Jamie Kassler
Filmmaker
Jamie Kassler
Filmmaker
Jamie Kassler is an award-winning filmmaker from New York, based in Kyoto, Japan. Jamie is currently the writer-director of an original film series in Japan called “The Love 愛 Project”, based on themes of love from 1 Corinthians 13. He has worked at Digital Domain Studios in Feature Animation, CBN's Superbook TV Series, Educational Media with ReachTV and for Amazon Web Services. Jamie developed and launched “Japan Hope Films”, to create inspirational media for Japan. He has taught film at universities and workshops, and volunteered for charities for over a decade. Jamie has a BA in Acting, BS in Design, MFA in Lighting Design and an MFA in Film Production.
Filmography
127 Awards & Selections
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival
Miami, FL
2022
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival
Winnipeg
2022
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Love is Love Film Festival
Jacksonville, FL
2022
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Nieves International Christian Film Festival
Cape Coral, FL
2022
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Pensacon Short Film Festival
Pensacola, FL
2022
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Arizona Faith & Family Film Festival
Tempe, AZ
2022
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
Waco, TX
2022
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
NOX Film Festival
Salto
2022
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Hit List // The Love Project
Kalakari Film Festival
Madhya Pradesh
2022
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival
Winnepeg
2022
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Love is Love Film Festival
Jacksonville, FL
2022
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Nieves International Christian Film Festival
Cape Coral, FL
2022
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Arizona Faith & Family Film Festival
Tempe, AZ
2022
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
Waco, TX
2022
Official Selection // Best Director Award // Best Actor Award // Best Supporting Actress Award
Hit List // The Love Project
NexGn International Short Film Festival
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
2022
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
SATX Cinema Showdown
San Antonio, TX
2022
Official Selection
Last Step
Aichi Vision Film and Performance Arts Festival
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
2022
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Aichi Vision Film and Performance Arts Festival
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
2022
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Eraser // The Love Project
Hirpinia Film Festival
Campania
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
The Stone Flower Youth Film Festival
Sverdlovsk Oblast
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Down East Flick Fest
Greenville, NC
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Marcellus Mini Movie Family Film Festival
Marcellus, NY
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Rising Sun International Film Festival
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Pumpkin Fantasy Film Festival
Beijing
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
West Virginia Faith & Family Film Festival
Bridgeport, WV
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Fargo-Moorhead KIDS Fantastic Film Festival
Fargo, ND
2021
Official Selection // Best Short Film for Bullying Awareness Award
Eraser // The Love Project
Shepherd's House International Film Festival
Metro Manilla
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Brejning Film Festival
Brejning
2021
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Couch Film Festival
Toronto, Ontario
2021
Official Selection // Best Mini Film Award // Best Teen Actress Award // Best Villainess Award
Eraser // The Love Project
Christian Film Festival
Newport News, VA
2021
Official Selection // Best Family Drama Short Film Award - 2nd Place
Eraser // The Love Project
Beyond Entertainment Family Film, Screenwriting & Music Festival
Cape Coral, FL
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Wales International Film Festival
Swansea, Wales
2021
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
CHE GIOIA! CineFest
San Potito Sannitico
2021
Official Selection // Best Children's Award
Eraser // The Love Project
Kinosaray - Positive Film Festival
Obyrok
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Siouxland Inspirational Short Film Festival
South Sioux City, Nebraska
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Volterra Fantasy Film Festival
Volterra, Pisa
2021
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Eraser // The Love Project
Texas Faith & Family Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
2021
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Hirpinia Film Festival
Campania
2021
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
The Stone Flower Youth Film Festival
Sverdlovsk Oblast
2021
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Down East Flick Fest
Greenville, NC
2021
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Marcellus Mini Movie Family Film Festival
Marcellus, NY
2021
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
West Virginia Faith & Family Film Festival
Bridgeport, WV
2021
Official Selection // Audience Award
Hit List // The Love Project
FICIMAD - Madrid International Independent Film Festival
Cine Paz, Madrid
2021
Official Selection // Best Director Award // Best Picture Award - 2nd Place
Hit List // The Love Project
Shepherd's House International Film Festival
Metro Manilla
2021
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Couch Film Festival
Toronto, Ontario
2021
Official Selection // Best Foreign Film Award // Best Actor Award
Hit List // The Love Project
Christian Film Festival
Newport News, VA
2021
Official Selection // Best Family Drama Short Film Award - 2nd Place
Hit List // The Love Project
Beyond Entertainment Family Film, Screenwriting & Music Festival
Cape Coral, FL
2021
Official Selection // Best Faith Feature & Short Film - Jury's Award
Hit List // The Love Project
Wales International Film Festival
Swansea, Wales
2021
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
Texas Faith & Family Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
2021
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
GoyaRural
Aragón
2021
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Desoto Film Festival
Southaven, MS
2021
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Reel Deal Film Festival
New Smyrna Beach, FL
2021
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Smiles Film Festival
Brooklyn, NY
2021
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Down East Flick Fest
Greenville, NC
2020
Official Selection // Harmony Award
My Day // The Love Project
BonDance International Film Festival
Ureshino, Saga Prefecture
2020
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Siouxland Inspirational Film Festival
