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Andorinha Films Cinematic Storytelling | Wedding Videography

Authentic and intimate love stories My name is Melanie, and I’m originally from Berlin, Germany.

Our Story = Your Story

Your wedding film shouldn’t be about us - it should be all about you! Portugal has a lot to offer when it comes to Wedding Videography, from the classical documentary style to a more elaborate cinematic storytelling. I like to think of Andorinha Films as somewhere in the middle of that; staying true to the couple and the events of the day, but making everything look as magi

cal and wonderful as it feels when you’re getting married! Writing and storytelling was always in my blood, and after trying my hands at theatre and music, I arrived at film and thought: THIS IS IT! When I had completed my studies of Filmmaking and Television in Berlin, I was ready to create unique and captivating love stories anywhere and everywhere, and so I set out for the big wide world. Fate (and love!) led me first to Viana do Castelo, Portugal, where I started assisting, photographing and second shooting weddings, before founding Andorinha Films in 2016 and starting my own wedding business in Porto. Right from the very first wedding that I filmed, it became clear to me:
Love isn’t scripted, but when it is real, capturing it requires focus, creativity, patience & hard work. And Andorinha Films strives to do just that. With an eye for detail, a good ear, a calm hand and a big smile, I will be at your side on your wedding day. Not everything may go as planned, but even if the day passes by in a blurry rush, rest assured that your memories are in good hands! After the wedding day, my work is only starting, when I carefully select and edit your film, so that it reflects who you are and what you felt. I am interested in your story, and am here to help you tell it! If you would like to tell me your story, or want to know more about mine, please contact me at [email protected] or right here on facebook! I can’t wait to hear from you!
- Melanie

Like a light at the end of the road.
01/10/2024

Like a light at the end of the road.

Porto. An embrace.
26/09/2024

Porto. An embrace.

Are you ready?![new video coming out next week]✨Video | Second Shooter | Wedding Planning | Venue | Catering |  & Welcom...
07/09/2024

Are you ready?!

[new video coming out next week]


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Welcome Event | Vila Galé Collection Elvas
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Bride & Family Hair & Makeup Artist |
Saree Draping |
Sangeet musicians |
Fado |
Stationery design |
Mehndi |
Pandit |
Guests Hair & MUA |
Wedding Cake |
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The days are already a little shorter in Portugal, but summer is far from over!
06/09/2024

The days are already a little shorter in Portugal, but summer is far from over!

The best way to get through these long nights: coffeeVideo: Photography:  Venue: MUA: ⁠Dress: ⁠Suit: ⁠Music: ⁠  ⁣⁠      ...
26/08/2024

The best way to get through these long nights: coffee

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Disco on my mind 🪩*Video |  Photo |  Decor |  Venue |  Beauty | .machado_ DJ |
01/08/2024

Disco on my mind 🪩

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Deep breaths and intense looks~Video: Second Shooter: Photography: Venue: Dress: Flowers: Jewellery: Stationery: Shoes: ...
29/07/2024

Deep breaths and intense looks
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Seven steps (and then many, many more)✨Video | Second Shooter | Wedding Planning | Venue | Catering |  & Welcome Event |...
25/07/2024

Seven steps (and then many, many more)


Video |
Second Shooter |
Wedding Planning |
Venue |
Catering | &
Welcome Event | Vila Galé Collection Elvas
Design & Decor | .eventos
Sound & Light |
Flowers |
Photography |
Bride & Family Hair & Makeup Artist |
Saree Draping |
Sangeet musicians |
Fado |
Stationery design |
Mehndi |
Pandit |
Guests Hair & MUA |
Wedding Cake |
DJ |

Bride Wedding outfit -
Bride Wedding shoes -
Groom Wedding outfit -
Groom Wedding shoes -

Ending the week in a soft little cocoon of love.video / ⁠photography /  ⁠decor / ⁠first dress / ⁠second dress /  ⁠shoes ...
12/07/2024

Ending the week in a soft little cocoon of love.

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Cheers to those summer evenings when the sun just won't set! ✨
04/06/2024

Cheers to those summer evenings when the sun just won't set! ✨

Reaching higher til I find you ~Are you getting married this year? We still have a few spots open to film your dream wed...
20/05/2024

Reaching higher til I find you
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Are you getting married this year? We still have a few spots open to film your dream wedding and tell your love story! Send a DM or mail to [email protected] for more info!

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The things we carry with us.On our wedding day, we pick things to wear that have a meaning.Some because they are pretty,...
07/05/2024

The things we carry with us.

On our wedding day, we pick things to wear that have a meaning.
Some because they are pretty, some because they were gifted to us.
Some are passed down through generations, some are new traditions in the making.
Some are old and some are new
(Some borrowed and some blue)
But all of them have meaning.

