Beyond the Awards

On this episode of Beyond the Awards, we are joined by Rob, the creative force behind Pretty in White. A seasoned filmmaker with a background in art school and illustration, Rob was nominated for both Best Cinematography and Best Use of Music at the festival for his striking, vampire-themed film, Till Death and Beyond. Despite finding an aesthetic that clients love and pay for, Rob opens up about...

This week on Beyond the Awards, we sit down with wedding filmmaker and Festival judge Philip White. After reviewing 268 entries for the British Wedding Film Festival, Philip walked away questioning his own creative habits. In this episode, we talk about how that judging experience pushed him to step out of his comfort zone and shake up a style he spent years building. We discuss: Moving away from...

On this episode of Beyond the Awards, we're joined by Scottish wedding filmmaker Stevie, the creative force behind Journal. After 16 years as a photographer, Stevie recently transitioned his primary focus to film, bringing a unique philosophy centered on patient framing. Instead of relying on constant camera movement or hyper-polished staging, Stevie explains how holding a static shot, letting...

In this special episode of Beyond the Awards, we sit down with Mathias from Callenes Films, winner of Best Cinematography at this year’s Festival. This episode was recorded in French and dubbed for our international audience. For Mathias, everything begins with light. From mastering natural and artificial light to creating emotion, atmosphere, and meaning within a frame, he explains how light has...

In this episode, we sit down with Drew from JST Married, winner of Best Elopement Film at this year’s Festival. We venture into the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands to discuss what it takes to craft an intimate, two-person story. We dive into how he manages the delicate balance between active creative direction and letting a couple’s day unfold organically without spoiling the moment. We also...

In this episode, we sit down with Philip London, winner of Best Use of Aerial or Drone footage at this year's Festival. We dive deep into the art of drone cinematography, and why less is often so much more when it comes to capturing a wedding day. Philip shares his unique journey into the industry, from flying manual, high-speed model jets to picking up a camera, and how that precise backgroun...

In this episode, we sit down with Scott from Mackenzie Wedding Films to talk about the journey from working solo to building a fully realised studio. Scott shares how he transitioned from being a one-person operation into leading a creative team, and what that growth really looks like behind the scenes, from finding the right people and building trust, to maintaining a consistent visual style and...

This week on Beyond the Awards, we’re joined by Alex from Molehill Media, known for his interview-led documentary wedding films and winner of Best Use of Sound Design at the Beyond the Awards Festival. Alex shares how a deeply personal experience at his own wedding inspired his now-signature documentary style, built around interviews, real conversations, and immersive sound. From interviewing pare...

In this episode of Beyond the Awards, we’re joined by Jordan from JGVP, winner of Best Storytelling at the British Wedding Film Festival, to unpack what really makes a wedding film resonate. Jordan breaks down his approach to crafting films that go beyond aesthetics, focusing instead on narrative, emotion, and meaning. From the way he shoots to how he edits, everything is built around telling a st...

In this episode of Beyond the Awards, we sit down with Katharine from KAS Films , winner of Breakthrough Filmmaker of the Year at the British Wedding Film Festival. Kas shares her unexpected journey from high-pressure TV production to building a thriving wedding filmmaking business in just a few short years. With a documentary-led approach and a deep focus on authentic human moments, her work stan...

In this episode, we launch Year 2 of the Festival, building on our mission to redefine excellence in wedding filmmaking and celebrate the craft behind the lens. For 2026, the Festival evolves. With new categories, an expanded judging panel of industry filmmakers and visionaries, and the same uncompromising dedication to storytelling, this year marks a significant step forward for the global weddin...

In this episode of Beyond the Awards, we sit down with the creative force behind The Wild Strawberry, Marisa and Ghislain - the duo who took the industry by storm with their unforgettable, rule-breaking films. Fresh off a standout performance at the awards, where they were both heavily nominated and multi-time winners, Marisa and Ghislain dive into the mindset, risks, and instincts that define the...

In this episode, we sit down with Ayla from Wagtail Productions , one of the most distinctive visual storytellers in the wedding film world, to explore the creative power of colour as narrative. Ayla shares how colour grading goes far beyond aesthetics, becoming a storytelling device in its own right. We dive into how she builds a visual language for every couple, why no two films should ever feel...

In this episode of Beyond the Awards, we sit down with Mike from MAC Videography, winner of Best UK Wedding Film, to unpack the creative decisions behind his standout work and why sound design can make or break a wedding film. From subtle foley layers and perfectly timed audio drops, to using natural moments and speech soundbites to heighten emotion, Mike shares how sound acts as the glue that tra...

In this episode of  Beyond the Awards , we’re joined by Robin and Rein, the duo behind  Plus Two Films . In just two years, they’ve made a huge impact on the industry, winning  four awards at the British Wedding Film Festival , including International Filmmaker of the Year and Innovation in Wedding Filmmaking. We talk about how they found their voice so quickly, what inspires their bold creative c...

Welcome to Beyond the Awards. To launch the very first episode, we’re joined by the filmmakers who took home British Filmmaker of the Year at the British Wedding Film Festival. Known as The Wedding Filmmakers, Adam and Rachel are a husband-and-wife team creating bespoke films for high-end clients, often working across Europe and documenting large-scale, multi-day celebrations. In this episode, we...