Second year wedding filmmakers Andrie Galia and Jay Alicea pull back the curtain on their respective businesses and share their journey of growth and development in the wedding film business. From talking about their weaknesses and sharing their wins to gear reviews and interview with guest filmmakers, Andrie and Jason chat it up with all things weddings.
If you are a Wedding Filmmaker then the Wedding Film School Show is for you. Hosted by Jason McCutchen and Jared Haskell of Stopgolove and Huxley Film, we dive into the depths of how to run a wedding filmmaking biz in the wedding industry. From gear talk, to industry interviews, to straight up mathy business topics, we cover a lot of ground. Give us a subscribe and let us know what you want hear about next!
Grow your wedding film business! In-depth actionable conversations with the best wedding filmmakers in the world. Finally, get the tools you need to create a profitable and life-giving business. ⚡️Hosted by: David Reynosa of Forestry Films 👉🏻 Grab free wedding filmmaking resources: www.theactof.co 🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
Welcome! Are you a wedding cinematographer struggling to advance in the ranks and stuck charging low-mid tier prices for your work? This podcast is dedicated to the business, marketing, and sales aspects of your wedding studio, and also how we personally rocketed our brand to the top of our market through networking, proven pricing methods, and other high end branding strategies. Come join us as we discuss the in's & out's of our niche, speak with other pro's and get their take on certain to ...
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It's Your Wedding Podcast! with Laureland Films
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Advice and tips to inspire modern couples planning their wedding. Hosted by wedding industry professionals and filmmakers, Laureland Films.
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Paving Your Own Path | Fiore Films
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Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films talks about creating her own place in the wedding industry, color grading, and being such a perfectionist she deletes bad shots of her camera.Av Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell
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Adding Swag to Your Wedding Films ft. Matt Shamloo of The Midnight Project
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In this episode of the 2 New Guys Wedding Film Podcast, we sit down with Matt Shamloo of The Midnight Project. Matt and The Midnight Project create LUXURY WEDDING VIDEOS FOR COUPLES WHO PARTY HARD AND LOVE HARDER. In his own words: "I’ve been known to carry a few brides through the rain, so they don’t wet their wedding dresses. Think of me as the f…
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How to scale to $5K+ per wedding while working a full-time job - Andy Ew
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In this episode, Andy shares : How to scale to $5K+ per wedding while working a full-time job We also cover: Is it possible to connect your Faith and Work?, How to become irresistible to potential couples, Introvert hacks on stress-filled wedding days, The secret weapon that your website needs, Why joy should be a core value of your brand, Charging…
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Storytelling As a Wedding Planner
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In this episode Jared and Jason talk to luxury wedding planner Keri Ketterer Walter about storytelling as a wedding planner and what she looks for in a wedding filmmaker. Keri Ketterer Walter is the owner, planner and lead designer of Always Yours Events, a full-service wedding planning and event design company with a specialty in the execution of …
Season 3 is HERE! We talk about the Tolman Media scandal, a company that went from 4000 events to out of business leaving contractors unpaid and couples without photo or video for the 2023 season. How do you got from 4 million dollars to out of business in a matter of years, and is there any place in there wedding industry for these national weddin…
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How to release your inner child - Ariana Everness Films
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In this episode, Ariana shares : How to release your inner child in your films. We also cover: Hippie van life to Top Wedding Filmmaker, Cultivating a quiet soul of compassion, Dealing with depression as a creative, What marketing school won't teach you, How to build a business that lets you express yourself, Why travel will give you an edge in fil…
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How to make planners love you and recommend you 24/7 - Sydney Kuhne
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In this episode, Sydney shares her top secrets for working with Wedding Planners. We also cover: Myths about high-end planners, Should you send pricing to planners?, Secrets to working with the best Wedding Planners, What do planners look for in a filmmaker?, Mistakes you are making that are turning planners away, Working with destination planners,…
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Saleable - Is the Recession Already Here?
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Where are we headed as wedding filmmakers? Should you be concerned about the economy? How do you as a wedding filmmaker plan for potential corrections in the market? In this Salable episode, Jared talks about where he sees 2023 heading and how wedding filmmakers can prepare for the worst!Av Jared Haskell
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Can You Retire As A Wedding Filmmaker?
