SALINA WEDDING FILMS The Investment and Process
Madeleine is filmmaker based near Tropea and Sicily, who specializes in documenting refined destination wedding weekends throughout Italy. Each film is approached as a personal piece-of-art, shaped around what is most meaningful to the couples. The result is a layered narrative, where emotion, setting, and celebration come together with depth. Guided by an intuitive understanding of each couple, she captures connection with ease and grace. Her eye is naturally drawn to elegance and movement. Her presence is calm and intuitive, with a natural sense of energy, allowing couples and their guests to remain fully present. Films feel both refined and glamorous.
“The intention is not simply to document, but to shape something that holds, clear, considered, and grounded in what is real. Not just the day itself, but the power to return to it, sharing it again, with those who were there and those who are yet to come.”
A wedding, composed as cinema
As seen in
Ischia, 9-12 September 2026
a multi-day film experience
€ 4.800 Full Wedding Experience
This four-day experience is designed for celebrations that extend beyond a single day, where the experience is shaped gradually through time shared together. From refined welcome dinners to slow afternoons on the water, every gathering contributes to a film that feels complete and deeply lived.
2 hours poker night coverage - to anticipate and inspire the rhythm of the wedding
2 hours beach day coverage - this vibrant pre-wedding time is documented with the same editorial focus and emotional tone
2 hours boat day coverage - a sail at the sea, relaxed, refined, and visually coherent
full wedding day coverage - from the stillness of the early hours to the movement of the dance floor (up to 10 hours)
atmospheric narrative & aerial perspective - environmental scenes and drone footage (*weather permitting) across all days, providing a complete sense of place and architectural context to elevate the visual story with cinematic scale
2 dedicated professionals - Madeleine, and Giancarlo as second filmmaker and drone operator, working together seamlessly as husband&wife
styling alignment & timeline collaboration with planners&designers to ensure every detail flows naturally and visually in harmony with the rhythm of the day
no added logistics - all travel and accommodations are already included
The same visual language, directional care, and intentional flow are carried seamlessly through each part of the event
finals
Emotionally true. Composed. Made to be lived.
a blend of digital and analog VHS-C film, and drone footage to reflect the atmosphere of the celebration with different perspectives, textures and depth
high quality audio recording + royalty free music and licenses + cinematic color grade + sound design
a refined online gallery featuring 4k and 1080p files for effortless sharing and archival
3 social media shorts (20-40 seconds) delivered within 24 hrs, to dive into each day + 1 social media wedding shorts (20-40 seconds) delivered within 48 hrs
highlight film (1-2 minutes) delivered in 1 week full documentary film delivered within 10 weeks edited with emotion, and attention to visual tone
edits of speeches and private vows
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+ additional time available at €300/hour, should the narrative call for more coverage
Securing the date
To confirm availability and secure the date, a tailored digital agreement will be issued for the couple to review and sign. Before sending the final version, I’m happy to provide a preliminary draft so every aspect can be reviewed with clarity and alignment.
In order to prepare the contract, I’ll need the following information:
full names of the couple
email contacts
wedding date and venue details
Regarding billing information:
for couples based outside Italy, please share the current country and city of residence
for couples residing in Italy, please provide the billing recipient’s Codice Fiscale along with their complete residential address, including street name, house number, postal code, city, and municipality
if the couple is based in separate locations, please specify which person will handle the payment, as the invoice will be issued under their details
Following signature of the agreement, a non-refundable booking retainer of €800 is due within 14 days to secure the date exclusively. Upon receipt, the collaboration and creative process will formally begin.
Mail
hello@salinaweddingfilms.it
Phone
+39 320 2207 124
Location
Based near Tropea and Sicily,
working throughout Italy