Finding the Right Filmmaker
Choosing a wedding filmmaker is one of the most personal decisions you'll make during planning. You're trusting someone to capture the single most important day of your life — and you can't reshoot a wedding.
Here are the 10 questions every couple should ask:
1. Can I See a Full Wedding Film?
Highlight reels are easy to make look good. Ask to see a complete ceremony and reception edit. This shows their true skill.
2. How Many Weddings Do You Film Per Weekend?
If they're filming two weddings in one weekend, your edit quality will suffer. At Skytona, we film one wedding per weekend — sometimes one per month — so every project gets our full attention.
3. What Happens If You Get Sick?
Every professional should have a backup plan. Ask about their contingency policy.
4. Do You Scout the Venue in Advance?
Great filmmakers arrive knowing the light, the angles, and the logistics. We do a virtual or in-person venue walkthrough for every wedding.
5. What's Your Editing Timeline?
Industry standard ranges from 4 weeks to 6 months. We deliver highlight films in 4–6 weeks and full documentaries in 8–12 weeks.
6. How Do You Capture Audio?
Vows are the emotional core of your film. Ask about their audio setup — they should be using multiple wireless microphones and a backup recording device.
7. What's Included in Your Package?
Be specific. How many hours? How many cameras? Drone footage? Raw footage rights?
8. Do You Use a Shot List?
The best filmmakers balance planned shots with candid storytelling. A rigid shot list can kill authenticity.
9. Can I Request Specific Songs?
Music licensing matters. Ask whether they use royalty-free music or if you can request licensed tracks.
10. What Makes You Different?
Listen for passion, not just production specs. The best filmmakers will talk about storytelling, not equipment.
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