Make Better Wedding Films presents
Advanced Editing
a practical way to level up your wedding films
Transform Your Wedding Films with Expert Guidance from the Industry's Top Filmmakers
Great wedding films aren’t just created—they’re crafted by filmmakers who master the art of editing.
This 3-week, practical training with some of the industry’s top filmmakers will guide you through transforming your raw footage into extraordinary films. With three immersive sessions, you’ll have time to master new techniques, apply them to real projects, and get valuable feedback from peers and expert mentors alike.
Meet your mentors
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Ben Journée - Make Better Wedding Films
Collects keyboard shortcuts like he's playing Pokémon Ruby. Self proclaimed president of the Magnetic Timeline fan club.
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Grace Cardona - Bottlebrush Films
The David Bowie of the wedding film world. Can single handedly bend Premiere Pro to her will whilst smashing a Cab Sav on an exercycle.
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Maclean Carlson - Hello Tomorrow
The narrative ninja. Keeps the secrets to storytelling under his beanie at all times.
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Forever Curious Films
The super sexy sound-design superheroes. Is that a microphone in your pocket? Commonly mistaken for being Italian.
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William Sarmiento
Still rocking a Glidecam like it's 2013. Studied aerospace engineering just so he could engineer the shit out of his music design.
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Calen Rhome - White in Revery
His Colour Grading = 🔥
His Outfits = 🔥
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Matt Johnson
Your favourite Youtube Daddy and beard enthusiast. Matt will be our DaVinci Wizard 🧙♂️
Event Breakdown
Event Breakdown
Editing takes time…
This workshop is designed to give you the time and guidance needed to truly elevate your editing skills. The training is spread over three days, with a week in between each session for you to apply what you’ve learned.
Day one focuses on the foundations: organizing your project, setting yourself up for success, unlocking hidden features in your editing software and creating a roadmap for your edit. After day one, you’ll begin building the skeleton of your film.
Day two dives into the creative process—bringing your edit to life by selecting and customizing music, balancing pacing, and developing a unique style that reflects you as a filmmaker. You’ll then use the week to complete the draft of your 5-minute wedding film.
Day three is all about perfecting the details—polishing your work with advanced color grading, sound design, and delivery techniques. After this final session, you’ll have another week to refine and submit your finished film for judging, with prizes awarded for the best edits.
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Fundamentals of Storytelling
Setting your Edit up for Success
Software Secrets & Hacks (PP, FCPX & Resolve)
Finding the Story
Creating a Roadmap for your Edit
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Peer Review of Film Skeletons
Pacing and Finding the Vibe
Finding and Customising Music
Enhancing Moments through Editing
Visual Storytelling
Reflecting Your Couple in the Edit
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Film Reviews and Critiques
Sound Design Deep Dive
Colour Grading Deep Dive
Short-Form Editing for the Algorithm
Packaging and Delivery
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Final Films delivered by February 5
Selected Films Screened
Prizes given to the Best Edits
Yeah, but how much is it?
6 speakers
3 online event days
on-demand replays
1 on 1 feedback on your work
spot prizes and give aways
$649
*prices are in US dollars