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Life after weddings is a daunting idea for wedding filmmakers. Not only is the loss of our art scary, but for many the idea of losing our ability to do this job brings up a sad reality: Many of us are not set upon for retirement. In this episode (that is admittedly ALL over the place) Jason and Jared explore the ways that a soloprenuer, artists dri…
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Meet The Filmmaker With 750,000+ TikTok Followers - BSR Wedding Films
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Meet The Filmmaker With 750,000+ TikTok Followers - BSR Wedding Films We also cover: What type of content does best for TikTok?, Is Instagram irrelevant?, Filming for TikTok, How to get ahead of the competition, Types of clients on TikTok, Collaborating with planners as an introvert, Are Youtube shorts the next big thing? Client gift site Brian men…
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Beyond the "Dad Cam"| Josh Helton | A Little Long Distance
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A Little Long Distance is known for their authentic, raw and heartwarming storytelling that reaches beyond the wedding day by using archival footage and various mini DV" dad cams", but in this episode Josh Helton takes us beyond the dad cam to explore wedding storytelling and bring out the authenticity of every couple we film.…
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Wedding Film Influence With YouTube ft. Vu Nguyen
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In this episode of the Two New Guys Wedding Film Podcast, we have a candid conversation with Vu Nguyen of NVU Films, a boutique wedding filmmaker based in the DC area. Vu has recently gained notoriety within the wedding film world for the content on his YouTube Channel. In addition to being a self proclaimed Sony fan-boy and reviewing some of the m…
We talk business a lot here, but believe it or not, but believe it or not shooting well is the KEY to leveling up as a wedding filmmaker. In this episode Jason and Jared dig into some ways that shooting better allows you to tell better stories and some things high end filmmakers are doing withy their cameras that newbies maybe miss out on.…
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The Truth About Destination Weddings ft. Amanda Sanchez
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In this episode of the 2 New Guys Wedding Film Podcast, we interview Seattle based wedding Videographer Amanda Sanchez from ReClick Creative. We discuss the ups and (not often talked about) downs of traveling for weddings. Destination wedding videography is an amazing and rewarding way to capture some of the most exotic locations and couples/ famil…
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Make Wedding Photographers LOVE You | Lindsey Conklin | Le Rêve Films
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If you have filmed weddings for any length of time you know photographers and filmmakers don't always see eye-to-eye at weddings but this doesn't HAVE to be the case. Jason and Lindsey talk about creating a inspiring, fun, and profitable work environment with as filmmakers shooting along side wedding photographers. Heck. You may even grow to like t…
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Make Wedding Planners LOVE You | Lindsey Conklin | Le Rêve Films
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Wedding Planners are essential to maximizing your income as a wedding filmmaker and anyone can create incredible working relationships with the wedding planners they work with if they follow a few basic principles. Lindsey Conklin of Le Rêve Films joins us to share his expertise on creating amazing connections with planners, no matter what the wedd…
In this 4th episode of the 2 New Guys Wedding Film Podcast Andrie and Jay discuss the importance of capturing great audio in all forms. Conversations about specific devices are also had during his episode as well as certain parts of the day we should be capturing the sounds of the environment. For comments and suggestions, feel free to reach out to…
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How to be the top 1% of wedding filmmakers making money right now - Capture Colour
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How to be the top 1% of wedding filmmakers making money right now - Capture Colour We also cover: How to chase excellence without losing your sanity, The dark side of elopements, Why sucking can actually mean progress, Effortless secrets to find your dream client, Why It's okay not to be the best, How to be grateful in the midst of failure, What ri…
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From 0-60 in Three Years | Kyle Smith | 87 & Smith
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Kyle Smith of 87 & Smith talks his approach to color and editing and what it was like to go from a brand new biz in 2019 to averaging $7500 a package in 2022. Spoiler alert: It wasn't magic.Av Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell
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How to find music 50% faster and build a bulletproof business with your spouse/partner - Sea Jay Films
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How to find music 50% faster and build a bulletproof business with your spouse/partner. We also cover: How to charge more without increasing quality, Music discovery secrets, Optimizing your team on the wedding day, How to build your week for maximum productivity, Doing the work no one wants to do, Best workflow for blending multiple songs, Missing…
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Where Am I Essential in my Photo/Video Biz?
