Michael Westcott Films

Michael Westcott Films is a wedding videographer based in Edinburgh, Scotland and travels to wherever the adventure takes him to. Michael has more than ten years of experience in the film industry and has spent that time developing and fine-tuning his style. He has worked on various commercial projects, including conferences. Music videos and nursery and school promotional films. Michael has also been the cinematographer or DOP (Director and Photography on short horror films. Yet, he loves weddings and makes it his mission to provide discreet videography and ensure a relaxed, natural atmosphere for the couple and guests. He aims to capture all the intricate details, raw emotions, and authentic love of your special occasion. He prioritises the moment over the visual element. Audio is also a hugely important factor in crafting when finalising his films. His end result is a film that gives you the opportunity to relive the big day for many years to come. Being part of someone’s love story is just one of the reasons why he loves being a videographer. Michael is a geek when it comes to cameras and other video equipment, so getting to try out the latest tech on film shoots is always fun. He always keeps an eye on the latest gadgets, especially drones, so be prepared for these and other surprises in his repertoire! A film with feeling? What do you mean by that? Through Michael's years of experience, he has become increasingly aware of how crucial it is to capture the locations, the sounds and the atmosphere of the occasion and the people you choose to share it with in order to create a more engaging feeling in your film. Michael takes a maximum of 15 wedding bookings per year to ensure he always spends the required amount of time working on each one & no part of the process is rushed or the quality compromised. Three packages are offered and can be customised to the couple's taste, with a variety of add-ons to choose from. This ensures to appeal to a range of budgets, and he invites you to check out his website to learn more about these services. On a more personal level, Michael enjoys the outdoors in his spare time. He is a keen hiker and aspires to see as much of the world as time allows. Michael is an ex-competitive badminton player, which is probably why he is such a perfectionist when it comes to crafting his films, as he is very results-driven and loves a challenge. But if that all sounds a little intense, don’t worry – he is also a mediocre guitar player, so please don’t ask him to play at your wedding. When he hasn't got a camera or badminton racket in his hands, He is usually giving belly rubs to dogs and cats. Michael is a big fan of dogs at weddings and just an animal lover in general. Michael has even travelled to some exotic places to film them in their natural habitat – you can see some of these on his Wildlife page on his website and on his Wildlife Instagram account. Michael has photographed cats in Greece, iguanas in Spain and water dragons in Australia, to name just a few.