about

So.. I guess you'll want to know a bit about me if I am attending your wedding! 

 

I’m Sam and I started Aylett Films in my final year of university whilst studying Film Production. I got my first gig filming my friend's sister's wedding (Alice & Harry’s at Stokes Farm Barn if you’re nosey!) and haven't looked back since. 

 

If I'm not filming weddings, I’m filming a medley of other things - From corporate interviews to Mike Dean music videos (Yes, the ex-premier league referee), I’ve had my fair share of experiences through this crazy thing I call a career. 

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fun facts

​I once balanced university and filming Peter Crouch’s Podcast - (I failed my final year so probably can't use the word ‘balanced’...

I regret nothing.)

I’m a part time private chef for my client/girlfriend

I once jumped out of a plane whilst filming with an Ed Sheeren look-alike

 I studied Music and played guitar for 8 years! It's this background in music that allows me to elevate my films through sound. 

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likes

Just​ like Jay from the Inbetweeners, I'm a big fan of all the F's.

Films, Food and Football.

My favourite dish, not just to eat but also to cook is Carbonara.

My favourite film is anything with Jake Gyllenhaal... Well maybe not Brokeback Mountain.

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my style and process.

I’m not sure what influences my style of wedding films. I went in with fresh eyes at the start, with my degree in editing and a love for story telling, I was unafraid to experiment. After finding success with my first film, I decided to go all in and create Aylett Films.

With my background in Film and Music, I saw the potential that wedding films had, in both storytelling and musical score.

The majority of films I had watched lacked emotion and a timeline. They felt like a montage of the day with the first dance cut together with clips from the morning. With songs that fade out to introduce another completely different song. 

There was just no flow!

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Wedding films should tell a story. Your story. As it happened. Because why would you want anything else?

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Editing is a massive part of my process. I take huge pride in all of my films and I’m always trying to better the last. To maintain this level of detail and care, I take on a limited number of weddings each year, ensuring every couple gets the attention they deserve. 

A key component within all of my films is the score - This is the backbone that drives the story forwards and brings back the emotions you felt during the day. Every song is handpicked, chosen to reflect the day and you as a couple. I then use musical elements to uniquely compose the score, allowing it to flow perfectley and immerse you within it. 

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my films are here to make you cry. that's my aim!