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Bobby and Jason talk through the "do everything" mentality of the wedding creative and how irreplaceable person syndrome may be negatively affecting your biz... And what to do about it.Av Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell
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How to be an empathetic filmmaker in a non-stop noisy world - Kathryn Majic Blnk Films
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How to be an empathetic filmmaker in a non-stop noisy world - Kathryn Majic Blnk Films We also cover: Slowing down, Embracing your inner child, Competitive gymnast to wedding filmmaker, Missed deadlines and late films, What Kathryn charges and includes in her packages, Purchasing an office/studio, Redefining what it means to be a full-time wedding …
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Salable - How to Price your Wedding Films and Photography
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How much should I be charging for my wedding films or photo work? When should I raise prices? Should my pricing be on my website? Pricing can be a hard topic to tackle when you're first starting out. In this first episode of Salable, a Wedding Film School Podcast, we dive into the when where and how to price your work. Have specific questions? Reac…
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How to master storytelling (The honest truth) - Hello Tomorrow
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How to master storytelling (The honest truth) - Hello Tomorrow We also cover: Making films that aren't boring, Using the secret tool of conflict, Making strangers love your films, Why gear does matter, Using story to charge more, Wedding horror stories & more. 🔥 Grab: Hello Tomorrow Storytelling Masterclass 👉🏻 (Use code THEACTOF for 20% off) Connec…
We all know Musicbed as the premiere song licensing platform for Wedding Filmmakers but what you may not know is that it was founded BY Wedding Filmmakers. Daniel McCarthy from Musicbed was nice enough to hop on and talk all things music licensing ("Like... How does this even work)and the transformative power of music to create a special, unique mo…
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Gear Lust vs Mentoring and Education ft. Philip Beabout
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I this episode. we interview one of Boston's best and most personable luxury wedding videographers, Philip Beabout of Beabout Exposure https://www.beaboutexposure.com/. Our discussion with Philip spans his work with government agencies to starting his wedding film company to entering the luxury market in Boston. Essentially, learning to use your ca…
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POINTS OF WEAKNESS - PLANS FOR A REMEDY
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In this episode, Andrie and Jay discuss some of the weaknesses in their businesses. When expecting to grow in your wedding videography business, it's important to self asses and determine your weaknesses and strengths. Develop a plan for how to begin addressing the issues in your business. Utilize your strengths wherever possible to help develop yo…
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We Are Two New Guys: Podcast Introductions
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In this inaugural episode of the Two New Guys Wedding Film Podcast, we, Jay and Andrie say hello and share a bit about ourselves, our lives and our businesses. This podcast is for folks newer in the industry looking to learn and grow (more seasoned folks can also check us out as we make our way). The goal for this episode is to set the stage for ma…
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Is the Wedding Industry Recession Proof?
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We've all heard that the wedding industry is recession proof but is that REALLY true. We break down the current wedding boom, discuss when the bubble will burst (it will) and discuss wether or not a global economic downturn will have a significant impact the wedding industry and wedding creatives (photo and video pros) in particular. We dive into t…
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Running a Wedding Filmmaking Studio
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Running a wedding filmmaking studio is def a unique challenge. From scheduling to gear to still managing to create a great film for your clients, it’s not for the faint of heart. In this episode Jared and Jason talk through what it takes to run their studio, StopGoLove, and break down a normal week in the life of a studio that does 220 wedding film…
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How to always capture authentic and emotional moments, even with shy and quiet couples - Lother Co.
