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.
  • 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
College
Cal State Fullerton
Communications: Radio/TV/Film
20102014
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.
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