Beyond the Awards

S01. EP09. Mackenzie Wedding Films - From solo to studio: Building a team

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 storytelling approach across every film. We also dive into how his background as a professional classical musician shaped the way he thinks about rhythm, emotion, and collaboration, and how those same principles now influence the way he runs his business and leads a team. This is a conversation about creative leadership, scaling with intention, and building a studio without losing the heart of the work. The British Wedding Film Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [britishweddingfilmfestival.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/britishweddingfilmfestival/] GUESTS Mackenzie Wedding Films: mackenzieweddingfilms.co.uk [https://mackenzieweddingfilms.co.uk/] HOSTS Joce (Lune de Miel Studio): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunedemielstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lunedemielstudio.com/] Jeff (Jeff Wood Visuals): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffwoodvisuals.com⁠ [https://www.jeffwoodvisuals.com/] VIDFLOW Deliver a premium viewing experience that looks professional and easily accessible on all client devices. vidflow.co/britishweddingfilmfestival [https://vidflow.co/britishweddingfilmfestival]

S01. EP.08. Molehill Media - Turning interviews into real stories

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 parents and grandparents to uncovering unexpected stories from guests, Alex explains why real voices can become the most valuable part of a wedding film years later. The conversation also dives into the practical side of this style: building trust with guests, handling overwhelming amounts of dialogue in the edit, and balancing creativity with the emotional responsibility of documenting people’s lives. Along the way, we chat about finding your own filmmaking identity, learning from international creators, the pressure that comes with awards success, and why being different matters more than following trends. The British Wedding Film Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [britishweddingfilmfestival.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/britishweddingfilmfestival/] GUESTS Molehill Media: molehillmedia.com [https://www.molehillmedia.com/] HOSTS Joce (Lune de Miel Studio): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunedemielstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lunedemielstudio.com/] Jeff (Jeff Wood Visuals): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffwoodvisuals.com⁠ [https://www.jeffwoodvisuals.com/]

S01. EP07. JGVP - Creating films that stay with you

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 story that actually lasts. We dive into: - What “storytelling” really means in wedding filmmaking - How to find the narrative in any couple’s day - Why emotion will always outlast trends and visuals - The difference between a beautiful film and a meaningful one - How to build films that people come back to years later If you want to move beyond just capturing moments and start telling stories that matter, this episode is packed with insight you can apply straight away. The British Wedding Film Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [britishweddingfilmfestival.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/britishweddingfilmfestival/] GUESTS JGVP Films: ⁠jgvp.co.uk/ [https://www.kasfilms.co.uk/] HOSTS Joce (Lune de Miel Studio): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunedemielstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lunedemielstudio.com/] Jeff (Jeff Wood Visuals): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffwoodvisuals.com [https://www.jeffwoodvisuals.com/]

S01. EP06. KAS Films - Crafting honest wedding stories

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 stands out for its warmth, honesty, and emotional storytelling. We dive into: - How she transitioned from TV into weddings (and why it wasn’t planned) - Developing a distinct creative voice early in her career - The balance between capturing real moments vs. creating “perfect” shots- Managing growth, expectations, and burnout in a fast-moving industry - Why storytelling, emotion, and instinct matter more than gear or trends Plus, we kick things off with one of our favourite segments, Two Truths and a Lie, featuring drones, darts alter egos, and a very unfortunate bollard incident. If you’re a filmmaker looking to find your style, build a sustainable career, or simply tell honest stories, this one’s for you. The British Wedding Film Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [britishweddingfilmfestival.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/britishweddingfilmfestival/] GUESTS KAS Films: kasfilms.co.uk [https://www.kasfilms.co.uk/] HOSTS Joce (Lune de Miel Studio): ⁠⁠⁠⁠lunedemielstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lunedemielstudio.com/] Jeff (Jeff Wood Visuals): ⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffwoodvisuals.com [https://www.jeffwoodvisuals.com/]

Launching the 2026 British Wedding Film Festival

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 wedding filmmaking community. Whether you’re an emerging voice or an established filmmaker, this is your opportunity to have your work recognised on an international stage. Submit your films now: https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/awards-2026 [https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/awards-2026] Submissions close 1st December 2026. Join us as we continue to champion the art, craft, and future of wedding filmmaking. The British Wedding Film Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [britishweddingfilmfestival.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/britishweddingfilmfestival/] HOSTS Joce (Lune de Miel Studio): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunedemielstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lunedemielstudio.com/] Jeff (Jeff Wood Visuals): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffwoodvisuals.com [https://www.jeffwoodvisuals.com/] Laura & Pete (Lawson Films): lawsonfilms.co.uk [https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/]