Jacob Balken is a student filmmaker, actor, and photographer at Moorpark College in Ventura County, California. Ever since he has been little, he has always shown an affinity for filmmaking. He used to make short films with his action figures and didn't know that it could be a career. Now at the age of 21, he is entering the film world through Moorpark College's Film Television and Media Arts program and his social media presence. Now, he is working on various projects such as horror films, comedies, and promotions. He also works as a scare actor at a local haunted maze Reign of Terror and plays video games in his free time.
Filmography
Writer (4 Credits)
The Curse2023
Short, Student
LabRat - Director's Cut2020
Short, Student
Three2019
Short, Student
Whistleblower2018
Short
Director (4 Credits)
The Curse2023
Short, Student
LabRat - Director's Cut2020
Short, Student
Three2019
Short, Student
Whistleblower2018
Short
Producer (3 Credits)
The Curse2023
Short, Student
LabRat - Director's Cut2020
Short, Student
Whistleblower2018
Short
Editor (1 Credit)
The Curse2023
Short, Student
Cinematography (1 Credit)
The Curse2023
Short, Student
3 Awards & Selections
Honorable Mention LabRat - Director's Cut
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival Athens, Greece
2021
Semi-Finalist LabRat - Director's Cut
London Indie Short Festival London, England
2021
Nominated for Best Thriller, Spring Filmstock 2019 Whistleblower