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I’m Mathias Callènes French Wedding Videographer. We already talked on social networks, I hope you see who I am.
I have always greatly appreciated your work. You are for me one of the best wedding videographer in the world. You can find more informations about me an my work on my website here : CALLENES FILMS |
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For 2 years, I’ve been organizing the Kickass Workshop for wedding videographers wishing to offer a different job which breaks the rules and the codes of Wedding Videos, while developing their businesses in a sustainable and efficient way. Our desire is to help raise the level of this profession at the highest, in a fun and rock’n roll spirit ! The Kickass Workshop is the only one french workshop where you can meet and learn in a total immersion alongside with the best wedding videographers from the country and elsewhere.The Kickass workshop has become a must in the world of videographers !
The last year, the second edition was amazing ! |
The first edition of the workshop took place in October 2020, in the south of France with 21 attendees, 5 speakers among the best French Videographers : Meryll de Gordon, Julien Zolli, Matt Moal Raynaud, Stéphane Defer and I.
The second edition of the workshop took place in November , in Dordogne, in the South of France but on the other side. 20 attendees, 2 couples of Speakers Pierre & Julie , Claire & Stéphane, our great reference Pascal Délé, the famous Kostas Petsas and I. In addition to this wonderful line up, we added 3 experts of communication and marketing with social network, SEO and sound experts. |
I’m currently in the starting blocks preparing the third edition, renewing a large part of the speakers and this is why I’m contacting you today...
It is therefore with great pleasure (and also a touch of stress ) that I’m inviting you to be speakers for the third edition of the Kickass Workshop. You’ll be presenting aside with 4 other speakers constituting the line up, by my side, for the 2022 edition...
Many attendees of the first edition and outside observers told me it would be difficult, if not impossible, to do better than the first and second edition. Count on me not to do as well, but above all and it’s my goal, much better for the third edition !!
I would be really honored to share with you this third experience, as you embody so much, in my point of view, the « Kickass Spirit ».
You are an incredible inspiration to me and to the French video community. Your approach in the world of wedding video would be very interesting !
I want to show the French community of videographers that there are a thousand ways to express ourselves through wedding films, for one extreme to another. I already have the agreement of Meryll Gordon, and Monica & Pol from The Richters, that you surely know and Matt Moal-Raynaud from " Marrions nous dans les bois ".
I would love you to share your way of seeing wedding videography.
Marie-Astrid Agasse, whom I'm co-organizing the workshop with, is totally bilingual in English : she will be able to make the translation back and forth for you, during your conference. In english, Marie-Astrid already makes the simultaneous translations for the workshops of Steve Saporito, Victor Lax and Erika and Lanny Mann (the Two Mann) in France as she lived in Canada. If you don't speak english we will find a portuguese translator ;) !
I hope you’ll be available and willing to share this experience with us : you’ll find below all the known information till today.
It is therefore with great pleasure (and also a touch of stress ) that I’m inviting you to be speakers for the third edition of the Kickass Workshop. You’ll be presenting aside with 4 other speakers constituting the line up, by my side, for the 2022 edition...
Many attendees of the first edition and outside observers told me it would be difficult, if not impossible, to do better than the first and second edition. Count on me not to do as well, but above all and it’s my goal, much better for the third edition !!
I would be really honored to share with you this third experience, as you embody so much, in my point of view, the « Kickass Spirit ».
You are an incredible inspiration to me and to the French video community. Your approach in the world of wedding video would be very interesting !
I want to show the French community of videographers that there are a thousand ways to express ourselves through wedding films, for one extreme to another. I already have the agreement of Meryll Gordon, and Monica & Pol from The Richters, that you surely know and Matt Moal-Raynaud from " Marrions nous dans les bois ".
I would love you to share your way of seeing wedding videography.
Marie-Astrid Agasse, whom I'm co-organizing the workshop with, is totally bilingual in English : she will be able to make the translation back and forth for you, during your conference. In english, Marie-Astrid already makes the simultaneous translations for the workshops of Steve Saporito, Victor Lax and Erika and Lanny Mann (the Two Mann) in France as she lived in Canada. If you don't speak english we will find a portuguese translator ;) !
I hope you’ll be available and willing to share this experience with us : you’ll find below all the known information till today.
