About me,
Mana Bennett.
I’m a filmmaker, photographer, writer and musician from the South West of Western Australia.
I’ve always loved being creative, whether that was getting lost in imaginary worlds as a kid, drawing, writing or in music. But when I first discovered the joy of capturing images on cameras, I was in love.
My first films were GoPro music videos from family snowboarding trips to Japan, or re-enactments of my sister & I’s favourite movies - but there was no question that I loved the whole process of turning an idea, or a story into video & sound. This passion inherently snowballed down the endless rabbit hole of photography, filmmaking & the creative arts.
Some people have a certain activity or practice they escape to when they need to recharge, and for me, this is often found in the company of a camera or creative project. I’m so grateful to be able to do what fulfils me, while creating the some of the most valuable records of people’s lives at the same time.
My Approach To Filming Weddings
Every person I’ve ever met has had their own unique expression of life...
Which is why templates or boxes have never worked for me.
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When I create a film it’s a clean slate every time, considering each couple’s personalities, interests, and above all, their story.
On the Day,
I’ll be there, but not there. I’ll know when to step in - and when to let moments play out undisturbed.
So what you remember are the authentic & real moments, not something staged or forced.
I value your experience on the day above all else. It’s a real shame when the moment is robbed by unnecessary stress or pressure, so I always keep this in mind when working with you on your wedding day.
Outside of Weddings…
I also partner with my sister to create short & feature length films.
I’ve always been a lover of cinema, and ever since I figured out I could make movies myself there’s been no stopping me. I love films that make you think twice, & get even better the second time around…
