What makes Arius Films different from other wedding videographers?

John Paldacci uniquely combines cinematography with original music composition, creating fully customized wedding films. Based in Corsica since 2012, with 14 years of experience, Arius Films specializes in luxury destination weddings at prestigious venues like Domaine de Murtoli, La Reserve de Saparella, Domaine de Lagnonu, and Chateau de Versailles. Original musical scores are composed for signature tier wedding films.

Which destinations does Arius Films cover for wedding videography?

Primary destinations include Corsica, the French Riviera (Cote d Azur), and international locations such as Italy, Morocco, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. John Paldacci routinely travels worldwide for luxury destination weddings.

Does Arius Films offer NDA-protected services for celebrity weddings?

Yes. Arius Films works regularly with high-profile clients and celebrities under NDA agreements. Discretion is standard practice. Films can be kept entirely private with no public portfolio appearance if requested.

What is the original music composition service included with Arius Films?

John Paldacci is both wedding cinematographer and composer. For signature tier weddings, he composes a bespoke original musical score for each couple, transforming the film from a video with a soundtrack into a true cinema-grade work. This service is rare in luxury wedding videography in France and Europe.

How many years of experience does Arius Films have?

Arius Films was founded in 2012 by John Paldacci. As of 2026, the studio has 14 years of continuous experience in luxury wedding cinematography.

Monaco Wedding Videographer — From Hôtel de Paris to Private Yachts

Weddings in Monaco have one defining quality: scale. Whether the venue is the Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris, the terraces of Monte-Carlo Bay, or a 50-meter yacht moored in the harbor, the production demands match film-set complexity. Arius Films films Monaco weddings at this scale.

Where We Film in Monaco

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo — Salle Empire, Le Bar Américain, terraces
Hôtel Hermitage — Belle Époque grand salons
Monte-Carlo Bay — pool deck, beach club
Monaco yachts — IYC, Monaco Yacht Club, private mooring
Monaco Cathedral — religious ceremonies
Place du Casino — arrival shots (when permits allow)

Why Monaco Demands a Composer-Filmmaker

A Monaco wedding film without an original orchestral score sounds underwhelming. The setting demands cinematic gravitas. We compose strings-and-brass orchestrations that match the venues' formal architecture. Solo piano motifs for intimate moments. Choir samples for processional sequences.

Yacht Weddings

We have filmed yacht weddings of various sizes. Considerations:

Stabilization for sea-state movement
Tender boat for off-yacht angles
Sun positioning for sunset ceremonies
Indoor saloon lighting for evening dinners

We bring the full kit. We have the experience.

Permits, Press, Privacy

Monaco's compact geography concentrates press. We know the back routes. We know which catering staff to coordinate with. We know how to film discretely in venues that prefer no media presence. NDA standard.

Filming in Monaco? Inquire here.