READING TIME: 3 min 40 sec
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/20/2025
UPDATED: 11/20/2025
There are artists who film weddings, and there are artists who feel weddings. Remi Schouten and Pui-Yuk Man of Maru Films fall unmistakably into the second category. What began over a decade ago as a shared love for visual storytelling has transformed into one of the most recognizable cinematographic voices in today’s wedding world — elegant, emotional, intentional, and deeply human.
We built Maru Films to bring a more cinematic, editorial, and human approach to wedding videography, films that feel like memories you can step back into.
Based in the Netherlands yet filming across the globe, Remi and Pui-Yuk have shaped a signature philosophy: weddings deserve more than documentation — they deserve cinema.
When asked how it all began, they smile. It’s a story shaped not by chance but by a mutual attraction to art and people.
“We’re Remi and Pui-Yuk, a husband and wife team based in the Netherlands, creating emotional and cinematic wedding films around the world. Our journey began over a decade ago from a shared love for storytelling and visual art.”
Since 2012, they’ve traveled through Europe, the US, and Asia, crafting films that don’t follow formulas — because no love story ever does.
“We’ve been filming weddings since 2012 and have captured love stories across Europe, the US, and Asia.”
Their evolution has never been about trends or replicable styles. It has always been about intuition.
In the world of cinema, style is often a trademark. But for Remi and Pui-Yuk, it’s something far more fluid — something shaped by emotion rather than ego.
“Our style is cinematic and emotional, yet always evolving. We don’t believe in a single ‘look’ or formula, every couple, every story, and every location deserves its own approach.”
Some stories unfold with soft timelessness; others pulse with spontaneity or creative boldness. For them, the story decides, not the videographer.
“Some of our films lean into timeless elegance, others feel raw and spontaneous, and some take a bold, creative direction.”
This adaptability is one of their most admired qualities — a commitment to seeing couples as individuals rather than templates.
Their films feel alive — full of motion, texture, and fluidity. Naturally, their technical approach reflects that:
“We primarily shoot on Sony cinema cameras and G Master lenses, using a mix of handheld, gimbal, and drone work to create a fluid, immersive visual experience. Audio and lighting are equally important to us, we treat them as storytelling tools rather than technical afterthoughts.”
Every frame is built with intention. Every sound is placed with care. It’s the kind of filmmaking that doesn’t just show a day — it transports you into it.
The deeper you dive into their creative world, the more evident it becomes: emotion guides everything.
“The privilege of witnessing genuine emotion… being able to capture and preserve those forever is what drives us.”
Their admiration for the unscripted is unmistakable. They look for the tremble in a voice, the fleeting glance, the laughter that bursts unexpectedly. These are moments you can’t stage — only sense.
To create something so intimate, Remi and Pui-Yuk immerse themselves fully in the personalities, dynamics, and rhythms of each couple:
“We approach every couple with curiosity and empathy. We take the time to understand who they are, their story, energy, and dynamic, and then craft a film that feels true to them.”
On the wedding day, they adapt naturally — guiding when needed but always protecting real emotion.
“We blend seamlessly into their day, guiding only when needed, so moments remain authentic and natural.”
This balance between presence and invisibility is what allows their films to feel so genuine.
Their recommendation to future newlyweds is simple — and deeply true:
“Invest in what will last. The decor, flowers, and music fade, but the memories remain through your photos and film. Choose creatives whose work makes you feel something, and give them the freedom to tell your story their way.”
To them, wedding films aren’t keepsakes. They’re legacy.
Remi and Pui-Yuk remember their early days well, and their advice to their younger selves remains their guiding philosophy:
“Focus on emotion over perfection. Technical skill can be learned, but the ability to make people feel something takes time, intention, and empathy. Stay curious, stay humble, and create from the heart.”
It’s a reminder that great artistry begins long before the camera turns on.
Travel is woven into their craft. But it’s never about the postcard setting — it’s about the people in front of the lens.
“Destination weddings are at the core of what we do. We’ve filmed across Italy, France, Portugal, US, Mexico, Indonesia, Switzerland, and many more places.”
Their favorite location?
“Our favorite destination is where the couple is the happiest, and the guests have an experience of a lifetime.”
That sentiment says everything about who they are as artists.
Remi and Pui-Yuk close with a belief that defines their entire body of work:
We believe a wedding film should be more than a recap, it should feel like art. A living memory that evokes emotion every time you press play.
And that is exactly what Maru Films creates — films that breathe, move, and resonate long after the day is gone.
