Portland, OregonBest Videographer, PNW Weddings 2026
Mac Wedding Films
The director and owner of Mac Wedding Films

Hi, I'm Cody.

Cody McDonald smiling in a golden field with a cinema camera in his hands
Photo by Eric Doolin Photography.

The first and most important thing I want to convey is that our films are genuine and personal.

You won't find two films alike on this website, because it's essential to me and everyone here that your wedding film holds meaning for you forever.

You might come across a film here that doesn't resonate with you, and that's the point. Each couple's film is their own.

Our (very, very rad) clients trust us with something incredibly personal, and it's my mission to know them well, capture them authentically, and tell their stories in a way that resonates.

Credits

How I got here

When I started playing with cameras in 2014, I had no idea it would lead to the life of a wedding filmmaker. I was an accountant in a past life, and a Christmas bonus and an impulse purchase at Best Buy changed the trajectory of my life and career forever. I'm still guided by an accounting-influenced methodology.

Control the controllable, and roll with the rest.

Outside of weddings, I run Mac Films, our documentary film studio here in Portland, and we've been producing content for broadcast, commercial, and streaming clients for over a decade. Portland Content came out of those longtime clients wanting an easy way to get their content into action without pulling them away from their jobs. I work on impossibly cool projects, and it keeps me sharp in the offseason.

Voted Best Videographer, PNW Weddings 2026 Excellence AwardsAlmost 400 weddings filmed
Ally Pledge

We reject hate and bigotry in all forms.

Everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome at their own wedding. We're proud to partner with small businesses owned by women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and we only collaborate with creative partners who share our values.

Read the full pledge
  • We don't work with businesses or individuals with a history of making hateful or discriminatory statements.
  • We don't tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on our platforms or at our events.
  • We actively partner with vendors who represent a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
  • We actively use inclusive language in our marketing, forms, and communication.
  • We speak out against hate and bigotry whenever we see it.
Planning guide

The Wedding Film Planning Guide

The questions great videographers ask while planning, why they matter, and what you can ask in return. Our film treatment is in there too, so you can see how we plan a wedding film before we ever meet.

Cody in a wide brimmed hat shooting with a film camera
Photo by Dylanger Guitierrez.
Off the clock

I love my job.

I spend my personal time diving hands-first into my garden, various contraptions, old cars, and cooking. My partner and I live in a 100-year-old home that I adore, and while it may be needy at times, it promises a life full of projects, which is perfect for my busy hands. I also take film photos on a happy, old Olympus OM1n, another one of my lovably cranky contraptions.

Wedding filmmaking will be the thing I do best in this life, second only to loving my partner and best friend, Brooke. If I had been given a different skill, I still would have found my way here, telling your stories.

Check your date

Tell us about your day.

We'll get back to you with our availability. We meet with every couple before signing to make sure we're the right fit.

Prefer to talk first?

Grab a time with Cody and bring your questions.

Book a call with Cody
Emailhello@macweddingfilms.com
Phone(503) 568-1199
MailPO Box 14655, Portland, OR 97293