Meet the Team
Hi, We are VIP Wedding Films- Scotland. We film in a totally discreet and natural style, so that when filming we blend into the background to ensure that every moment of your special day or event is captured perfectly. We are fun, friendly and take great pride in our business and would be honoured to be part of your special day.

Derek Sweeney (Owner)
Derek has always had a passion for film and media and has been a film maker for over 30 years.
Derek worked in retail management for over 20 years, before deciding to turn his hobby into a business and has never looked back.
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Derek launched the business in September 2011 and loves his work with an absolute passion.
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When not filming or editing, he loves watching sport, mostly football and golf (and playing golf- badly) and going walks with his two dogs, Paddy & Jak.
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Derek was for many years a keen "munro bagger" but doesn't get the opportunity to do as many hill walks now due to the business keeping him busy.
Another passion is travelling with his wedding celebrant wife Maureen and they have visited so many wonderful cities and countries over the last 10 years.
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Alejandro Valera Losa
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Alejandro started working freelance for VIP Wedding Films in 2015 and has enjoyed filming over 250 weddings for the company.
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Born in Cuba, Alejandro owns his own successful film making company and enjoys filming short movies and documentaries here in Scotland and in his native Cuba, where he is a well known film maker and producer.
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When not working with VIP Wedding Films, Ale loves spending time with wife Farah and his son Diageo.
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He is always filming something exciting and travelling around Europe and South America.
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He is vastly experienced and loves working with VIP Wedding Films and capturing your day in his own unique trademark way.
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Our Awards
*2025 Hitched Wedding Awards- WINNERS Best Videographer (South West Scotland)
*2025 Scottish Wedding Awards- WINNERS Highly Commended
*2023 Your Scottish Wedding Awards WINNERS
*2022 Your Scottish Wedding Awards WINNERS
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*2024 Your Scottish Wedding Awards Finalists-Runners Up
*2024 Nations Wedding Awards Finalists
*2024 Peoples Choice Awards Finalists
*2023 Your Scottish Wedding Awards Finalists
*2023 Nations Wedding Awards Finalists
*2023 Peoples Choice Awards Finalist (Best Wedding Supplier)
*2023 Bridebook Gold Award for 5 Star Reviews
*2022 Great British Wedding Awards WINNERS
*2018 Wedding.Org Awards REGIONAL WINNERS
10 X Scottish Wedding Awards Finalists
7 X Scottish Confetti Awards Finalists
2018 Scottish Business Awards Finalists
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