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
The Hidden Psychology of Art and Beauty - Multiply Media
In this episode, Boomer dives deep into the hidden psychology of art and beauty.We also cover: Art as Worship, How to inspire a spirit of playfulness?, Creating during struggle and despair, Exploring your imaginary life, Boomers' secrets to audio editing, Leaving a lasting Legacy, Moving your business to another state/country, & more!Connect with: Multiply Media on IGConnect with: Multiply Media on their WebsiteMultiply Sound Packs: https://multiply-media.com/shopBook: The Artist's WayLa La AI Tool: https://www.lalal.ai/CLA plugin from Waves: https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-vocals--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Grab: How to Raise Your Prices free E-book🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
1/10/2024 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 15 seconds
How to Master Fine Art Filmmaking, Super 8, and SEO - Alesia Films
In this episode, Alesia shares how to master Fine Art Filmmaking, Super 8, and SEO.We also cover: Mastering IG feed aesthetics for bookings, What actually makes a film Fine Art?, Best Super 8 Cameras, Labs, and Sales Strategies, How to rank #1 on Google, SFX, Color, and Plugin secrets for instant nostalgia vibes, Essential styled shoot framework that doubles leads, The art of crafting a perfect about-page and more!Connect with: Alesia on IGConnect with: Alesia on her website--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Grab: How to Raise Your Prices free E-book🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
12/13/2023 • 1 hour, 34 minutes
Uncovering the mystery of fulfillment (This changes everything) - Stanton Giles
In this episode, Stanton shares how to uncover the mystery of fulfillment. If your heart needs some motivation and encouragement today this is the episode you want to listen to. We also cover: How to reignite your passion for filmmaking, How to not let the present slip away, The idolization of nostalgia, Leaning into courage and boldness... even as an introvert, Discovering rich stories in any circumstance, Why you need to fail more and how to do it well, and more!Connect with: Stanton on IGConnect with: Stanton on his website--------------------------------------------🔥 HUGE 45% OFF EVERYTHING SALE - ENDS IN A FEW DAYS Use code "BF45" for discount Craft 5k Wedding Filmmaking Masterclass Native Video Presets
11/17/2023 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 53 seconds
How to triple your prices, work with high-end couples, and unlock the secrets of Luxury Color Grading - Blue Couch
In this episode, Richard and Mabel share how to triple your prices, work with high-end couples, and unlock the secrets of Luxury Color Grading.We also cover: How to finally break out of the Average Market, What sets High-End Brands apart?, How to elevate your client experience, Foolproof workflows to get more leads, Inside the mind of a Luxury Bride, Why less is more in your packages, Does monitor calibration really matter? Connect with: Blue Couch on IGConnect with: Blue Couch on their Website--------------------------------------------🎉 The Profitable Filmmaker Course is live!This course is a proven system to build a $100k+/yr wedding business in any location, market, or economy. 👉🏻 Enrollment closes on 10/5. Price will be increasing on next launch. Can't wait to have you be part of the TPF family!Check out : The Profitable Filmmaker Course(Use promo code "TAO" for 10% off. Code expires in one day on 9/29 at 10am PT)Enrollment closes in 8 days on October 5th, 2023.
9/27/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 59 seconds
How to have constant joy during suffering and loss - Kate Olivia
In this episode, Kate shares how to have constant joy during suffering and loss.We also cover: How to truly separate your identity from your work, Having constant hope in the midst of pain, How to network as a shy introvert, What to do when you are not happy, Why weakness is your greatest advantage, Getting edits done during dark and hard seasons, What to do when you want to quit and more!Connect with: Kate on IGConnect with: Kate on her website--------------------------------------------👋🏻The Profitable Filmmaker: In just a few weeks my course The Profitable Filmmaker will be launching again! This course will teach you exactly how to make $100k+ per year as a wedding filmmaker in any location, market, or economy. A recent student just went from $23k a year to $96k a year from weddings alone after taking the course! Click here to sign up to be the first to hear when it launches.
