About Us
Everyone has their own unique story to tell, and at Toast we’re a small team based in Queenstown with a passion for creating wedding & elopement films that capture those memories so you feel like you can go back in time and relive them over and over, until you’re old and grey.
When we first started filming weddings in 2014, we had one clear goal - to stay away from cheesy poses and films that look like Uncle Glen loitered at the back of the room recording for 12 hours straight on his handycam.
We love the Uncle Glens of the world, but we’d rather capture him tearing up the dance floor than leave him in charge of preserving the memory of one of the most special days of your life.
what we make
how we make it
We capture the hundreds of tiny moments that make up your wedding day, (including the ones you’ll miss while you’re busy enjoying yourselves). It goes by in a flash and there’s so many things you’ll want to remember. Not to mention share with absent family and friends.
So whether you’re throwing the party of the century or keeping it close and intimate, we’ll create a film that’s as fun, romantic, elegant, quirky and beautiful as you are.
And we like to think we know how to add a touch of cinematic flare to the day as well. With our roots as a boutique creative agency, we bring the same high end equipment and expertise to our wedding film work. We were recognised as New Zealand’s Top Wedding Videographer in 2022 and have been recognised as one of Wild Heart’s Best Videographers so you can be sure our films will stand the test of time, and, more importantly, blow you away!
The Toast team specialise in Destination Weddings & Elopements across Queenstown, Wanaka, Central Otago & New Zealand. No location is off limits for capturing your big day.
Why toast?
Meet the toasties
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Dylan Schwartz
FOUNDER
Dylan has had various careers including as a heli medic, policy analyst and most recently as a public policy consultant for Airbnb. Being out in nature and videography have always been a passion of his and sharing that passion through wedding films in Queenstown is the culmination of that experience.
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Chris Boye
CREATIVE
Originally from Germany, Chris now calls Queenstown home. With years of experience as a filmmaker and social media guru for local businesses, Chris is well placed to make unforgettable wedding films. Not to mention his drone skills (as pictured above) are enough to really capture the incredible local scenery.
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Joe Canham
CREATIVE
Our resident Aucklander turned South Islander, Joe is an experienced editor and director having worked on various local TV productions as well as his own critically acclaimed dating series. Joe found that he much preferred mountains to traffic and considers Queenstown home. He’s also our resident coffee afficionado.
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Lucy
CHIEF OF BARKETING
From the racetracks of New Zealand to a very comfy counch, Lucy has years of sales experience using her looks to extract treats from her owners. In a pinch she can also be a celebrant so long as you are willing to reward her with endless pats. Naturally, she’s in charge of social media and takes it seriously.
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Ivan
UNPAID INTERN
It’s hard to overstate Ivan’s contribution to the team as Lucy’s intern. What he lacks in sales skills, he makes up for with enthusiasm and looks. In addition to his unpaid role, he also moonlights as a security guard. Enquire within if you require extra hands at your wedding or are seeking endless whines for attention.