Beyond the Awards

S01. EP.25. Neil Collins - Is the industry too cliquey?

Beyond the Awards

Show Notes

For this episode of Beyond the Awards, we’re joined by Neil Collins, a documentary wedding filmmaker from Sussex.

We get into the wedding filmmaking community, whether it can feel cliquey, why some talented filmmakers can go unnoticed, and whether social media and awards sometimes amplify the loudest voices.

We also talk about the pressure to follow trends, the rise of short-form content, and whether we’re making films for couples or for Instagram. Plus, Neil shares his thoughts on the British Wedding Film Festival, last year’s winners, and why he thinks professional filmmakers need to keep pushing long-form wedding films.

If you’ve ever wondered where you fit into the wedding filmmaking community, or whether you fit into it at all, this one’s for you.

The British Wedding Film Festival ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com⁠⁠⁠

Neil Collins Films https://neilcollinsfilms.com/

Joce (Lune de Miel Studio) ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lunedemielstudio.com⁠⁠⁠

Jeff (Jeff Wood Visuals) ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jeffwoodvisuals.com⁠⁠⁠

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