12/02/2026
Valentine’s Day always brings back memories of this one 💘
Back in 2024, we travelled to Melbourne to film at Serai — a bold Filipino restaurant tucked away in a C*D laneway — as part of OpenTable’s “Ask Restaurants Anything” campaign.
The concept was simple but powerful: ask restaurant staff anything about dates.
From chefs to front-of-house, the team shared their honest takes on first date red flags, what makes a restaurant perfect for Valentine’s Day, and how to impress someone over dinner. The result? A fast-paced, personality-led social video designed to create buzz in the lead-up to February 14.
Production-wise, this was a lean setup:
• One videographer on location
• Multicam and professional audio
• Close collaboration with OpenTable’s marketing team
• Fast, dynamic editing built specifically for social
We interlaced audio bites, kept the pacing tight, layered reactions, and integrated OpenTable’s branding seamlessly throughout — creating content that felt authentic rather than overly polished or scripted.
This project is a great example of what we love doing:
Working closely with marketing teams, travelling where needed, and delivering campaign-ready video content that performs.
If you’re planning seasonal campaigns for 2026, now’s the time to start the conversation.
You can read the full behind-the-scenes breakdown here:
👉 https://mattcallian.com/ask-restaurants-anything-at-serai-melbourne/
— Matt Callian Videography
Corporate Video Production Sydney (and beyond)
Behind the scenes of our Melbourne shoot for OpenTable at Serai – a fast-paced, branded Valentine’s Day social campaign.