9/12/2023 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 34 seconds
How to Actually Break into the Luxury Market Step-By-Step - Emma K Films
In this episode, Emma shares: How to actually break into the luxury market step-by-stepWe also cover: How to go from $400 to $27K wedding films, Pushing past negativity from your friends and family, Mindset secrets as a Female in the Luxury Industry, How to get your first gig in the Luxury Market, Make High-End planners instantly want to work with you, Personal Branding in the Luxury Market, Working with editors and growing a high-end brand, Can a less personal connection with your couples lead to better art? and more!Connect with: Emma on IGConnect with: Emma on her websiteGrab: Emma's Networking Templates--------------------------------------------👋🏻 The Profitable Filmmaker: Crazy excited! Next month my course The Profitable Filmmaker will be launching again! This course will teach you exactly how to make $100k+ per year as a wedding filmmaker in any location, market, or economy. A recent student just went from $23k a year to $96k a year from weddings alone after taking the course! I'll be sharing more details soon!Click here to sign up to be the first to hear when it goes live.🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
8/30/2023 • 2 hours, 4 minutes, 23 seconds
How to unlock your revenue, diversify your income streams, and expand beyond weddings - Ben & Meghan Sojourner Media
In this episode, Ben and Meghan share how to unlock your revenue, diversify your income streams, and expand beyond weddingsWe also cover: How to Hire Employees When Finances are Tight, Breaking into Real Estate Filmmaking (How does it work and is it worth your time?), Can you be a world-class wedding filmmaker and run other businesses?, Strategies for Identifying and Hiring the Right Employees, Wedding Horror Stories (Getting sued, fist-fights, & more), and Unconventional ways to easily generate more leads.Connect with: Ben and Meghan on IGConnect with: Ben and Meghan on their website--------------------------------------------🎉 Craft 5k Wedding Films is live! This course is the ultimate course to help you shoot and edit $5K+ story-based, stress-free, and cinematic wedding films.Click here to check it out and learn more. Enrollment closes in a few days on July 7th. Can't wait to see you inside!Craft 5k is the closest thing to shadowing me at a real wedding and seeing exactly how I edit and craft my wedding films. Craft 5k is unique from my other course The Profitable Filmmaker. Craft 5k focuses on shooting and editing wedding films. The Profitable filmmaker focuses on the business side of wedding filmmaking (Sales, Marketing, SEO, Branding etc).
6/28/2023 • 1 hour, 54 minutes, 4 seconds
Minimalism, Art, and The Secrets of Photo + Video Teams - The Augusts
In this episode, Jonah and Rebekah share their hearts about: Minimalism, Art, and The Secrets of Photo + Video TeamsWe also cover: Saying No and Navigating Non-Ideal Couples with Grace, Reigniting Your Business When Leads Run Dry, The Viral Equation: Crafting IG and TikTok Magic, Creating irresistible photo and video packages, Art vs. Algorithm: Striking a Balance for Creative Success, How to make your films more magical, Audio Editing Secrets from an Audio Engineer's Toolbox, Getting the most out of difficult Sony colors, and more!Connect with: The Augusts on IGConnect with: The Augusts on their websiteCheck out : The Augusts LUTS--------------------------------------------🔥 Find out more about Craft 5k my wedding filmmaking masterclass (Launching soon!): Click HereCraft 5k is the closest thing to shadowing me at a real wedding and seeing exactly how I edit and craft my wedding films. The course is coming out soon! Craft 5k is unique from my other course The Profitable Filmmaker. Craft 5k focuses on shooting and editing wedding films. The Profitable filmmaker focuses on the business side of wedding filmmaking (Sales, Marketing, SEO, Branding, etc). SEO friend that Jonah Mentioned on the Podcast
6/16/2023 • 2 hours, 27 minutes, 49 seconds
How to book $25K+ Wedding Films without sacrificing human connection - Jay and Mack Films
In this episode, Jay and Mack share: How to book $25K+ Wedding Films without sacrificing human connectionWe also cover: Generating leads no matter the economy, Is candid the new luxury?, Secrets behind Multi-Day Weddings, Standing out in a saturated market, Creating a one-of-a-kind product, Eliminating pre-wedding anxiety, Breaking free from perfectionism, The future of wedding filmmaking, Building a luxury brand without relying on other vendors, Necessary moments of the day you are probably missing, Why success is not all about relationships, and more!Connect with: Jay and Mack on IGConnect with: Jay and Mack on their website--------------------------------------------🎉 Native Video Presets are Finally Live! - Limited TimeThese presets are the presets I use for all of my films. They are one of the main reasons couples book me and they have cut my grading time down by 75%. They've also changed the game for 100s of other filmmakers 👏🏻Check out : Native Presets The cart is only open for a few days and closes May 3rd.
