Okay, right here, right now, we have the debut of Summer of August, by Film Style Weddings.  This short film was based on the true story of Monika & Ashish's 12 year journey of falling in love, growing apart and then falling in love again. Headquartered in Canada, Film Style Weddings brings a unique perspective to wedding video all over the globe.



From Film Style Weddings : 


Monika & Ashish came to us in Fall of 2009 for wedding cinematography services. After sitting down with them and learning their story, I knew there was a story at hand to be told. I proposed them the idea of a short film. 


Naturally, they don't have any acting background, so they didn't welcome the idea that much. But after speaking to them continuously, they bought it into the idea and hence began the scripting stage.


We heavily involved them in the scripting process so their story is told properly. Our goal was to make something with light humour. 


The concept of Same Day Edit integrated with their story was something that I never told them about. I wanted to see surprise faces on the wedding day but the whole concept was always there from the beginning.


PRODUCTION


Once the production began, we spent a lot of time rehearsing and driving and more driving:). Both Ashish and Monika were extremely busy with their professions so it took a while to get the production going. Initially, we filmed b-roll footage that we knew we might end up using in the film but it was mainly shot for the teaser trailer.


That being out of the way, we then filmed scenes in chronological order. The story was given a little more weight thanks to their dance video from 1997 that brought them together.


Aside from our Canon 70-200mm lens falling and splitting into 2 pieces and then fixed again, we didn't have any other problems (trust me that was enough; a short film on it's own as to how it happened)


Although, we did rehearsals to make sure there is a believable story, I was a bit surprised by both of their acting abilities. Especially, the opening scene at the locker surprised us quite a bit. Overall, I was pleased with how things turned out including couple's performances.


We also filmed 3 additional scenes which didn't make the cut. Although 2 of 3 scenes weren't that critical to the story, I wish that we were able to put 1 of the scenes in there. But it will be included as a Deleted Scene on the final DVD.


We filmed at a high school thanks to couple's friend Naipur and UofT Scarborough Campus, thanks to Vinay. We also got a chance to film at Toronto Curling & Cricket Club where Team Canada's national matches take place. A big thanks also goes to Vikram for allowing us to film in his office.


Film Style Weddings is taking wedding video to a whole notha' level! Wishing Eid Mubarak to all my Maharanis!  Have a great weekend.