Toast Films // Camcorders, Super 8 and Stylistic Tricks for Engaging Edits
Coda Podcast - For Wedding FilmmakersShow Notes
Chris Pavey from Toast Films is a wedding filmmaker who’s always looking for new ways to tell more honest, more intimate stories, he talks us through how he gives camcorders to guests, allowing them to capture raw, unfiltered moments that bring a unique energy and authenticity to his films.
We also dive into his creative use of varying aspect ratios to drive the emotional tone of his edits, and how being part of a strong filmmaking community has helped shape his voice and push his craft further.
It’s a conversation full of fresh ideas, genuine passion, and a reminder that storytelling is always evolving.
Guest: https://www.toastfilms.co.uk/ Host: https://roo-films.com Coda: https://coda-conference.com
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