp.co.ukHost: https://roo-films.comCoda: https://coda-conference.comVidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today: https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stainGet your ticket to the TWVP Summit here:https://twvp.co.uk/summitMusicbed Free Trial + 3 Free SongsTake your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrialRooDogs & Yeti StrapsCustom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphoneshttps://roo-films.com/shop/10% off Offshoot the ultimate file backup manager, use code CODA10 at checkouthttps://hedge.co/products/offshoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Danny and Jason sit down with Serge from Bride&Groom.Video to discuss outsourcing wedding film edits and how it can transform a videographer's workflow. Serge shares his journey from being a wedding client to building one of the most reliable editing teams in the industry. The conversation covers the benefits of outsourcing, the process of working with Bride&Groom.Video, and how it can help filmmakers scale their business while maintaining creative control.The team also discusses:• Overcoming the fear of outsourcing.• How Bride & Groom Video ensures consistency and quality.• The efficiency of their client portal and Frame.io for revisions.• The impact of fast delivery on client satisfaction.• The upcoming TWVS Summit and Bride & Groom Video's presence at the event.

Jason and Jared discuss (again) why it's so hard for wedding filmmakers to take part in wedding PR and some active steps we believe WE can take to be better partners to our friends in the PR world

Jason and Jared are back for season five... or seven... depending on who you ask... of the WFS Show. The guys discuss creating a course, why awards are dumb, why awards are awesome, and more on this, the first episode of Season Five of the Wedding Film School show!

In today's episode I'm speaking to the newly crowned UK Wedding Videographer of the Year Chris Potter from Christopher James Wedding Films. Chris started his wedding filmmaker career shooting under a wedding photographers brand with incredible success. When circumstance meant that company had to disband Chris found himself in position where he had to rebrand and start afresh alone. In this chat we talk through his instagram strategy that allowed him to hit the ground running, his top tips for capturing wonderfully intimate couples portrait session and how he has moved away from template based feature films, manipulating film scores to create immersive emotion led stories.Guest: https://christopherjamesfilms.co.uk/Host: https://roo-films.comCoda: https://coda-conference.comVidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today: https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stain10% off Offshoot the ultimate file backup manager, use code CODA10 at checkouthttps://hedge.co/products/offshootMusicbed Free Trial + 3 Free SongsTake your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrialRooDogs & Yeti StrapsCustom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphoneshttps://roo-films.com/shop/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Browne of Forged in the North talks building your teams and studios the RIGHT way. Built to last. 

Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films joins us to discuss "videographer's luck", how she captures memorable frames, and the amazing privilege of being a wedding filmmaker.  

Julia Kentner of Julia Kentner Films joins us to talk about how to approach the wedding industry with your eye on making the right connecting, being genuine, and making the leap into wedding filmmaking. 

Lindsey Conklin joins us on this special episode to discuss elevating wedding filmmaking in the industry, couples that "don't want video", and why you NEED to come to Clarity 2024 to hear him speak

We hear about the value of "timelessness" so much and so often in the wedding creative world many of us never stop to ask the question "Wait. Does it even have value to be timeless?" Jason. and Jared explore this concept and the value of trends in setting your art apart from the market in this spicy episode of the WFS Show. 

Today I'm joined by Florida based wedding filmmaker, Miranda Kay Media. We talk about her journey over the last 3 years towards finding her style, about her story sessions she includes in her packages and how they help build connections with her clients - and about how the act of failing quickly has allowed her to refine her craft in such a short space of time.

You might recognise the title of this podcast episode from your favourite podcast out there, MBWF... Well today we were lucky enough to chat with one of the legends in the industry, the man behind the podcast, Ben Journee!  We spoke about how he got into podcasting, AI and his new Editing Course that's launching in January.  We talk about how we think it will benefit us and Ben was kind enough to give you lot a code if you want a discount for the next 48 hours!If you head to the Advanced Editing Workshop - https://makebetterweddingfilms.com/advanced-editing and use the code 'TWVP' when purchasing, you'll get a deal that only lasts for 48 hours so be quick!Here's that fun AI tool Ben spoke about - https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=MBWFAnd here's offshoot to sort you all out when capturing cards - https://hedge.co/products/offshootMusicbed LicenceMB01NDP6C3OFLMKYou all know this by now.... reviews mean the world to us! If you took anything away from this we'd love for you to leave one for us. Leave us a voice note in the DM's and be featured on the podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thatweddingvideographerpodcastDanny Rizzohttps://www.instagram.com/rizzo.filmsJase Hunterhttps://www.instagram.com/afterglowweddings

Clarity is our annual retreat for wedding filmmakers. This year we are hosting the event in NYC and couldn't be more excited but... like... why? We do you need another education event as a wedding creative? Jason and Jared break that down and discuss what you can expect from Clarity 2025. 

