Small Town Filmmaker
Small Town Filmmaker is a wedding filmmaking community and podcast that focuses on defining what it truly means to be a wedding filmmaker. Every week, Jaired and his friends dive deeper into hot takes in the industry, honest discussions, and transparent experiences to help the next generation of filmmakers build confidence and find their superpower in their business. Buckle up and enjoy this road side experience to discover what it takes to become better wedding filmmakers.
Episodes
58 episodes
This One Technique Made My Wedding Films 10x Better
Learn the secret technique to filming better weddings that nobody talks about! In this video, I share behind the scenes tips for creating and capturing beautiful weddings.Outsource with Uncut Gems - Use Code WAYWARD65
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7:52
The Secret to Getting Better Faster (Without Burning Out)
Today on the podcast Im talking about the secret to getting better faster without burning out and why passion alone isn't enough.🗄️ Automate and Grow Your Business with Lemlii - Use Code WAYWARD25 - https://www.lemlii.com/🛠️ The ...
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Are Wedding Filmmakers Too Expensive?!
Today I respond to a youtube comment about whether or not wedding filmmakers are too expensive. The truth is...-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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19:06
The Next Big Thing For Wedding Videographers
Today we dive into the next big thing for wedding videographers. ✨ Lemlii - Use Code WAYWARD25 for 25% off for LIFE! For a limited time only offer ends February 14th - https://mylemlii.com/Lemlii is a CRM made for wedding v...
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30:51
Finding Your Couples Story - The Secret To Emotive Story-Driven Wedding Films
Today me and Adalenne from Cine Garden talk about ways you can create better, deeper wedding films. In essence, how do you find the story as a wedding filmmaker? Check out this episode to learn more!Follow Adalenne's work herehttps:...
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How To Eliminate Backlog For Good! Avoid These Outsourcing Mistakes.
Eradicate your wedding video backlog forever by outsourcing your videos to Uncut Gems.
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The Secret Ingredient To Unforgettable Wedding Films Ft Multiply Sound
Today we dive deeper into the secret ingredient behind creating emotionally unforgettable wedding films.🎶 Grab The Film Score Pack VOL 2 (use code WN30) 30% OFF!https://geni.us/sCUt83X🏡 Join our growing community! h...
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How To Survive A Wedding Film Recession
Are you struggling in your wedding video business? If so, this video is for you as I unpack some methods and strategies that are helping me push past this slow, uncertain wedding season.Join Small Town Filmmaker - 30 DAYS FREE!https...
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How To Create An Award Winning Wedding Film
This week I sit down with Max from The Smiths to unpack his approach to storytelling and his recipe, his secret to creating award winning wedding films.🎥 Follow Max and Courtneyhttps://www.instagram.com/thesmiths.film
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20 Mistakes I Made As A Wedding Videographer
Todays episode I dive into 20 mistakes Ive made that helped me become the filmmaker I am today.💪 Join Small Town Filmmaker -
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18:26
5 Hot Takes About The Wedding Film Industry
Today is my most controversial video to date as I dive deep into 5 hot takes about the wedding film industry that might have me cancelled. Use code WAYWARD65 for 65% off your first edit with Uncut Gemshttps://www.uncutgems.com
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14:42
Is The Wedding Film Industry in Trouble?
Is the wedding film industry in trouble? And if so? How do we get out of it?Use Code: WAYWARD65 for 65% off for your first video edithttps://www.uncutgems.comFilmmakers and Photographers mentioned:Ben Bashor Films - http...
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How To Stand Out And Create Authentic Wedding Films Ft Graphic Formations
In today's episode of the podcast, we explore how to stand out as a wedding videographer by using unique strategies that create a competitive advantage. Join Jaired, Ben, and Elijah as they discuss effective ways to capture genuine, unforgettab...
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The Secret to Success as a Wedding Filmmaker in 2024
In this episode we discuss the challenges of running a wedding photography and videography business, staying true to your art, avoiding burnout in a competitive industry, and what really matters when it comes to documenting weddings. We break d...
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Season 2
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13:37
Expert Advice For Wedding Filmmakers in 2024
Today I am offering expert level advice for wedding filmmakers. Join Small Town Filmmaker here:
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9:21
Being a wedding filmmaker in 2024 is HARD...
Its not easy being a wedding filmmaker in 2024. If I am being honest, it never was easy. Today's episode I am sharing my heart behind the harsh realities of being a solo business owner, filmmaker, and the other side of isolation as a small busi...
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19:31
What Do Couples Really Want From Their Wedding Video? BTS of a Real Consultation
Welcome back to the podcast, today I am sharing a REAL consultation call with Coty and Davis, one of my recent bookings that I am so pumped to film. I left this call feeling super inspired to share what we talked about because I feel so many fi...
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From 0 to 46 Weddings in my First Year - What I Learned as a Full Time Filmmaker
In this episode on the Films We Make podcast, I take a deep dive into how I booked 46 weddings and made over 125,000 in revenue in my first full time year of filming weddings.I unpack everything from this first year and explore where my ...
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How To Make $100K/year as a Wedding Filmmaker
Today we learn the recipe to making 100K a year as a wedding videography business and what winning strategy helps us achieve profitability and long term success. In this episode you will learn:Discover how to manage the...
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51:21
The Secret To Creating Powerful Wedding Films Ft Cine Garden
Welcome back to another jam packed episode full of secrets and beautiful wisdom on how you can truly take your wedding film to the next level. Adalenne from Cine Garden joins the conversation an unearths her process to going deeper with her cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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46:33
How To Start A Business From NOTHING
Today me and Aaron dive deeper into how to start a wedding video business from nothing. We dive deeper into our experience and stories into how we found success, practical wisdom that led us to developing a sustainable brand, building awareness...
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35:27
Developing the Right Mindset for Better Wedding Filmmaking
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:22
Are Wedding Films a Luxury or a Necessity? The True Worth of Wedding Films
Welcome back to another episode where Jaired and Elijah dive deep into the age old question, "Are wedding films a luxury item or are they a necessity?" Now as wedding filmmakers ourselves, we have some bias, however we talk about the why and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:52
Finding The Perfect Music For Your Wedding Films
Welcome back to the Films We Make Podcast. In this episode, Jaired delves into the power of music in wedding films, sharing tips on finding the perfect songs and creating impactful soundtracks.In this episode, we'll cover:- The im...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:21
5 Common Mistakes To Avoid For Better Wedding Films
In this video, Jaired discusses the top five things wedding filmmakers should stop doing in their edits to take their films to the next level.In this video, we cover:The importance of not including everything in your wedding ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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