Alex Znahar Films, the studio of director and lead videographer Alex Znaharchuk, is based in Paris and films weddings across France, from Paris to the châteaux of the Loire and Provence, as well as in Italy, Spain, Greece, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.
5.03 reviewsAlex Znahar Films is the studio of Alex Znaharchuk, its founder, director and lead videographer. He picked up a camera nearly fifteen years ago, and the studio says its team has filmed weddings, events and documentaries since 2009. It works from Paris with a team of videographers, screenwriters and editors, and takes on everything from elopements to large weddings with an entertainment programme and many guests.
The style mixes cinematic, storytelling and short-form film. The lead videographers shoot in a natural, unobtrusive way, and the studio's starting point is that a whole story can sit in small, chance details: a petal falling from a bouquet, a dropped cufflink. Alex says he looks for natural, spontaneous moments while giving couples some guidance, since many have never been filmed before, and that his first priority is to put them at ease.
“We believe that even the smallest details and unexpected occurrences can shape a compelling narrative.”
Alex Znahar Films
Much of the published work is in French châteaux, with several films at Château Challain in the Loire, others at Château d'Artigny, Château de Varennes and Château de Prye, and Paris weddings at Shangri-La Paris. The studio also names Petit Palais, Hôtel de Crillon, Palais Garnier and Château de Chantilly among the places it has filmed. Beyond France there are films from Leeds Castle and Eastnor Castle in England, Le Galinier de Lourmarin in Provence, and Prague and Château Zbiroh in the Czech Republic.
Weddings that run over several days are covered too, including rehearsals, post-wedding events and entertainment such as music shows or circus acts. On Vimeo, many weddings appear as a highlights film of around four minutes alongside a longer full film, and many have a one-minute teaser as well.
Send your date, venue and a little about your plans through the contact form, by email or on WhatsApp.
Before filming, Alex talks with the couple about what matters to them and how they picture the day, so the film can focus on the right people and moments.
The credits on their films show regular work alongside wedding planners and photographers, and the timeline is planned with them.
The lead videographers film in a natural, unobtrusive way, with a larger crew for big weddings and coverage of events across several days when needed.
The editors build the footage into a story, usually a highlights film with a longer film and short teasers alongside it.
Films arrive by online link. On the Paris elopement collections, delivery is within two months, or within three days with the express option.
Alex Znahar Films
Images courtesy of Alex Znahar Films
Alex was our knight in shining armor when our videographer cancelled at the last min. He flew directly from another wedding and despite having no time to prepare for amazing footage. He took the time to ask me what was important before the wedding so that those special individuals would be featured. He was incredibly professional, friendly, and fun. Thank you for saving our wedding memories so perfectly!!
Paris, France
In Paris. The studio films across France and has also worked in Italy, Spain, Greece, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.
Cinematic and story-led, mixed with short-form edits. The lead videographers film naturally and unobtrusively and build the film around small, real moments.
Published highlights films run about three to five minutes, many weddings also get a longer full film, and teasers run about one minute.
For the Paris elopement collections, delivery is within two months, and express delivery in three days costs €500. For weddings, ask when you enquire.
Wedding prices are quoted on request. Paris elopement collections start at €3,000, and the scripted Grand Opera film starts at €10,000.
Yes. A raw footage link is a published extra at €300.
A 25% prepayment secures the date and the remaining 75% is due ten days before the wedding. Prepayments are refunded if you cancel more than 90 days before the event.
Yes. The studio covers weddings over several days, including rehearsals, post-wedding events and entertainment.
A few details help them reply with a proposal, not a brochure.
Fees on request
Wedding films · Coverage · Equipment and crew
United Kingdom, London, Thailand
Fees on request
Films · Coverage · Crew and equipment
Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Colombo
Fees on request
Films · Coverage · Extras
Switzerland, Italy, Lake ComoSince 2011
From £4,000
Films · Coverage · Extras
United Kingdom, London, Oxfordshire100+ weddings
From €5,600
Films · Coverage · Extras
France, Sicily, TuscanySince 2014180+ weddings
Ask for a place, a name, a trade or the whole wedding. Every answer comes from checked records.
Your cookie choices
We use essential cookies to run the site. With your permission we also use statistics cookies to see how the site is used, and marketing cookies for affiliate links. You can change this at any time. Cookie Policy
