Q: WHAT DRAWS YOU TO WEDDINGS AS A SUBJECT?
A: A wedding brings together many layers of life in a very short time. Families, friendships, memories, expectations, and small rituals briefly appear in one shared space. What interests me most are the subtle moments that emerge within that situation — quiet glances, gestures between people, and the atmosphere that slowly builds during the day. These moments often pass almost unnoticed, yet they are the ones that carry the emotional truth of the event.
Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR APPROACH TO FILMING WEDDINGS?
A: I approach weddings somewhere between documentary observation and cinema. I don’t construct scenes or ask people to perform. Instead, I try to remain attentive to what is already happening — the gestures, glances, and small interactions that quietly shape the atmosphere of a day. For me the goal is not to produce a spectacular video for immediate impact, but a film that continues to reveal itself when you return to it years later.
Q: IS THERE A FILM YOU RETURN TO AGAIN AND AGAIN?
A: One film I often return to is La Grande Bellezza by Paolo Sorrentino. There is something in its rhythm and atmosphere that I find endlessly fascinating — the way it moves between beauty, absurdity, melancholy, and humour. It reminds me that human stories are rarely simple, and that even fleeting moments can carry a surprising depth.
Q: DO YOU DIRECT COUPLES DURING FILMING?
A: I prefer to observe rather than intervene. I believe people look and feel most natural when they are simply together, not performing for the camera. If guidance is needed it is usually minimal — more like a suggestion than direction. The intention is always the same: to create space where you can simply be yourselves.
Q: WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
A: Interestingly, much of my visual inspiration comes from literature rather than images. I am drawn to novels and poetry where the rhythm and tone of the writing carry as much weight as the story itself. Writers such as Peter Handke, Ivana Sajko, and Goran Ferčec have influenced the way I think about atmosphere and attention, while the poetry of Louise Glück, Marko Pogačar, and Marija Andrijašević often reminds me how much meaning can live in small, precise observations. Because of that, I rarely look for inspiration directly in visual work or in things that can be easily copied. I’m more interested in translating a sensibility rather than borrowing an image.
Q: WHAT KIND OF WEDDINGS INSPIRE YOU THE MOST?
A: Weddings where people feel comfortable being themselves. It doesn’t depend on the location, the scale, or the decoration. What matters much more is the atmosphere — whether people are relaxed, open, and present with each other. Those situations allow small and honest moments to appear, and those are the moments that carry the emotional depth of a film.
Q: WHAT DOES A QUIET DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?
A: A quiet day usually involves slow and attentive activities: making sourdough bread, preparing tea in the gong fu tradition, walking in the mountains, or working with analogue photography. These moments have a very different pace from wedding days, but they share something important with filmmaking — patience, observation, and attention to small details that gradually reveal themselves.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS ON THE WEDDING DAY?
A: I try to move through the day quietly and attentively, observing rather than leading and allowing situations to unfold naturally. During small pauses I often talk with guests, listen to conversations, or simply watch how people interact. These details help me understand the relationships around you, which later shape the structure of the film.
Q: HOW LONG ARE THE FILMS YOU CREATE?
A: Most films are between 5 and 20 minutes long. I believe this length holds the right balance between emotional intensity and narrative rhythm. When films become much longer they often lose the focus and energy that make them compelling to revisit.
Q: CAN WE MEET BEFORE THE WEDDING?
A: Of course. I always enjoy meeting couples before the wedding, either in person or online. These conversations help me understand who you are and how you imagine your day, and they also allow both of us to feel whether we are on the same wavelength.
Q: WHAT SHOULD WE TELL YOU WHEN WE FIRST WRITE TO YOU?
A: Start with the simple things: where your wedding will take place, when it will happen, and how you imagine the day unfolding. Beyond that, I always enjoy hearing a little about the two of you — how you met, what your life together looks like, or the small rituals that make your relationship feel like home. Sometimes a favourite film, a place you return to, or a quiet detail about your story reveals more than a long description. These small fragments often help me understand people better and become the starting point for the way I approach a film.