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Jacob's Honor

Three Veterans return from multiple tours to Afghanistan and Iraq. They find challenges from symptoms of PTSD and returning to life in the USA lead them to seek 'Wellness' and alternative therapies. They encounter mixed messages from traditional treatments and hospitalization from suicide attempts. The adjustments they make will carry them through to better times with loved ones and new patterns of being well with their past military service.

  • Jay Woelfel
    Director
  • Sara Matthews
    Writer
  • Sara Matthews
    Producer
  • Clayton Norcross
    Key Cast
    "Dr Arthur "
    Bold and the Beautiful
  • Paul Chiraco
    Key Cast
    "Jacob Alexander"
  • Ernest Pierce
    Key Cast
    "Kenny D'Angelo"
  • Erik Kowalsky
    Key Cast
    "Isaiah Mundo"
  • Sara Matthews
    Key Cast
    "Dr Maureen Vincent"
  • Danielle Kelly
    Key Cast
    "Mila "
  • Gina Jourard
    Key Cast
    "Belinda Alexander"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 5, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    35,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Other Venice Film Festival
    Venice Beach, CA
    United States
    October 7, 2018
    West LA Veterans Administration, VA Hospital
Director Biography - Jay Woelfel

Jay Woelfel directed the short film, JACOB’S HONOR with producer/writer Sara Matthews as 2nd unit director. He has spent his career working in production and post production in film, HD, video, online and interactive media. He directed 12 feature films. Jay won the Interactive Academy Award for Best Documentary for TITANIC, a project he wrote and directed which was narrated by Patrick Stewart winning five awards. He won an OEB and TWO EMMY awards for his production of NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE'S THE BIRTHMARK. THE BIRTHMARK has aired nationally on PBS.

He edited Academy Award nominated short film, BRONX CHEERS. The United States Information Agency selected him as one of six best film students to go to 1986 Cannes Film Festival. In recognition of Jay's career, The Ohio State University included him in the first ever Buckeye Brilliance permanent display of outstanding achievements by graduates.

In his spare time, he has lectured about filmmaking at UCLA, OSU, IFP, Cal State Northridge, and University of Bowling Green. He served on the screening selection committee for the Science Fiction and Horror Academy. He judged the MOFA film festival. As a published writer, he was recommended for the Bram Stoker Award for best short horror fiction of the year.

His grandfather was a stretcher bearer in the U.S. Army during WW I.

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Director Statement

Jay Woelfel is entertaining to work with and at the screenings of his diverse films. His direction feels natural as he encourages actors to find their way through the scripts. Post Production is also a field he navigates well. Our Film, JH was a labour of care because the veterans were on set with different views at times. As Producer/Writer, we collaborated many times to express a view of authenticity. Thanks to all involved, those that served and those currently on active duty. We appreciate the families. USA Military brings peace to the world from many that believe in peace. We will create additional episodes as many are returning from being off duty in the Entertainment fields.