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Authentic Wedding Films Tailored for Modern Couples
At Michael Westcott Films, we believe your wedding video should be as unique and heartfelt as your love story. With over 10 years of experience in the film industry, Michael specializes in creating wedding films that blend genuine emotion with the natural beauty surrounding your special day. His refined documentary style ensures your wedding memories are captured authentically, giving you a timeless film to cherish for years to come.
Capturing Genuine Moments, Naturally
Michaelâs approach is all about honesty and ease. Using a documentary, âfly-on-the-wallâ style, he focuses on the real moments as they happenâno awkward posing or staged scenes. This means your wedding film will showcase the true emotions, candid interactions, and heartfelt connections that make your day uniquely yours. Couples appreciate Michaelâs friendly, unobtrusive presence, which helps create a relaxed atmosphere for everyone involved.
What You Can Expect from Michael Westcott Films
- Story-Driven Films: More than just a video, Michael crafts a narrative that captures the sounds, atmosphere, and intricate details of your celebration, turning your wedding day into a beautiful story.
- Cinematic Quality: Using the latest technologyâincluding drone footageâMichael delivers visually stunning films with a polished, cinematic look that highlights the emotion and beauty of your day.
- Personalised Attention: To maintain exceptional quality, Michael limits his bookings to 15 weddings per year. This ensures your film receives the dedicated time and care it deserves.
Based in Scotland, Michael Westcott Films is available for weddings across the country and beyond. With a passion for the outdoors, Michael often incorporates the stunning natural landscapes into his emotive wedding films, making your story even more memorable.
Experience
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Discreet, memorable, engaging, storytelling, unique
What about your business are you most proud of?
I feel very lucky to do what I love as my main job and travel all over the UK and meet amazing people.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Do your best not to overthink your budget. A wedding video will last forever and capture your special day in a way that nothing else can.
Do your supplier research and find out what youâll get for your money. with videographers, a short trailer film is great but remember to ask questions before you book to find out exactly what youâll get on your wedding day. Most have different packages available to suit your needs and that you can tailor them if needed.
Describe how you got into videography.
I went to Edinburgh Napier University to study Digital Media which was a course that introduced me to film and the art of editing and being creative within professional tools to think outside the box. I am self-taught on photography / cinematography and experimented with these crafts on jobs whilst at university which lead me on to fall in love with filmmaking.
I then moved all over Scotland gaining more experiences working for outdoor adventure companies, real estate agents, collaborating with inspiring artists creating music videos, brand awareness films and short fiction filmmaking.
I then eventually launched my own business back in 2017 primarily focusing on weddings but also keeping the corporate side of work too. This allowed me to meet people and gain more experience. In addition, I also attended multiple workshops in England and masterclasses which allowed me to meet industry professionals and connect with other filmmakers all over the world.
After a few years, working full time freelance, I got offered a part time role to work in a growing video production company based in Southampton. This happened thanks to the contacts I had made and kept in touch with from a filmmaking workshop in Brighton in 2015. He runs a successful commercial and wedding business in Southampton. I am currently working part time at Bullet Media and also part time for my own business.