Jason and Jared break down their sale process and what they believe are some of the the most important understandings every wedding filmmaker should understand about sales and getting clients and planners to sign on the dotted line. 

Recent winner of South West Wedding Videographer of the year at the Wedding Industry Awards, Becky Maidment from Thompson Wedding Films creates vibrant films full of life that focus in on the true emotions of a wedding day, continuously contrasting sentimental moments with elements of honour and fun.In this chat we take a deep dive into her deliverables which includes a long form video that can best be described as a feature film and doc-edit hybrid. Becky elevates the emotional impact of these films by including long takes with clever use of ambient sound, ensuring nothing of value to the couple is left on the cutting room floor.Guest: https://thompsonweddingfilms.co.ukHost: https://roo-films.comCoda: https://coda-conference.comMusicbed Free TrialTake your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared and Jason answer listener submitted questions about asking clients their budgets, pricing and how to best create a budget for your filmmaking company in this riveting episode sure to change your life and the lives of those closest and dearest to you.

Jason and Jared play a game of "Refund Roulette" and ask the question. "Would you refund a wedding if..." with a few typical (and some weird) refund situations you may encounter as a wedding filmmaker.

Shane McMurray of The Wedding Report breaks down why being data driven, even as an artist, and whether or not the engagement gap is a real thing. 

Welcome to "You Asked," our short form podcast where we answer your questions. Today's question: "why should I use a service to deliver my wedding films?" Our guest, Michael from MediaZilla, sheds light on this vital aspect. MediaZilla is our preferred platform for delivering wedding films due to its promise of lifetime access for our clients, even if we sell or go out of business. Why consider such a service? Firstly, reliability is paramount. MediaZilla ensures flawless playback, backed by a dedicated team committed to maintaining a seamless experience. Secondly, peace of mind is invaluable. With MediaZilla, clients enjoy continued access to their films, safeguarded against potential disruptions or loss. The true value lies in enhancing the client experience. MediaZilla facilitates easy access, seamless sharing, and enduring memories, fostering satisfaction and loyalty. Visit https://howtofilmweddings.com/delivery for a 30-day free trial.          

Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Today's You Asked question was submitted by Esteban Pallajo of Ahavah Media, “How Do You Handle Delivery Times of Your Wedding Films?” Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey

Storytelling is a buzzword in wedding filmmaking that can mean many things to many people, especially when you ask the question "What is GOOD storytelling?" In this episode Jason and Jared dive into Five Ways wedding filmmakers can improve their storytelling in 2024. 

This Episode we're discussing the three distinct markets in the Wedding Filmmaking industry. Hear about our journey and the unique challenges and opportunities each market presents for both seasoned pros and aspiring filmmakers.

2024 is shaping up to be a tough year bookings-wise for many filmmakers. We're here to explore the reality many filmmakers are experiencing and what can be done to turn the tide form your business and the wedding industry as a whole. Spoiler alert: Don't give up! 

We answers listener questions about how necessary it is to woking with wedding planners to elevate in the wedding industry, how wedding educators make money off your lack of success, and what REALLY makes you a luxury wedding filmmaker. 

We hate to say it, but Your Website is More Important Than Your Wedding Films. We aren't saying that your wedding films don't matter (because they obviously do), but whether you like it or not, most couples have made up their mind about you BEFORE they ever watch any of your work. In today's episode, we bring on Website and Branding Expert Austin Blanchard of The Creative Cabana to walk through how he takes his clients to the next level with their branding. Whether you are needing a full rebrand, or just want to level up your website, you don't want to miss this episode. Check out The Creative Cabana's Website: https://creativecabana.co/ Follow The Creative Cabana: https://www.instagram.com/creativecabanaco

In a world where content creators are coming, and they're coming strong, wedding filmmakers are left wondering "So like... does this suck? Am I fired now? Are you gonna stand in my shot the whole day?" and other nervous questions. Jason and Jared discuss the Rise of the Wedding Content Creator.