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How to always capture authentic and emotional moments, even with shy and quiet couples - Lother co. We also cover: Building the perfect wedding day timeline, Editing while color blind, Mastering the art of connection before the wedding day, How to make your first looks 100x better and more authentic, Why anticipation is the key to good storytelling…
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How to make your brand high-end, people focused, and meaningful - Mckenzie Michael
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How to make your brand high-end, people focused, and meaningful - Mckenzie Michael Mckenzie and I also cover: How to discover your why and weave it into your storytelling, How to rebrand without breaking the bank, The importance of marriage and why it matters, Wardrobe advice for women filmmakers, Storytelling secrets to create more impactful weddi…
We've all been there and we all have the scars. The unhappy mom who wanted "all the footage". The Wedding Planner who doesn't like your lights. The eager bride who just can't wait to see their film and is sending endless emails 3 day after the event. With conflict it's not "if", it's "when" and "how do you handle it". In this episode we break the w…
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Three & a Half Ways to Crush Your Backlog
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Jason and Jared breakdown three & a half ways you can end the cycle of endless backlogs and late deliverables. Spoiler alert: It's your fault.Av Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell
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How to shoot luxury weddings without sacrificing your soul or style - Kindly Weddings
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How to shoot luxury weddings without sacrificing your soul or style. Luxury weddings have almost become synonymous with a bright, airy, and perfect style. Is this all high-end brides and planners want? Or is there room for a more imperfect indie documentary style in this space? Austin and I dive deep into these questions in this incredible thought-…
Jason and Jared break down 5 Things Wedding Filmmakers should just STOP doing, why, and a better path forward.Av Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell
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How to break into destination weddings the easy way - Good Co. Studios
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How to break into destination weddings the easy way. Chris takes us step-by-step on how to book destination weddings even if you've never shot one before! We also cover: Our top traveling secrets, How to be yourself on Social Media, Why posing your couples might be hurting you, Zooms vs Primes, and much more! Check out: Chris's Incredible Work Conn…
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Why EVERY Creative Needs Associates
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2021. The year many creatives discovered that they are indeed running a biz and that sometimes they need some help doing so. The problem is for many they were caught flat-footed and simply had no help. Imagine if many creators had a little help from some other trusted creative partners though. That would have been pretty dope for all those triple h…
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Why We Don't Use Drone At All Our Weddings
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Remember that time where having a drone actually helped you standout as a wedding filmmaker? Yeah. Feels like ages, huh? Where do drones stand in today's landscape when everyone seemingly has one and we are all shooting basically the same shots with them? Should you be charging for drone coverage or include it in your packages? What's the differenc…
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How to scale from $15k to $94K in one year from weddings alone - Ricky Meyer
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How to scale from $15k to $94K in one year from weddings alone. Ricky takes us step-by-step on how he achieved this incredible goal and how you can too! We also cover: How to use Giveaways for more bookings, How to transition from part-time to full-time effectively, Why serving and putting others first is the key to success, and much more! Check ou…
Let's face it. Social media can feel like a chore at best when you are having to deal with the many responsibilities that go into running a filmmaking business. Worse yet, the platforms and their "emphasis on video" really only benefit content creators who create FOR the platform exclusively so forget getting traction on your finished films without…
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Madeleine Burgett - How to be a quiet soul in an industry dominated by extroverts and distractions.
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It's incredibly hard being a sensitive soul in an industry that often rewards high energy artists. Madeleine Burgett breaks down how having a quiet heart is actually the key to her brands success. We also cover: Building a strong foundation, Working with couples that give you life, Being a woman filmmaker, Is TikTok worth it?, Keys to social media …
Great audio is one of the biggest hurdles many wedding filmmakers face and for good reason. Live events are a tough place to record audio, especially a wedding where there may or may not be anyone there who knows what they are doing with the audio. It doesn't need there either! Capturing good audio is only half the battle. Once you hit the edit bay…
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Prescott Van Leer - Shooting Christopher Nolan Wedding, The Truth about Raising Your Prices, Optimizing Solo Shooting, Overcoming Awkwardness, and Crazy Wedding Horror Stories.
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Prescott Van Leer has been a wedding filmmaker for almost a decade. This episode is jam-packed with crazy amounts of wisdom and insight for making your business more sustainable and profitable. Check out Prescotts incredible work Connect with Prescott on Instagram -------------------------------------------- 👉🏻 Grab: How to raise your prices free E…
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How We Made Over 100k Selling A La Carte Items
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The age old debate to how to package photo and video packages rages on to this day with many people not knowing how to keep their a la carte items from cannibalizing their packages. In this episode Jared and Jason break down how they use a la carte items to create value in their packages AND add money to the bottom line. It's so important to create…
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Matt Johnson — Fear, Inadequacy, and the Lies of Success.
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Why are you constantly stressed and afraid? How do you get over not feeling good enough? In this episode, Matt Johnson shares the ultimate mindset shifts he had in his life and business that were the keys to his success. There are so many practical takeaways and actionable steps to make you a better and more profitable wedding filmmaker! Check out …
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How to Book These Three Types of Couples
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As we sit in the thick of booking season Jared and Jason dive into one of the wedding creatives biggest problems, lead generation, and how to better target each type of couple (or whoever is ACTUALLY making decisions for the booking of that wedding). It's not a one sizer fits all solution for every type of wedding and couple so Jared and Jason dive…
Wedding Film School is one of the most important legacy brands in wedding filmmaking education, and as such it's got its share of history. In this episode Bobby, Jared and Jason grapple with joining the brand after Kraig and the gang, what it means to represent Wedding Film School today, and where they plan on going with WFS in the future.…