Today on the Coda Podcast I’m joined by Chris Spice from Spice Wedding Films — a filmmaker known for his joyful, honest and heartfelt approach to capturing weddings.

In this episode, we dive into how Chris found his voice as a wedding filmmaker, the surprising contradiction of manufacturing moments in order to capture footage that still feels completely natural, and why simplifying the client journey can transform the experience for both you and your couples.

He also shares the story of a client from hell that prompted him to create the wedding videographer Super Contract that can help videographers protect their creativity, set expectations, and keep their business running smoothly.

This one’s packed with practical insight and real talk about filmmaking, storytelling and running a professional wedding-film business.

Guest: https://www.spiceweddingfilms.com

Host: https://roo-films.com

Coda: https://coda-conference.com

💡 Coda Membership - Learn, Grow & Connect

Join an annual membership created for wedding filmmakers who want to keep learning, stay inspired and be part of a supportive community all year round. Get access to online masterclasses, workshops, past conference talks and priority conference tickets:

https://members.coda-conference.com

🎬 50% Off The Ultimate Wedding Videography Masterclass

Cheat Code is my complete wedding filmmaking course - learn to shoot, edit, and run a business that you’re proud of, currently 50% off for a limited time:

https://roo-films.com/course

📺 VidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today:

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stain

✂️Outsource Your Editing

Free up your time and let Bride&Groom.video handle your editing backlog. Use CODA75 for £75 off your first order of £320 or more

https://bridengroom.video/coda/

🎧Musicbed Free Trial + 3 Free Songs

Take your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:

https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrial

💨 RooDogs & Yeti Straps

Custom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphones

https://roo-films.com/shop/

💽 10% off Offshoot the ultimate file backup manager, use code CODA10 at checkout

https://hedge.co/products/offshoot

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Welcome to the very first episode of Coda Chats — a new, more relaxed corner of the Coda Podcast where we strip away the tech talk and have real, honest conversations about life as wedding filmmakers.

For this debut episode, I’m joined by Becky Thompson and Becky Kinross, amazing filmmakers and also the duo behind The Becky Sessions podcast.

Together, we dive into the realities of navigating parenthood while self-employed, our collective thoughts on the rise of content creators, and why the world of wedding filmmaking still seems to be so heavily dominated by men. We also explore the very different experiences male and female filmmakers can have on a wedding day — plus plenty more fascinating, funny, and honest insights along the way.

This episode sets the tone for what Coda Chats is all about: real people, real experiences, and the conversations we all need to be having in our industry.

Guests: https://thompsonweddingfilms.co.uk & https://www.filmsaboutlove.co.uk

Host: https://roo-films.com

Coda: https://coda-conference.com

💡 Coda Membership - Learn, Grow & Connect

Join an annual membership created for wedding filmmakers who want to keep learning, stay inspired and be part of a supportive community all year round. Get access to online masterclasses, workshops, past conference talks and priority conference tickets:

https://members.coda-conference.com

🎬 £100 off The Ultimate Wedding Videography Masterclass

Cheat Code is my complete wedding filmmaking course - learn to shoot, edit, and run a business that you’re proud of, use code ROO100 for £100 off

https://roo-films.com/course

📺 VidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today:

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stain

✂️Outsource Your Editing

Free up your time and let Bride&Groom.video handle your editing backlog. Use CODA75 for £75 off your first order of £320 or more

https://bridengroom.video/coda/

🎧Musicbed Free Trial + 3 Free Songs

Take your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:

https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrial

💨 RooDogs & Yeti Straps

Custom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphones

https://roo-films.com/shop/

💽 10% off Offshoot the ultimate file backup manager, use code CODA10 at checkout

https://hedge.co/products/offshoot

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Today on the Coda Podcast, I’m joined by Kurtis Smith of K.Smith Films — a filmmaker who blends pure creativity with serious technical craft.

While Kurtis creates high-energy short-form content that lights up his social feeds, his true masterpieces are his long-form wedding films. These are immersive, emotionally rich stories built with intention — shaped by his background as a musician and his ability to craft intricate, sound scores that give his work a signature depth and rhythm.

In this episode, we break down how Kurtis approaches both ends of the spectrum — from punchy, viral-ready short form to the expansive long-form edits he’s become known for. And we even dive into how he managed to pull off a same-day edit at a wedding — the planning, the pressure, and the creative chaos behind it.

Guest: https://ksmithfilms.co.uk

Host: https://roo-films.com

Coda: https://coda-conference.com

💡 Coda Membership - Learn, Grow & Connect

Join an annual membership created for wedding filmmakers who want to keep learning, stay inspired and be part of a supportive community all year round. Get access to online masterclasses, workshops, past conference talks and priority conference tickets:

https://members.coda-conference.com

🏆 British Wedding Film Festival

Submissions are now open for the British Wedding Film Festival.

This is your chance to showcase your creative talent and celebrate the art of wedding filmmaking.

https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com

🎬 50% off The Ultimate Wedding Videography Masterclass

Cheat Code is my complete wedding filmmaking course - learn to shoot, edit, and run a business that you’re proud of, currently 50% off

https://roo-films.com/course

📺 VidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today:

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stain

✂️Outsource Your Editing

Free up your time and let Bride&Groom.video handle your editing backlog. Use CODA75 for £75 off your first order of £320 or more

https://bridengroom.video/coda/

🎧 Musicbed Free Trial + 3 Free Songs

Take your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:

https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrial

💨 RooDogs & Yeti Straps

Custom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphones

https://roo-films.com/shop/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.