The Wedding Film School Show-logo

The Wedding Film School Show

Education Podcasts

If you are a Wedding Filmmaker then the Wedding Film School Show is for you. Hosted by Jason McCutchen and Jared Haskell of Stopgolove and Huxley Film, we dive into the depths of how to run a wedding filmmaking biz in the wedding industry. From gear talk, to industry interviews, to straight up mathy business topics, we cover a lot of ground. Give us a subscribe and let us know what you want hear about next!

Location:

United States

Description:

If you are a Wedding Filmmaker then the Wedding Film School Show is for you. Hosted by Jason McCutchen and Jared Haskell of Stopgolove and Huxley Film, we dive into the depths of how to run a wedding filmmaking biz in the wedding industry. From gear talk, to industry interviews, to straight up mathy business topics, we cover a lot of ground. Give us a subscribe and let us know what you want hear about next!

Language:

English


Episodes
Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Navigating Multiple Markets as a Wedding Filmmaker

4/26/2024
This Episode we're discussing the three distinct markets in the Wedding Filmmaking industry. Hear about our journey and the unique challenges and opportunities each market presents for both seasoned pros and aspiring filmmakers.

Duration:01:09:32

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Is 2024 a down year and what to do about it?

4/2/2024
2024 is shaping up to be a tough year bookings-wise for many filmmakers. We're here to explore the reality many filmmakers are experiencing and what can be done to turn the tide form your business and the wedding industry as a whole. Spoiler alert: Don't give up!

Duration:00:45:27

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

AMA: Do you HAVE to work with planners and what is a luxury wedding filmmaker?

3/19/2024
We answers listener questions about how necessary it is to woking with wedding planners to elevate in the wedding industry, how wedding educators make money off your lack of success, and what REALLY makes you a luxury wedding filmmaker.

Duration:00:55:00

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Are Content Creators Really "The Worst" or THE FUTURE?

3/12/2024
In a world where content creators are coming, and they're coming strong, wedding filmmakers are left wondering "So like... does this suck? Am I fired now? Are you gonna stand in my shot the whole day?" and other nervous questions. Jason and Jared discuss the Rise of the Wedding Content Creator.

Duration:01:00:22

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

AMA: Adding team members, should filmmakers show their prices, and standing out in a crowded market

3/6/2024
Jason and Jared have a mini team building workshop, explore various price presentation strategies talk the benefits and perils of being "unique" to stand out, and creating. great working relationship with photographers in this episode of viewer submitted questions.

Duration:00:45:27

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

AMA: RAW footage (again), cold calling wedding planners, and the down 2024 year

2/29/2024
Jason and Jared answer listener submitted questions! We talk the ever popular "RAW footage" question, the best way to cold call a wedding planner, what to do with a down 2024 wedding season and even a little bit about where Wedding Film School is going... Enjoy.

Duration:00:45:14

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

The End of the WFS Show?

1/17/2024
Jared and Jason talk about being “educators”, terrible influencers and why they don’t want to do that stuff (and the future of the Wedding Film School) in this episode of the WFS Show.

Duration:00:47:37

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

We Are Hosting a Retreat in Feb!

1/10/2024

Duration:00:30:13

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Creating an EXPERIENCE for Couples | The Drakes

9/6/2023
The Drakes are always out there breaking the rules and making weird stuff their couples. In this episode we talk through everything that goes into making the Drakes experience so unique for their couples and some ways we can all level up that camera to couple connection.

Duration:01:08:05

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Telling Stories Outside the Vows | Andrew Abajian

8/29/2023
Andrew Abajian is an incredible storytelling with flare for the cinematic and creating meaningful narrative structures in his wedding films. We talk story, posing and connecting with couples to create film that are truly meaningful.

Duration:01:03:27

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Selling Photo AND Video Packages | The Youngs

8/2/2023
The Youngs talk us through working with your spouse and selling photo AND video packages. We even touch on the dreaded "Knot" topic ands give some tips to maximizing your effectiveness on platforms like that.

Duration:01:08:29

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Using Filmmaking to Empower | Kshitij Sheetak | Shoot Guru

7/25/2023
Kshitij Sheetak, or Shoot Guru,as he's known in his home country of India breaks down how he uses filmmaking to inspire and empower thousands of young filmmakers throughout India as well as gives us all insight into the ins and outs of shooting Indian weddings.

Duration:00:56:44

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Luxury IS Service Experience | Cindy Novotny | Master Connection Associates

7/18/2023
Cindy Novotny is one of the global leaders in the hospitality space and a regular speaker at Engage! Summits, the wedding industry's #1 ultra-luxury wedding summit. In this episode we talk about the convergence of luxury travel and hospitality and wedding filmmaking. People buy the experience NOT just the product.

Duration:00:54:58

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

The NDA Episode

7/11/2023
Should you sign an NDA or not and why? Should you do it for free? How much should you sell an NDA for? We talk all things NDA in this riveting episode.

Duration:01:04:47

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

The Dark Side of Destination Weddings | Films by Stanton

7/4/2023
Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton has quickly made a name for himself as one of the premiere elopement and destination filmmakers in the world but what if we told you travel weddings are all sunshine and "wanderlust". Stanton dives into the high highs, amazing pros and very real cons of destination wedding filmmaking.

Duration:00:52:53

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Running Multiple Lines of Businesses as a Wedding Creative

6/30/2023
Bobby and Jason dive into the pros and cons of using your wedding photo and video business to launch multiple lines of business and a few tips on how to NOT go crazy doing it

Duration:01:12:50

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Five Pre-wedding Questions to Ask EVERY Couple

6/20/2023
Communication is key when heading into a wedding day. Jason and Jared dive into FIVE QUESTIONS to ask your couples during your consultations that will set proper expectations and help you shoot better weddings.

Duration:00:56:19

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Creating Enduring Trust With Vendors | K. Kerkorian Events

6/13/2023
Kristyn Kerkorian from K. Kerkorian Events joins us to discuss the increasingly important relationship between wedding creatives and wedding planners and how to create enduring trust and partnerships in the wedding industry

Duration:00:48:15

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Is It Time for YOU to Go Full-Time in Wedding Filmmaking?

6/7/2023
Going full-time in the arts is the dream for so many filmmakers and photographers, but is it really all it's cracked up to be? Jason and Jared discuss and give three ways you can know your business is ready to take the plunge.

Duration:01:07:25

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Balancing Family and Filmmaking | The Smiths

5/30/2023
The Smiths talk their journey as filmmakers, their unique approach storytelling by interviewing couples, and balancing family and wedding filmmaking as a married couple.

Duration:00:54:58