Dimitris Mantalias Cinematography

It's a bit hard to describe this one, since it's not a wedding video but a prewedding one, made to play at the reception, but I’ll start with the origin story.

Dimitra had been familiar with my work since she was a teenager, thanks to her father (also a photographer, like her) working with us. Back then, she said: “When the time comes for me to get married, I want a video like these.” To be honest, I just thought of it as a cute statement. But time passes, the moment comes, and suddenly it becomes real. :)

So, what is "Elemental" about? I really don’t like explaining my concept videos, because that may suggest a lack of ability (either on the video's part or my own) to let them speak for themselves. It is a journey of two people (those two people, or if you want to expand it further, any two people) toward discovering each other. It can also be seen as an exploration of the classic question: fate versus free will, told through universally recognizable symbols.

Is it cryptic, mystical, and not entirely straightforward? It is.
Is there a story being told underneath all this? Definitely.

Manos and Dimitra gave me total creative freedom on this one. “Do your thing,” they said. And that’s exactly what I did. :)

It wasn’t an easy project, though. The filming was demanding, involving wildly different terrains and conditions (the “mountain ascending” drone shots near the end are real), and things became even more complicated during post-production — for reasons I’ll let you guess after watching the short film.

So, was the result worth all of the above? The couple and I have already answered that question. And now that the film premiered at their wedding reception, it’s time for anyone who wants to watch it to form their own opinion.

Written, filmed, edited and directed by Dimitris Mantalias

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Hello, I am Kostas Petsas founder of the Cinema of Poetry. My passion for cinema, music and poetry has always been my driving force. I am a destination wedding filmmaker, based in Greece and travelling all around Europe and the world to document your story in the most authentic and personalized way.Your wedding film for me is much more than the coverage of the wedding day alone. It is a short documentary portraying your love story. When you will watch this wedding video after many years it will remind you exactly how it felt on your special day. It will remind you of all your beloved people and their words. It will remind you why you two have chosen to be together in the first place. My philosophy is to focus on the things that matter the most: people, moments and emotions. This is what makes your film unique, representative of who you are and a treasured heirloom for you and your family.

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Hello, I am Anthony, a destination wedding & elopement videographer from Greece. My wedding films follow a particular philosophy: I concentrate on glimpses of pure emotion, unexpected and unfiltered, and capture the naturally beautiful facial features and expressions, the dynamism of body language and the magic of the atmosphere created during that special day. Although based in Greece, I have gone far from its borders –a keen travel enthusiast at the same time- filming weddings in a wide range of destinations all over the world, from Italy to France, Bali to Switzerland and so on. Through my extensive travelling, I have also grown to be incredibly familiar with the best places to shoot in a wide spectre of destinations, both iconic and under the radar. What do I consider myself? A storyteller, I like to say, unfolding your love story, one that is far from awkward poses and fake smiles. Rather, one filled with the intensity of the emotions and the unsurpassing momentum of one of the most special days of your lives. Obsessively observant, I know in depth how to capture the combination of grand gestures, spontaneous moments and those little details that make the true difference. After the cake is cut, the fireworks fade and the glitter lands, what is great to know is that a compelling video story, of your personal journey and celebration, was created, just for you, a treasure to hold for a lifetime.Your love story starts here…and ends happily ever after.P.S. Free spirit and urban weddings, as well as the hippie and bohemian wedding cinematography styles, are some of my favorites! And, I must admit, they perfectly match with my unconventional personality and enthusiasm for travelling and adventure.With love,Anthony Venitis

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