Jason and Jared have a mini team building workshop, explore various price presentation strategies talk the benefits and perils of being "unique" to stand out, and creating. great working relationship with photographers in this episode of viewer submitted questions. 

Jared and Jason talk about being “educators”, terrible influencers and why they don't want to do that stuff (and the future of the Wedding Film School) in this episode of the WFS Show. 

We're excited to welcome back another guest from across the pond, this week Richard Leng joins Nick to share his story, his passion for film, how he keeps his creative spark going, and much more! 

How do you create more authentic wedding films? This week on the show Nick flies solo for the long overdue return of Madeleine Burgett of Films by Madeleine. Madeleine shares how things have changed for her since she came on the show back in 2020, how she's prioritizing authentic moments, and how she incorporates that into her storytelling. 

The Drakes are always out there breaking the rules and making weird stuff their couples. In this episode we talk through everything that goes into making the Drakes experience so unique for their couples and some ways we can all level up that camera to couple connection. 

Andrew Abajian is an incredible storytelling with flare for the cinematic and creating meaningful narrative structures in his wedding films. We talk story, posing and connecting with couples to create film that are truly meaningful. 

This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Blake Pollino joins John to share their journey working together and 3 different ways they have seen the quality of their films increase over time. Get ready to change your films and change your business!  Join us this week at the Calibrate workshop, get your ticket for the online event here: howtofilmweddings.com/calibrate

The Youngs talk us through working with your spouse and selling photo AND video packages. We even touch on the dreaded "Knot" topic ands give some tips to maximizing your effectiveness on platforms like that.  

Kshitij Sheetak, or Shoot Guru,as he's known in his home country of India breaks down how he uses filmmaking to inspire and empower thousands of young filmmakers throughout India as well as gives us all insight into the ins and outs of shooting Indian weddings. 

Cindy Novotny is one of the global leaders in the hospitality space and a regular speaker at Engage! Summits, the wedding industry's #1 ultra-luxury wedding summit. In this episode we talk about the convergence of luxury travel and hospitality and wedding filmmaking. People buy the experience NOT just the product. 

Should you sign an NDA or not and why? Should you do it for free? How much should you sell an NDA for? We talk all things NDA in this riveting episode. 

Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton has quickly made a name for himself as one of the premiere elopement and destination filmmakers in the world but what if we told you travel weddings are all sunshine and "wanderlust". Stanton dives into the high highs, amazing pros and very real cons of destination wedding filmmaking. 

Bobby and Jason dive into the pros and cons of using your wedding photo and video business to launch multiple lines of business and a few tips on how to NOT go crazy doing it

In this episode, Ben and Meghan share how to unlock your revenue, diversify your income streams, and expand beyond weddingsWe also cover: How to Hire Employees When Finances are Tight, Breaking into Real Estate Filmmaking (How does it work and is it worth your time?), Can you be a world-class wedding filmmaker and run other businesses?, Strategies for Identifying and Hiring the Right Employees, Wedding Horror Stories (Getting sued, fist-fights, & more), and Unconventional ways to easily generate more leads.Connect with: Ben and Meghan on IGConnect with: Ben and Meghan on their website--------------------------------------------

The greatest stories have conflict...but how do you include conflict in your storytelling when a wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of someone's life? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we're pumped to have Hello Tomorrow back on the show again to break down some advanced storytelling techniques that will absolutely improve your wedding films.  Want a deeper dive into storytelling? Check out Hellow Tomorrow's, The Story: A Masterclass for Wedding Filmmakers HERE: Use Promo Code HTFW for 10% Off

If you've ever felt like you're just scratching the surface and not telling deep enough stories in your wedding films, then this episode is for you! This week John and Nick sit down with Adalenne and Rob of Cine Garden Film Co. They share their journey getting started and the fear they shared leaving their full-time careers, how they use story sessions to get deep with their couples, and how they dig deeper than most filmmakers during the inquiry process.