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1/ The dates :
From Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 around 2.00pm to Saturday morning, November 26th 2022 around 08pm. We usually share a great party with everyone on Friday evening, that’s why a departure on Saturday morning is more reasonable. |
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2/ The Place:
The place to be is Clos des Charmes, such a jewel of calm, and good vibes place. It's the perfect place, really functional, in capacity to host everyone : the speakers, the attendees and the staff. It's already booked and we are so excited to come back to this amazing place ! A big house with rooms on the first and second floor, a real and big kitchen for our team of Chefs and beautiful and huge rooms for meals and conferences. Don't forget the Spa area with a heated swimming pool, sauna, hammam... Paradise on earth ! |
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3/ The Team:
I’m co-organizing this event with the sparkling Marie-Astrid Agasse (AMA Conseils) 😃 : she’s in charge of all administratives aspects for the attendees, and also from the financial parts of the Workshop. We’ll also be supported by the wild wedding planner Gwen Ribambelle 🐯who will be in charge of all the logistics of the workshop and the planning and set up of the inspiration shooting, made on Friday afternoon with real couples. |
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4/ The desired speakers :
I’ve just received the affirmative answer from Matt moal Raynaud, Meryll Gordon and The Richters : they’re all on board, and ultra motivated.
The themes of the conferences are still to be defined, and we are currently working on this subject
I’ve just received the affirmative answer from Matt moal Raynaud, Meryll Gordon and The Richters : they’re all on board, and ultra motivated.
The themes of the conferences are still to be defined, and we are currently working on this subject
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5/ The content of the Workshop🎒:
On top of the masterclasses given by each speaker, we’re going to set up group'sessions in smaller groups. We’ll figure all this out when we’ll have definite answers from our speakers first. Friday afternoon will also be devoted to putting in practice what has been seen, during an inspiration shoot, led by each speaker with little groups of attendees. |
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6/The "Kickass Spirit" :
The Kickass is also a source of conviviality and shared moments : we eat and drink well, we party almost every night ! The last night (friday evening) is madness with a « Fucking Crazy Asshole Night » 😂😀💪🤘. During the closing night of the 1st edition, we had a burger stand, a Cocktail bar, a Guitarist/Singer and a Tattoo Artist. During the second edition, we had a heated swimming pool with an amazing DJ... The third edition will always be more crazy, be sure ! |
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7/Compensation :
About compensation, we offer our speakers stay, food & drink, during all the Workshop
This year the conference compensation for our Internationals speakers is 2500€, this includes transportation from your home to the workshop venue.
We will be there, obviously to help you about car and plane...
About compensation, we offer our speakers stay, food & drink, during all the Workshop
This year the conference compensation for our Internationals speakers is 2500€, this includes transportation from your home to the workshop venue.
We will be there, obviously to help you about car and plane...
to Conclude :
I strongly believe that workshops need to be developed in our profession to make it even more professional and qualitative so you’ll have the liberty to promote your own workshops, coaching services and other training you may offer to others. I’m well aware that the Kickass Workshop will not enrich you even if, on its overall, we’re above the compensation practiced in France for this kind of event… But The Kickass is above all means, being part of the growing of the wedding videographers community, increasing your network, meeting with new people, sharing great exchanges and moments, transmitting, learning from one another, and above all, having a BLAST during 5 days.
If it’s possible, I would like to have your answer within one weeks, of the ending of January on this request. It will help us finalize the timetable, finding new international speakers in case of your refusal… . It will be such an honor for us to count on you….
I’m staying at your entire disposal for any questions, details you may need or suggestions…
See you soon,
Mathias « Le Phacomochère » Callènes.
Une belle journée ,
I strongly believe that workshops need to be developed in our profession to make it even more professional and qualitative so you’ll have the liberty to promote your own workshops, coaching services and other training you may offer to others. I’m well aware that the Kickass Workshop will not enrich you even if, on its overall, we’re above the compensation practiced in France for this kind of event… But The Kickass is above all means, being part of the growing of the wedding videographers community, increasing your network, meeting with new people, sharing great exchanges and moments, transmitting, learning from one another, and above all, having a BLAST during 5 days.
If it’s possible, I would like to have your answer within one weeks, of the ending of January on this request. It will help us finalize the timetable, finding new international speakers in case of your refusal… . It will be such an honor for us to count on you….
I’m staying at your entire disposal for any questions, details you may need or suggestions…
See you soon,
Mathias « Le Phacomochère » Callènes.
Une belle journée ,