4/26/2023 • 2 hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds
The secret sauce to an exploding and fulfilling wedding business - Andrew Gilford
In this episode, Andrew shares: The secret sauce to an exploding and fulfilling wedding businessWe also cover: How to triple your business in one year, How to escape selfishness, The Dark side of film school, Secret hacks to becoming more creative, Why doing more could be the key to less burnout, Integrating your faith and work in unexpected ways, How to break out of "Good Enough", Wedding industry predictions, and more!Connect with: Andrew on IGConnect with: Andrew on his website--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Find out more about : Native Presets🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
4/12/2023 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 57 seconds
How to scale to $5K+ per wedding while working a full-time job - Andy Ew
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 thousands with no portfolio, Should you quit your full-time job?, Running a business as a full-time parent.Connect with: Andy on IGConnect with : Andy on his website--------------------------------------------🎉 The Profitable Filmmaker Course is live!This course is a proven system to build a $100k/yr wedding business in any location, market, or economy. 👉🏻 Enrollment closes on 3/23. Can't wait to have you be part of the TPF family!Check out : The Profitable Filmmaker Course Enrollment closes super soon on March 23, 2023. Can't wait to see you inside!
3/15/2023 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 31 seconds
How to release your inner child - Ariana Everness Films
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 filmmaking, How being perfect is the enemy of creativity, How to bring different mediums into wedding films, how to embrace the present moment and eliminate stress.Check out: Arianas awesome workConnect with: Ariana on IG--------------------------------------------🔥 The Profitable Filmmaker: Crazy excited! Next month my course The Profitable Filmmaker will be launching again! This course will teach you exactly how to make $100k per year as a wedding filmmaker in any location, market, or economy. A recent student just went from $23k a year to $96k a year from weddings alone after taking the course! Click here to sign up to be the first to hear when it launches.
2/22/2023 • 1 hour, 56 minutes, 30 seconds
How to make planners love you and recommend you 24/7 - Sydney Kuhne
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, What types of films stand out to planners? Connect with: Sydney on InstagramCheck out: Sydney's WebsiteTravel Content Creator Resource Sydney Mentioned: https://throughthelyns.com/--------------------------------------------🔥 The Profitable Filmmaker: Crazy excited! Next month my course The Profitable Filmmaker will be launching again! This course will teach you exactly how to make $100k per year as a wedding filmmaker in any location, market, or economy. A recent student just went from $23k a year to $96k a year from weddings alone after taking the course! Click here to sign up to be the first to hear when it launches.
2/15/2023 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 8 seconds
Meet The Filmmaker With 750,000+ TikTok Followers - BSR Wedding Films
Meet The Filmmaker With 750,000+ TikTok Followers - BSR Wedding FilmsWe 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 mentioned: Mark and Graham Brians awesome work: BSR Wedding FilmsConnect with: Brian on Tik TokConnect with: Brian on IG--------------------------------------------Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactofGrab : How to Raise Your Prices free E-bookCraft 5k Wedding Filmmaking Masterclass
12/20/2022 • 53 minutes, 10 seconds
How to be the top 1% of wedding filmmakers making money right now - Capture Colour
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 rich people actually want in a wedding film, Why photo and video teams are the future and what to do about it, & more!Check out: David's Incredible WorkConnect with: Capture Colour on IG--------------------------------------------🎉 The Profitable Filmmaker Course is live!This course is a proven system to build a $100k/yr wedding business in any location, market, or economy. 👉🏻 Enrollment closes on 10/29. Can't wait to have you be part of the TPF family!Check out : The Profitable Filmmaker Course
9/21/2022 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 6 seconds
How to find music 50% faster and build a bulletproof business with your spouse/partner - Sea Jay Films
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 the first kiss, Composing music for your films, Wedding Horror Stories, and more!Watch video: from Camden on creating custom music for your filmsCheck out: Camden & Claire Incredible WorkConnect with: Sea Jay on IG--------------------------------------------🔥 The Profitable Filmmaker: Crazy excited! This month my course The Profitable Filmmaker will be launching again! This course will teach you exactly how to make $100k per year as a wedding filmmaker in any location, market, or economy. A recent student just went from $23k a year to $96k a year from weddings alone after taking the course! I'll be sharing more details soon!Click here to sign up to be the first to hear when it goes live.
9/8/2022 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 36 seconds
How to be an empathetic filmmaker in a non-stop noisy world - Kathryn Majic Blnk Films
How to be an empathetic filmmaker in a non-stop noisy world - Kathryn Majic Blnk FilmsWe 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 filmmaker, Scaling down for more growth, creative recovery, Eliminating performance pressure, and tons more!Check out: Kathryn's incredible workConnect with: Kathryn on Instagram--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Grab : How to Raise Your Prices free E-book🔥 The Profitable Filmmaker: Crazy excited! Next month my course The Profitable Filmmaker will be launching again! This course will teach you exactly how to make $100k per year as a wedding filmmaker in any location, market, or economy. A recent student just went from $23k a year to $96k a year from weddings alone after taking the course! I'll be sharing more details soon!🙌🏻 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
8/23/2022 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 43 seconds
How to master storytelling (The honest truth) - Hello Tomorrow
How to master storytelling (The honest truth) - Hello TomorrowWe 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) Connect with: Hello Tomorrow on IG--------------------------------------------Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactofGrab : How to Raise Your Prices free E-book
8/3/2022 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 9 seconds
How to always capture authentic and emotional moments, even with shy and quiet couples - Lother Co.
