Happy new year everyone!! A look back at 2010

We are a few hours away from starting 2011, and it seems appropriate to take a look back at 2010 and a whirlwind of emotion. I can't believe it's already over. It seems only yesterday I was filming Mona and Brian beautiful wedding at the Westin St. Francis, but the truth is they are about to celebrate their one year anniversary, and many more to come.

2010 was a particular year for me because it was a year of growth in my personal and professional life. On a professional point, I was able to get to a different level in my work, and I renewed my passion for wedding films. I became a better storyteller, and I spent the year learning and being a student of the industry. This is why 2011 is going to be so exciting. I feel I have never been more on top than I am right now, and I want to keep improving, so for those of you who will join the CINEMATT family, I can assure you to give you my best effort to make better films and better stories! and I can't wait to get started.

On a personal level, I went through a crazy year where new people came into my life to guide me and help me when I needed it the most: So there are a few person I need to thank: Elley! you are my rock and my muse, not much more need to be said, except I vow to achieve all the goals we have talked about in 2011, and this a promise (sounds a bit cheesy but it's true). Amelie! you make life so much better, and so joyful. You are the best!! Caroline and Dan thank you for your friendship your advice, and you help. Jerome, although we didn't get to see much of each other this year, you, Mila, Pauline Romeo and Katia is what I have the closest as family here, so thank you for the friendship, the support, and the love you guys have given me.

On a fun level, I achieve lots of traveling and discovered new places, which beauty I did not suspect, and I took a bit more time to enjoy life and not just be consumed with my work, which actually is a key to success. Being consumed by your work clouds your mind and prevent you from being creative I think. So it's nice from time to time to take a step back. I only come back stronger in my editing room.
 So for 2011 I hope to see more of the same.

Thank you for your constant support, and for those of you who are considering CINEMATT for your wedding, please be sure to stop by my new location in Belmont, and take a look to what I have in stock for 2011. It's is going to be a great great year. 

California Academy of Sciences - San Francisco - Elaine and Rudy

This year I have been fortunate to work in some really amazing locations. Julia Morgan Ball Room, Mark Hopkins, Ritz Carlton HalfMoon Bay, Calistoga Ranch and Carneros Inn Just to name a few.
But when Elaine and Rudy contacted me and chose me as their wedding filmmaker, I was beyond ecstatic to be working at California Academy of Sciences, the world's largest platinum museum in the world, and the greenest one. This made for an amazing backdrop for their lavish event magistrally orchestrated by the talented Jess Flood. Chef Christophe and his team of La bonne Cuisine had prepared some magical food to compliment the event. On top of it I had the pleasure to Shoot with Jerry and Ingrid from Jerry Yoon Photography, who are class acts to work with.
For the film I didn't want t go the usual route and I definitely wanted to concentrate on using Angel's speech - Elaine's MOH - as the backbone of my edit. Angel had the particularity of being the "matchmaker" and her very eloquent toast was the best way to introduce our newlyweds.
Elaine and Rudy are really fun people and I wanted their personality to shine throughout the film, therefore I decided to use a much upbeat music for the second part of the edit.
So without any further ado, here it is:

Julia Morgan Ballroom - Wedding in a week - Jen and Medel

When Jamie Chang from Mango Muse Events contacted me mid July to see if I were interested in partnering for Wedding in a Week, which was organized with Wedding Wire, and Star 101.3 FM, I was intrigued. Sure I already had a busy month of August with 6 events. But I never back down from a challenge. So I decided to say yes.
What I liked about the idea was to film a wedding of someone I have a) never met, b) didn't even know they were getting married a week before the wedding, and c) was working with a select crew of some of my favorite people, such as Vasna Wilson and Gustavo Fernandez, Armando Sarabia of Get Your Do Up, the prestigious Julia Morgan Ballroom, and my friends at Big fun DJ.
I also wanted to give a shut out to Heron Freed Toor, who did an admirable job on the ceremony. It was beautiful, and felt very personal.
On top of that I was able to ask my good friend James Burkart to film alongside with me on that day.
Although the ceremony was a bit tricky with literally no space to work, James and I had our plan well set up, and the whole thing went without any problem. Jen and Medel had written their own vows and boy did Medel brought it. The whole place was tearing up after his beautiful declaration. So I knew that this would be the basis to my film. I knew that family is very important to them so I wanted to make sure to include as much as possible of their family and friend in this short film, as well as give a good feedback of a day, which for Medel and Jen was once in a lifetime event.
Make sure to watch this stunning wedding which include a really nice moment when they saw each other for the first time. Medel could barely keep it together.
I hope you will enjoy it, and as usual don't hesitate to comment or to press the like button.
Merci et bonne soirée.
Matthieu

Here is the list of all the great sponsors who made that day possible:

Participating Wedding Professionals
Julia Morgan Ballroom Ceremony & Reception Venue Website
Blue Heron Catering Catering Website	Mango Muse Events Wedding Planning Website	Vas Photography Photography Website
Huckleberry Karen Designs Florist Website	All Cruise Travel Honeymoon Prize Website	Cinematt Videography Website
Bridal Image of San Francisco Wedding Gown Website	get your DO up! Hair and Makeup Website	Trentadue Winery Reception Wine Website
Beaux Gateaux Wedding Cake Website	Big Fun DJ DJ Website	Magnolia Photo Booth Photo Booth Rental Website
Wildflower Linen Reception Linen Rental Website	Selix Formalwear Men’s Attire Website	Glenn Staller Ceremony Musician Website
Heron Freed Toor Officiant Website	Mabel Chong Bridal Jewelry Website	Paper Source Wedding Stationery Website
Speakeasy Ales and Lagers Beer Sponsor Website	Blue Water Party Rental Event Rentals Website	Shane Company Wedding Rings Website

presented by

Freedom Hall - Sunnyvale - Jenny and Ben

I know it's been a while I have not posted anything, and the reason is simple: I was on vacation. After 22 straight weeks of filming weddings, I felt I needed a break and decided to travel part of the world literally since I went to 5 countries in 4 weeks.
But enough about me and let's get back to Jenny and Ben. I have known Jenny for a while now as I have shot both of her brothers wedding. So filming her own wedding was definitely fun for me, and some added pressure since she had two examples of what I can do. But as usual each and every wedding is different. They all bring their own colors and diversities, and Jenny's wedding was no exception.
I hope you will enjoy this colorful depiction of the day, which blended a bit of the asian and Jewish traditions.
Thank you Jenny and Ben for trusting me with your most important day.

Bonne Journee,
Matthieu