A little bit about us
We're Jake & Jerry
We are two best friends who have been obsessed with video our whole lives! From filming funny home videos growing up to writing/shooting an award winning independent feature film together (check it out here), we love expressing ourselves creatively through film! We created Heartful Films to bring a story-driven, indie filmmaking approach to wedding films, marketing videos, and legacy documentaries. It is our joy to provide exceptional personal care to each of our clients & couples!
Jake Striebel graduated from Columbia College Chicago with Bachelor of Arts in Film & Television and Jerry Ankenbauer graduated from Wright State University with a Fine Arts in Motion Picture Production. Both have won awards for their independent feature film “Poser.” When not behind the camera, Jake loves watching movies, fixing up his house, and spending time with his wife, Ashley, their 2 kids, and 3 cats. Jerry loves to golf, collect legos, and spend time with his girlfriend, Carly.
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