My name is Melanie Beier, and I'm a German filmmaker living and working in Portugal. I love telling stories, travelling through Europe and sharing meals with my wife. My work is about finding out what makes you unique and telling your love story in an authentic and personal way. I feel incredibly honored to be allowed into the most intimate moments of newly united families and to work every day surrounded by the magic that is love.
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Preparation is Key
I believe in creating personalized wedding videos that reflect the unique style and personality of each couple. My approach is to listen to your story, understand your vision, and come prepared!
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Trust allows for magic
Quality is at the core of everything I do. From filming to editing, I use high-end equipment and the latest techniques to deliver wedding videos of exceptional quality. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I strive for excellence in every frame.
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Enjoy the Moment
No image or shot is more important than your enjoyment on your wedding day. My approach is unfussy and discreet, but present when needed.
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The story unfolds
If filming is about looking, editing is about finding. Combining all the details I have learned about you, I follow my creativity. I appreciate your patience and trust as I translate your love and affection into a cinematic masterpiece.
PORTUGAL,
A NEW HOME
I love the windy coasts and the green mountains, the color of olive oil and the sound of the Portuguese language, the celebrations of the North and the local traditions, the bustling of the cities and the calm of the fields.
I love finding out what my clients like and putting a piece of myself into every film I produce!
photo by Ana Luísa Pinto / The Luminous
MY STORY
I started writing stories when I was still in elementary school. For the longest time, I thought I would become a writer. While spending a year at a high school in the United States, I was introduced to theatre, and back in my home town of Berlin, to photography. With the Berlin Film Festival in front of my doorsteps every year to guide and inspire me, I came up with a plan to combine all the things I loved - writing, theatre, music, and photography: Cinema! I studied film and television at the Medienakademie (dma) in my hometown of Berlin, and at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in the UK. With a Bachelor of Arts and some international experiences and artistic endeavors in my pocket, I made my way to Portugal in 2015.
Situated in Porto, but available everywhere in Europe, Andorinha Films is my brand, which combines creative and commercial work for all sorts of clients – may it be families, couples, friends or companies.
Why "Andorinha Films"?
an‧do‧ri‧nha /ɐ̃.du.ˈɾi.ɲɐ/
portuguese: Swallow /ˈswɒləʊ/
noun
a small bird whose tail has two points like a fork
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Swallows are migratory, love the coasts and mate for life. They remind me of freedom and my beloved city of Porto.
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In Portugal, they are a common motif for porcelain decorations and a popular souvenir
Andorinha Films is an LGBTQIA-friendly, all-inclusive company. I love documenting families and couples in all shapes, sizes and colours, so don't be shy!
I'm Alice! My human talks a lot about me. If you don't like cats, that's cool. I don't go filming with my human, but my work as a leg warmer and anti-stress furball is an essential part of the editing process!
I'm Alba! I'm the newest member of the family and as you can tell from my *innocent* face, I am never up to any good.
high-end wedding videos
based in portugal
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