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Highway 61 Films is a highly regarded and award-winning team of wedding filmmakers based in Chicago and working with couples globally. Our vision is to shape an honest wedding film with all of the elements from your memorable fete.

We are a boutique business that edits all of our films in-house, as some wedding filmmakers often contract that part of the project. As we have learned and grown through the years we have continued to move forward with new techniques and methods to tell better stories.

We get to know our couples and are often praised for that. Let's get to know you and your vision for your wedding.

Highway 61 Films is owned and operated by Jason D. Monroe

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage
Destination / Travel

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of Highway 61 Films

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Alexis Sent on 08/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

For those asking "Do I need a videographer??" the answer is YES!

Yes, you need a videographer. And yes, you need Highway 61 films. We enjoyed every detail from planning with Jason to receiving the email that our trailer and feature film was ready. I especially loved the raw footage that we purchased on top of our package. IT IS WORTH IT! We couldn't imagine not having Jason at our rehearsal dinner too and are so grateful we had him there to film our wedding weekend.
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Erica Sent on 08/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful footage of wedding day in trailer and video!

Jason and his team were truly wonderful to work with. When I asked for minor tweaks to the trailer, Jason got back with a perfectly modified version within a day of my inquiry. As for the longer video, because our wedding day had a hybrid of a traditional western ceremony and a Korean ceremony component following it, my husband and I wondered if the full length footage could capture both aspects of our big day to the fullest extent. The final product exceeded our expectations! Watching the video brings back magical memories of our wedding, and never fails to put a huge smile on our face every time. Thank you for your professionalism and beautiful work!
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Samantha Sent on 12/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wow, wow, wow!!! Our wedding video is perfect, everything we wanted and more!!! Recommend highly. Our wedding was June 2016. https://vimeo.com/191542247/d02f405df8 - check out our feature film.
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Jennifer Sent on 02/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jason and his team were such a welcomed presence on our wedding day! They demonstrated the utmost professionalism, warmth and kindness throughout the day. We are so beyond pleased with the final produced and will forever be grateful to them for capturing such special moments of our wedding. I would recommend Jason and his team to anyone considering videography for their wedding.
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Bridget Sent on 02/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Initially, my husband and I were not sure if we wanted a videographer. We are so happy that we chose Jason and Highway 61 Films. A videographer is worth every penny! While we were very excited for our photos, we couldn't wait to get our hands on the video (specifically the short film they edit) to relive the day. In addition to the raw footage, Jason edited a 13 minute clip from start to finish and its remarkable. The video is so well done. I would recommend his service over and over!
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Natalie Sent on 01/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jason Monroe and the team at Highway 61 were fantastic. They were able to put hours and hours of footage together into a beautiful 12 minute highlight video that we have already watched multiple times and shared countless times with family and friends.
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User2406704 Sent on 01/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Highway 61 Films was one of the most valuable pieces of our wedding day. I cannot recommend Jason and his team enough. They were professional, friendly, responsive, and great listeners. I had some specific styling ideas to make our video appear more vintage and Jason was happy to use different techniques to achieve these results. I looked specifically for a videographer that had amazing audio, and Highway 61 did not disappoint. There is nothing worse than seeing gorgeous shots with fuzzy audio of vows and toasts. One of the other best decisions we made was to have Highway 61 film our rehearsal lunch. Not only did we get a preview of what filming would be like on our wedding day (so discreet!) but we now have special moments included leading up to the big day! Additionally, Jason and his team made us feel like we were among friends which is so important because your videographers are with you through a whole day full of intimate moments. When we received our video, it came in adorable packaging and I love that we can access it online any time. It is truly a treasure to us and we can't wait to watch it for years to come.
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User2231259 Sent on 07/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy we picked Highway 61 to capture out wedding - they did a fantastic job and we could have not asked for a better team of professionals to be part of our wedding. From the Same day edit to the Featured Film they captured all the details. Jason was a pleasure to work with, he was extremely patient with us and delivered a great product. We were so happy with the quality of our wedding videos. We would highly recommend him/Highway61!
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Samantha Sent on 06/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
One word: AMAZING! Highway 61 Films is the best. Jason was a pleasure to work with and so professional. He is so creative and very flexible. Can't wait to see the final product!
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User2165535 Sent on 06/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Easy to work with and professional. We loved their non-linear approach to videos and were pleased at how reasonably they were priced. Jason filmed our May wedding and we were so pleased with how seamless the process was. They came to see the venue and meet in person before the big day, were extremely polite and professional, and worked great with our photographer to ensure the day was captured perfectly. Definitely would recommend.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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