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 and how to capture it, & more.Check out: Lother Co.Connect with: Lother Co. on IG--------------------------------------------🎉 Craft 5k Wedding Films is live! This course is the ultimate course to help you shoot and edit $5K+ story-based, stress-free, and cinematic wedding films. Check out : Craft 5k Wedding FilmsEnrollment closes in 8 days on July 7th. I can't wait to see you inside!Craft 5k is the closest thing to shadowing me at a real wedding and seeing exactly how I edit and craft my wedding films. Craft 5k is unique from my other course The Profitable Filmmaker. Craft 5k focuses on shooting and editing wedding films. The Profitable filmmaker focuses on the business side of wedding filmmaking (Sales, Marketing, SEO, Branding etc).
6/29/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 13 seconds
How to make your brand high-end, people focused, and meaningful - Mckenzie Michael
How to make your brand high-end, people focused, and meaningful - Mckenzie MichaelMckenzie 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 wedding films, Time-saving editing hacks, & more.Check out: Mckenzie's Work HereConnect with: Mckenzie on IG Here--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Find out more about Craft 5k my wedding filmmaking masterclass (Launching soon!): Click HereCraft 5k is the closest thing to shadowing me at a real wedding and seeing exactly how I edit and craft my wedding films. The course is coming out soon! Craft 5k is unique from my other course The Profitable Filmmaker. Craft 5k focuses on shooting and editing wedding films. The Profitable filmmaker focuses on the business side of wedding filmmaking (Sales, Marketing, SEO, Branding etc).🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
6/21/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 36 seconds
How to shoot luxury weddings without sacrificing your soul or style - Kindly Weddings
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-provoking episode. We also cover: Is commercial work better than weddings?, Can the authentic documentary style fit in for High-End Weddings?, What truly makes a successful thriving filmmaker, How to be confident as an artist, How to learn from other filmmakers without feeling less than, and much more!Check out: Austin's incredible workConnect with: Austin on Instagram--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Find out more about Craft 5k my wedding filmmaking masterclass (Launching soon!): Click HereCraft 5k is the closest thing to shadowing me at a real wedding and seeing exactly how I edit and craft my wedding films. The course is coming out soon! Craft 5k is unique from my other course The Profitable Filmmaker. Craft 5k focuses on shooting and editing wedding films. The Profitable filmmaker focuses on the business side of wedding filmmaking (Sales, Marketing, SEO, Branding etc).🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
5/9/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
How to break into destination weddings the easy way - Good Co. Studios
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 WorkConnect with: Chris on Instagram--------------------------------------------🎉 Native Video Presets are Finally Live! - Limited TimeThese presets are the presets I use for all of my films. They are one of the main reasons couples book us and they have cut my grading time down by 75% 👏🏻Check out : Native Presets The cart is only open for a few days and closes May 4th.
4/27/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 12 seconds
How to scale from $15k to $94K in one year from weddings alone - Ricky Meyer
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 out: Rickys Incredible WorkConnect with: Ricky on Instagram --------------------------------------------🎉 The Profitable Filmmaker Course is live! This course is a proven system to build a $100k/yr wedding business in any location, market, or economy. Check out : The Profitable Filmmaker CourseEnrollment closes in 8 days on March 31. Can't wait to see you inside!
3/23/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Madeleine Burgett - How to be a quiet soul in an industry dominated by extroverts and distractions.
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 success, Wedding horror stories and more! Check out Madeleines Incredible WorkConnect with Madeleine on Instagram--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Find out more about The Profitable Filmmaker Course (Launching soon!): Click Here🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
3/2/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 27 seconds
Prescott Van Leer - Shooting Christopher Nolan Wedding, The Truth about Raising Your Prices, Optimizing Solo Shooting, Overcoming Awkwardness, and Crazy Wedding Horror Stories.
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 workConnect with Prescott on Instagram--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Grab: How to raise your prices free E-Book🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
2/17/2022 • 2 hours, 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Matt Johnson — Fear, Inadequacy, and the Lies of Success.
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 Matt's free wedding educationConnect with Matt on Instagram--------------------------------------------👉🏻 Grab: How to raise your prices free E-Book🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof