Telling the stories of soulmates

Unmei no akai ito

運命の赤い糸

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the red string of fate

According to Japanese belief, an invisible red thread connects you to your soulmate - no matter the distance, the thread may tangle or stretch, but it will never break.

At Red Thread Films, I believe your love story deserves to be captured with the same intention: beautifully, authentically, and forever.

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A black and white photo of a couple standing outdoors, with a backdrop of cactus plants and cloudy sky in Curaçao for their elopement. The woman is in a white dress and holding flowers, while the man is wearing casual light-colored shirt and shorts.

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Wedding Videography Designed For You

WEDDINGS

Wedding packages start at 8 hours of coverage, from morning prep through the ceremony and reception. I focus on what matters most, and honestly, it's usually those unplanned in-between moments that reveal who you are as a couple. Based in Victoria, BC, but I'll travel wherever your story takes you.

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ELOPEMENTS

Elopements are for couples who want something intimate. Just the two of you or a few of your favorite people. Whether you're on Salt Spring Island, in Italy, or somewhere totally unexpected, I'll capture every quiet exchange and joyful moment exactly as it happens. Coverage starts at 3 hours and is fully flexible.

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A man and woman standing outdoors, with the man holding a bouquet of flowers behind his back and the woman wearing sunglasses, both looking away from each other, in a natural setting with trees in the background. Wedding and elopement photography

A La Carte (add on’s)

Customize your experience with second shooters, trailers for social media, full ceremony videos, or extra coverage hours. I work with trusted team members (usually my husband Ryan) when a second shooter is needed, and we always meet beforehand to discuss the plan for your day.

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I’m

Jillian

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I've always had a camera in hand because I needed to hold onto moments. The laughter, the tears, the feeling of being exactly where I was meant to be. After years of working in HR and living abroad, photographing life wherever I went, I found myself on Vancouver Island in 2022 with a choice to make. I picked up my camera and never looked back.

Photography captured moments, but videography captured emotion. The crack in a voice during vows, the uncontrollable laughter at dinner, the way love feels in real time. When I got married in 2024 and experienced that deep, unconditional love for myself, I finally understood what my couples had been feeling all along. Not having a videographer became one of my biggest regrets, and it's exactly why I do what I do now.

Being a hopeless romantic, I believe in the idea of soulmates, and have found a connection in the idea of the “red thread” that brings you together. Your love story deserves to be remembered exactly as it feels - authentic, emotional, and unforgettable.

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a little bit of client love…

A couple kissing on a float in a body of water with some palm tree leaves in the foreground. Tara and Ashlin wedding and elopement photography, Curaçao

"Jilly we are absolutely blown away! We love these sooo much! You really truly outdid yourself and we appreciate you capturing this day more than you know. You totally nailed the essence of it all... just wow, you are amazing! "

- Tara & Ashlin

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First look for bride and groom at Starling Lane Vineyard, Vancouver Island, BC. Wedding photography by Ameris

"Thank you so much for being part of our day and your support leading up top it. You are a light that came into the process when we needed it most. We love our video and will cherish it forever. You have a gift for storytelling!"

- Brooke & Chris

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A couple sharing a kiss while holding hands on a wooden staircase outdoors, with trees in the background. Wedding photography and videography on Vancouver Island by Red Thread Films

"We are floored!!! These are above and beyond anything we could have wanted!

- Frances & Erik

A couple sharing their first kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island, BC, with guests seated around and a wooden arch decorated with colorful flowers and white fabric.

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“The video was so perfect, it’s everything I ever hoped for. The specific parts you decided to include were precious. We are BEYOND impressed and can’t thank you enough!”

- Jessica & Vanya

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A young woman with long blonde hair in a white dress holding hands with a man in a brown suit walking on a forest road. Wedding photography and videography on Vancouver Island, British Columbia captured by Red Thread Films and Jillian Wilkes

Three gold rings placed on a white coral on a red brick surface. Tara and Ashlin wedding and elopement photography and videography in Curaçao by Jillian Wilkes who owns Red Thread Films on Vancouver Island, BC.

Red high-heeled shoes resting on a large clay pot with a plant nearby. Wedding and elopement photography and videography in Curaçao by Jillian Wilkes who owns Red Thread Films on Vancouver Island, BC.

Bride in a fur coat applying perfume as she gets ready for her wedding ceremony. Wedding and elopement photography and videography on Vancouver Island. Taken by Jillian Wilkes, owner and creator of Red Thread Films.

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FAQ’s

Fill out the contact form and I'll get back to you to set up a call or coffee date. We'll talk through your vision and make sure we're a good fit. If we are, I'll send you a proposal, contract, and invoice. A non-refundable retainer secures your date, and then we can set up a payment plan that works for you. Final balance is due two weeks before your wedding.
Yes, definitely! If you add a second shooter, it's either my husband Ryan (an incredible cinematographer) or another videographer I've trained and trust. I always meet with any team member before your wedding to go over the plan together.
Creating each video takes time and creative energy, so I tell all my couples you will receive your final videos within 8-10 weeks, but I typically deliver sooner (often 6-8 weeks). If you purchased a trailer, I deliver them within a week of your wedding.
Definitely! Your pre-wedding questionnaire has space for requests and inspiration. I want to know what matters to you so I can prioritize it.
I mix documentary and cinematic. You'll get beautiful, aesthetic shots alongside raw, real moments. We'll talk beforehand about how you want your film to feel and if there's a specific narrative or theme you want me to focus on.
Yes I do (and I love it)! For weddings outside of Victoria, BC (off island or over 100km from Victoria) package prices don’t change, I just ask my couples to cover transportation, baggage fees and accommodation where applicable.