Because We All Start Somewhere
What I do have is years of experience as a wedding filmmaker - and those lessons are exactly what I want to share with anyone ready to take this beautiful job seriously.
There’s a lot to learn - gear, lighting, composition, editing, color, music – and it can feel overwhelming. I’ve been there. The hardest part? Starting. Whether you’re brand new or leveling up your films, I’d love to help guide you.
I believe in mentorship because I’ve seen its impact firsthand - it’s how I got here. Now, it’s my turn to give back. Some of the filmmakers I’ve mentored have even joined me on shoots, proving that when we grow together, we go further.
So - ready to take the next step?
First off, I’m not a “master” - and I don’t want to be. I’ll always be a student of this craft, learning day by day, just like you.
The exact resources that set my films apart.
Filmmaker’s Digital Assets
Every great film is built on details – and these are mine. From nuanced color to subtle sound, these collections of LUTs and SFX are designed to save time and deliver depth, without compromise.
ivory
Ivory is a timeless look that leans into greens while producing beautiful skin tones and rich contrast. The whites stay soft and gentle, yet still carry that touch of luxury when placed against the natural skin tones.
Blanco
Blanco subtly enhances natural skin tones with a refined, soft touch - adding clean, white highlights without overpowering. Its balanced palette brings a bright, polished feel to any scene.
Explore The Luts
SOL
Sol is a bold go-to look that maintains natural skin tones while enhancing warmth and vibrant colors. With a signature emphasis on reds and yellows, it adds contrast and character that makes your footage pop with warm flare.
AZURE
Azure leans into warmth while keeping that moody edge. Shadows are embraced and complimented, but never so heavy that they drown out the image.
midnight rave
Midnight Rave is the first true nighttime LUT—built to enhance shadows, punch up the highlights, and make the dance floor glow. Party scenes can be tricky to make pop, but this one locks it in.
FAQ’s & Specs
I learned by doing – and so will you.
Real strategy, behind-the-scenes editing, honest feedback, no gatekeeping. Just the hands-on growth that actually works.
Mentorships & Courses
One thing I learned early: stay a student. I’ve invested heavily in my own education over the years, and now I’m excited to give back to the filmmaking community. I don’t know it all (and I don’t want to!) – but I do have experience, insight, and proven strategies to help you level up.
Always a Student, Always Growing
The Editing Room.
This is the WHOLE PROCESS…
From file organization, music selection, culling, storytelling strategy, pacing, audio, visual and sound effects, color grading, export settings and much more…
I want to show you how to maximize your creative potential and blow away your couples by overwhelming them with a truly unique audiovisual experience. The entire editing process, unfiltered.
Be among the first to get notified for when The Editing Room is pre-released.
Let me introduce…
The Editing Room is a 9 module course where you will watch me (Will Sarmiento) as I edit one of my wedding films from start to finish. That’s right, you will quite literally take a back seat in my editing room as I walk you through my thought process, make real-time creative decisions, and conjure up a TRUE Sarmiento Media wedding hype film.
Early access, honest insights, and tools to help you stand out.
If you’re serious about growing as a creative, this is where it starts:
want first dibs?
