Most people know us for our wedding films. We do Bar and Bat Mitzvah films and montages as well - in fact, this year, we're happy to say, we've been doing LOTS of Mitzvah montages and films. Since I come from a strong Jewish background (Naomi, here), I want to focus attention on the meaning of the event as much as on the celebration. Sometimes that means filming the Bar or Bat Mitzvah and family weeks prior to the event, interviewing the key people about the event's importance to them; asking them to reflect and share a bit about the events leading up to the event. Often we will film the rehearsal (particularly if we are unable to film the actual service) so that we can have the blessings; part of the Torah and Haftorah readings;the temple or synagogue visuals and the child's reflective speech as part of the film we will later create.
Our montages also tend to be complex: We most often include video from the parents' selections; new video that we record; photo images that we have colorized and reframed; and often sophisticated art direction to coordinate with the reception. We see the montage as a coming-of-age keepsake that is often gifted to grandparents and other important family members.
Recently we worked with a wonderfully talented mom, Daphna, and her amazing daughter, Maya, to create the following montage. It was shown at the reception at the Wellesley Country Club.
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