Beyond the Awards

S01. EP11. JST Married - The art of intimate filmmaking

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 discuss the unpredictable realities of high-stakes outdoor filming, navigating intense elements, and what happens when a bride gets so freezing cold she calls it quits halfway through the shoot. Plus, we talk about the power of creative validation, pushing the boundaries of audio, and the legendary backstory of the time Drew worked alongside a pre-fame Calvin Harris in a local supermarket. This is an inspiring conversation about staying true to your artistic vision, adapting to the elements, and capturing the gritty, raw romance of the wild. The British Wedding Film Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [britishweddingfilmfestival.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/britishweddingfilmfestival/] GUEST JST Married: jstmarried.co.uk [https://jstmarried.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. EP10. Philip London - How drone footage elevates your films

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 background shaped his approach to aerial filmmaking. We discuss the discipline behind his signature slow, deliberate visual style, and why he chooses to chase the quiet magic of sunrise over sunset. We also get into the realities of high-stakes filming, from navigating strict drone regulations and heavy winds to the hilarious (and painful) realities of trying to land a drone on a drifting boat in Lake Como. Plus, Philip reveals the unexpected technical choices behind his award-winning work and what happens when a major Universal music producer hires you to shoot their wedding. This is a conversation about mastering your tools, resisting fast-paced editing trends, and using drone with true creative purpose to elevate your films. The British Wedding Film Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [britishweddingfilmfestival.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠britishweddingfilmfestival⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/britishweddingfilmfestival/] GUEST Philip London: ⁠philip.london [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. 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/]