Today I bring you the incredibly cool work of Monachetti Cinematic Wedding Films. These guys do such amazing work, their wedding videos look more like art films than anything I’ve seen before. Their editing style and focusing techniques really grabbed me as being unlike anything I’ve ever seen in wedding videos. I know the rest of you will love them as well. I had the opportunity to ask Mike a few questions about his company that I now share with you.
1. What is your film/ video background?
I began shooting short films and goofy videos around the house when I got my first camera as a kid. After college, I became close friends with a fellow film-maker, and we have been pursuing it ever since. I have worked on numerous short films, and music video projects. I have also done several corporate training DVDs.
2. How did you get into shooting weddings?
Several years ago a close friend of mine was like “Hey, you should film my wedding!” And I said “You’re right!” I’ve been doing it ever since.
3. How would you define your visual style?
I would say that my style is a little more edgy then what people are used to seeing with wedding videography. Their is an extreme attention to detail and story. I want every video to feel different then the one before it, and the only way to do that is to focus on different aspects of each wedding. I like approaching the wedding day eager to make something different then anything that has been done before.
4. What areas do you service?
I am based out of Washington, DC but available for hire world wide.
5. Can you give us a range for your rates?
2,000-6,000
6. Anything else you might want to share with unbrides?
I wish I could tell them that a wedding video is just as important as any other medium they are using to remember their wedding day by. Having a wedding video is important because it pulls on your emotions from that day like nothing else. Being able to watch your day, as a story, as many times as you want for the rest of your life, is irreplaceable. Something the generation before this wishes they could have. Something this generation should take advantage of.
Go watch some film samples at www.monachetti.com
AlanamsT Says:
Thank you SO much for posting this!! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Better start saving!
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:43 pm
MissCapitolHill Says:
Monachetti is doing our wedding…never thought I’d want videography till I saw their work! It’s the best.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:56 am
Erin Says:
i LOVE their work; wonder if blue sky can tailor their work this way?
May 6th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Maria Crawford Says:
Justine! I stumbled upon your website and am *THRILLED* for you!! Your wedding sounds like it is going to be amazing. Can I admit that over a year later, I still pull out the wedding album every few weeks
It feels like I am completely reliving that day everytime.
May 8th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Katie Says:
i checked out monachetti after seeing your website and totally agree with you! it’s amazing. it’s been super hard to find something in salt lake city that’s not completely cheesy. i could never afford monachetti but i heard about this guy and was able to find his new website and he totally reminds me of them! he’s AMAZING! people should seriously check him out! website: montaukmotionpictures.com
i haven’t been able to find anyone else that comes close is salt lake city, let alone utah!
May 16th, 2008 at 6:31 pm