In this special episode of Our Creative Commune, we're swapping things around! Pete and Laura are hijacking the podcast with their co-founders of the British Wedding Film Festival, Joce Boissin and Jeff Wood, to dive deep into everything you need to know about this brand-new event for the wedding film industry.
We start off sharing some stories from the end of the wedding season, including Jeff's travel nightmare of losing all his kit right before a huge destination wedding and how he was forced to adapt.
Then, we get into the heart of the festival. We share the vision behind creating an awards ceremony dedicated solely to celebrating the incredible craft within our industry. We discuss why we felt it was so important to have categories that recognise specific skills like sound design, storytelling, and cinematography, and how we hope it will inspire a new wave of creativity.
Thinking of entering? We cover all the crucial details: the surprisingly hefty trophies you could win, the incredible panel of judges (including a James Bond sound designer and a Netflix producer!), the submission process, and what makes a film stand out. Plus, we give you all the info on the awards night itself—a chance for us all to get glammed up, connect, and feel inspired at the Manchester Art Gallery.
This is more than just an awards show; it's a celebration of our community and the art we create. Whether you're considering submitting a film or just want to join the party, this episode has all the inspiration and information you need.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & Welcome to the BWFF Team
00:55 - Catching Up: How Was the End of the Season?
01:03 - Jeff's Destination Wedding Nightmare: The Airline Lost All My Gear!
04:50 - The Creative Benefit of Being Forced to Adapt
08:31 - Joce's Adventure with an Anamorphic Lens in Morocco
11:23 - Introducing the British Wedding Film Festival
11:51 - The Reason We Started These Awards
13:10 - Celebrating Individual Skills
14:30 - Using the Awards as a Creative Motivator for the Season
16:17 - It’s Scary Entering Awards
17:45 - Let's Talk About the Trophies
18:21 - The Incredible Judging Panel
22:05 - How the Judging Process Will Work
23:20 - The Awards Night
24:25 - The Venue
25:04 - Submission Deadline: 1st December!
26:07 - The Categories & Submission Rules
28:14 - Best Cinematography & Best Sound Design
32:02 - Best Storytelling
32:31 - Best Cinematic Language: Using Match Cuts & Parallel Action
36:55 - Best Use of Music & Best Colour Grading
38:39 - Best Elopement: Telling a Story with Just Two People
39:36 - Film Length & Password Protection
44:41 - Jeff's Story: The OG of Cinematic Wedding Films
46:57 - Jeff's Thoughts on Shooting with Phones
52:39 - Joce's Story: From iPhone Clips to Full-Time Pro in 2 Years
58:46 - Highs & Lows of the Week
The British Wedding Film Festival
https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/
Pete & Laura
Joce Boissin
https://www.lunedemielstudio.com/
Jeff Wood
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