***rwedding ***rpride

"We are just blown away with the quality and how personalised and special our wedding video is. Melanie has captured all...
03/05/2024

"We are just blown away with the quality and how personalised and special our wedding video is. Melanie has captured all the sweet moments, the emotions, the sequence of events so beautifully. Watching our wedding film is like watching our day with another pair of eyes and it brings us both so much joy to have this recorded and share with others. It is one of our most valued investments. We are so grateful to Melanie and her team for the special attention to details, for carefully and beautifully showcasing our love story in our very own wedding film."

Incredibly kind words by Imogene and César, whose beautiful destination wedding we were honoured to film! 😍

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Throwback Thursday to one of my all time faves ✨🤍Video:  Photography:  Venue:  Dress: .van Makeup:  Hair: .hair Statione...
04/04/2024

Throwback Thursday to one of my all time faves ✨🤍

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A Andorinha Films está entre "os melhores dos melhores no que ao maravilhoso mundo dos casamentos diz respeito", escolhi...
28/03/2024

A Andorinha Films está entre "os melhores dos melhores no que ao maravilhoso mundo dos casamentos diz respeito", escolhidos pela na sua edição online de Março 2024:
"A cineasta alemã Melanie Beier cria filmes de casamento que contam histórias emocionais e íntimas. A representação autêntica das pessoas e das suas ligações é o objetivo principal, assim como a criação de uma narrativa visual que eterniza sentimentos e emoções. A visão sobre a magia dos casamentos permite-lhe representar os casais, em especial os multiculturais, com quem tem especial afinidade, com beleza, elegância e dedicação."

Obrigada pela honra e pelo reconhecimento! ☺️
Sempre foi um sonho estar na mesma lista que os , que admiramos tanto, , .fotografia e , a quem podemos chamar amigos, e outros cujo trabalho de vídeo e fotografia é uma inspiração! (Feel Creations, Conta-me Histórias, Look Imaginary, Pedro Lopes, Momento Cativo, Simão Pernas, Duo Borgatto, Dida Photography, Rita Plácido)

Claro, a melhor notícia é que o artigo também recomenda a minha esposa talentosa !🤍

Um grande obrigada a todos os casais que confiaram em mim durante a minha carreira (e já lá vão 8 anos de casamentos!), e em especial à querida .mua, que foi uma noiva tão linda que o meu trabalho tornou-se fácil! 😘

Opening the doors to spring -- happy equinox!
20/03/2024

Opening the doors to spring -- happy equinox!

EQUALITY IN WEDDINGS // Can a wedding be feminist?Weddings are deeply rooted in traditional gender roles. A white dress ...
08/03/2024

EQUALITY IN WEDDINGS // Can a wedding be feminist?

Weddings are deeply rooted in traditional gender roles. A white dress for the bride, innocent makeup, a veil to keep her modest. Her father 'giving her away' to the groom. Seeing each other for the first time (in some cases literally) at the altar, when the veil is lifted. Reminders to the groom that his days of freedom are over now; congratulations to the bride for "locking him down".

As women continue to fight for gender equality, we have thankfully seen a shift and reassessment of some of these traditions. Like with all historical conventions, there can be a lot of comfort, community and meaning associated with wedding customs - even those steeped in sexism - that we might not want to give up completely. It's up to modern couples, their event planners, and even us videographers and photographers to decide what to keep, what to throw out, and what to reimagine!

The break can be visual (Less innocent makeup. Wearing pants.) as well as conceptual (Doing a 'first look' before the ceremony. Meeting in the middle of the aisle.) or even legal (A husband adopting his wife's last name. Signing a prenuptial agreement.), and can include compromises (Being accompanied by both parents; taking the last steps alone).

As visual artists, we can do our part to guide and capture our couples in a way that demonstrates equality, stepping away from poses that show dominance or submission, refraining from sexist and antiquated symbolism.

(This doesn't even begin to touch on q***r weddings, but that's a post for another day).

What else can we do to break sexist traditions in weddings? Leave your ideas in the comments!

Stillness and pearlsVideo  (still images by me) with  Photography  Venue  Dress  Flowers  Shoes Makeup .lopes_ Bride .mu...
07/03/2024

Stillness and pearls
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Our Story = Your Story

Your wedding film shouldn’t be about us - it should be all about you!

Portugal has a lot to offer when it comes to Wedding Videography, from the classical documentary style to a more elaborate cinematic storytelling. I like to think of Andorinha Films as somewhere in the middle of that; staying true to the couple and the events of the day, but making everything look as magical and wonderful as it feels when you’re getting married!

My name is Melanie, and I’m originally from Berlin, Germany. Writing and storytelling was always in my blood, and after trying my hands at theatre and music, I arrived at film and thought: THIS IS IT! When I had completed my studies of Filmmaking and Television in Berlin, I was ready to create unique and captivating love stories anywhere and everywhere, and so I set out for the big wide world. Fate (and love!) led me first to Viana do Castelo, Portugal, where I started assisting, photographing and second shooting weddings, before founding Andorinha Films in 2016 and starting my own wedding business in Porto.

Right from the very first wedding that I filmed, it became clear to me: