With professional roots stemming from experience in the film and TV production industry, Jacob has adapted the project management style of company leadership that is used in management positions across various industries.
Jacob Whitley is an accomplished producer and director with over a decade of experience in the film industry. His journey began during his time at Saddleback College, where he produced and directed the short TV movie "Brothers From Creatures Unknown," which garnered attention on a local cable channel. Early successes continued with his short film "The Bump In The Night," winning Best Picture at the Moonboogie Film Festival.
Graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Communications: Radio/TV/Film, Jacob embarked on independent feature filmmaking, notably producing and directing "Edge," a detective thriller leveraging resources from his uncle in law enforcement. Subsequent projects included working as a Line Producer for Ubisoft's "Tom Clancy - The Division: Dark Winter" and serving as a replacement producer for "Hide and Go Seek." His dedication and resourcefulness extended to low-budget productions like "Buckshot," which garnered critical acclaim and multiple festival awards. Amidst his film career, Jacob also ventured into audiovisual management and obtained a Project Management Certification.
In recent years, Jacob has delved into documentary filmmaking, culminating in projects like "Behind The Smoke" and "Global Panic," exploring themes ranging from firefighter tributes to global crises. His commitment to storytelling and diverse experiences across various industries underscores his passion for cinematic artistry and effective project management.
Filmography
Producer (9 Credits)
Blessings In Haiti2024
Documentary, Short
Of Comfort And Mercy2024
Documentary, Short
Behind The Smoke2023
Documentary
Behind The Smoke (Abridged)2023
Documentary, Short
Global Panic2022
Documentary, Feature
Brave Are The Fallen2020
Documentary
Cadaver2017
Short
EDGE2012
Snow2012
Director (9 Credits)
Of Comfort And Mercy2024
Documentary, Short
Behind The Smoke2023
Documentary
Behind The Smoke (Abridged)2023
Documentary, Short
Global Panic2022
Documentary, Feature
Brave Are The Fallen2020
Documentary
Cadaver2017
Short
Captain Thomas Wall - Hero2014
Documentary, Short
EDGE2012
Snow2012
Writer (2 Credits)
Cadaver2017
Short
EDGE2012
Editor (1 Credit)
Of Comfort And Mercy2024
Documentary, Short
Acting (1 Credit)
Snow2012
Education
College
Cal State Fullerton
Communications: Radio/TV/Film
2010 – 2014
Personal Details
Current City
Fuquay Varina, NC
Hometown
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
With professional roots stemming from experience in the film and TV production industry, Jacob has adapted the project management style of company leadership that is used in management positions across various industries.