Sioux, IA
2020
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Overtime // The Love Project
Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
Waco, TX
2020
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Busker // The Love Project
Siouxland Inspirational Film Festival
Sioux, IA
2020
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Down East Flick Fest
Greenville, NC
2020
Official Selection // Best Mini Film Award
Daydream // The Love Project
Jamaica International Faith Film Festival
Kingston
2020
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My Day // The Love Project
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival
Pune
2019
Official Selection // Inspirational Award (Film Series)
My Day // The Love Project
Mesa International Film Festival
Mesa, AZ
2019
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Green Mountain Christian Film Festival
Randolph, VT
2019
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Adirondack Film Festival
Glen Falls, NY
2019
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Grenada Afterglow Film Festival
Grenada, MS
2019
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My Day // The Love Project
Desoto Independent Film Festival
Southhaven, MS
2019
Official Selection // Best Narrative Short Film Award
My Day // The Love Project
Jesus Cine Fest International
Buenos Aires
2019
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Salty Earth Film Festival
Fort Atkinson, WI
2019
Official Selection // Best Short Film Award
My Day // The Love Project
Art Quake Kyoto Film Festival
Kyoto
2019
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Spiritual Film Contracorriente
Bogotá, D.C
2019
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Chihuahua International Film Festival
Chihuahua
2019
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival Davao
Davao
2019
Official Selection // Inspirational Award (Film Series)
Overtime // The Love Project
Mesa International Film Festival
Mesa, AZ
2019
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Green Mountain Christian Film Festival
Randolph, VT
2019
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Overtime // The Love Project
Fantasm's Shock Reel Cinema Film Festival
Orlando, FL
2019
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Salty Earth Film Festival
Fort Atkinson, WI
2019
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Overtime // The Love Project
Sinevizyon Film Festival
Alsancak
2019
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Spiritual Film Contracorriente
Bogotá, D.C
2019
Official Selection // Best Script Award
Busker // The Love Project
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival
Pune
2019
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Catharsis International Film Festival
St. Petersburg, Moscow, etc
2019
Official Selection // Inspirational Award (Film Series)
Busker // The Love Project
Mesa International Film Festival
Mesa, AZ
2019
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Green Mountain Christian Film Festival
Randolph, VT
2019
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Wales International Film Festival
Swansea, Wales
2019
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Salty Earth Film Festival
Fort Atkinson, WI
2019
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Sinevizyon Film Festival
Alsancak
2019
Official Selection // Audience Award // Best Concept Award (Film Series)
Busker // The Love Project
Tokyo Cowboys Film Festival
Tokyo
2019
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival
Pune
2019
Official Selection // Inspirational Award (Film Series)
Daydream // The Love Project
Mesa International Film Festival
Mesa, AZ
2019
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Green Mountain Christian Film Festival
Randolph, VT
2019
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Salty Earth Film Festival
Fort Atkinson, WI
2019
Official Selection // Best Concept Award (Film Series)
Daydream // The Love Project
Tokyo Cowboys Film Festival
Tokyo
2019
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Damah Film Festival
Tokyo
2019
Best Student Film Award / Official Selection
Last Step
Peace River Film Festival
Punta Gorda, Florida
2012
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Lake Arrowhead Film Festival
Lake Arrowhead, California
2012
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Tri-Media Film Festival
Fort Collins, Colorado
2012
Director's Choice Award / Official Selection
The Dreamer
Black Maria Film Festival
Jersey City, New Jersey
2012
Honorable Mention
The Dreamer
Rochester International Film Festival
Rochester, New York
2011
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Dam Short Film Festival
Boulder City, Nevada
2011
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Peace River Film Festival
Punta Gorda, Florida
2011
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Feel Good Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
2011
Official Selection
The Dreamer
GAIAM Spiritual Cinema Circle
Santa Fe, New Mexico
2011
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach, California
2011
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Heartland International Film Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana
2011
Official Selection
The Dreamer
Brouhaha Film Festival
Maitland, Florida
2010
Official Selection
Eraser // The Love Project
Salty Earth Film Festival
Fort Atkinson, WI
Official Selection
Hit List // The Love Project
JESUS CINE FEST - International Christian Film Festival
Buenos Aires
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Veritas Film Festival
Grove City, PA
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Hollywood Divine International Film Festival
Mechanicsburg, PA
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Branson International Film Festival
Missouri
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Asia Peace Film Festival
Lahore
Official Selection
My Day // The Love Project
Canadian International Faith + Family Film Festival
Toronto, ON
Official Selection // Finalist: Best Charity Project Award
My Day // The Love Project
Out Of The Can Film Festival
Derbyshire, UK
Best Concept Award (Film Series)
My Day // The Love Project
Tokyo Cowboys Film Festival
Tokyo
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Veritas Film Festival
Grove City, PA
Official Selection // Best Screenplay Award
Overtime // The Love Project
Rising Sun International Film Festival
Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Hollywood Divine International Film Festival
Mechanicsburg, PA
Official Selection
Overtime // The Love Project
Branson International Film Festival
Missouri
Best Concept Award (Film Series)
Overtime // The Love Project
Tokyo Cowboys Film Festival
Tokyo
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Veritas Film Festival
Grove City, PA
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Hollywood Divine International Film Festival
Mechanicsburg, PA
Special Mention
Busker // The Love Project
Asia South East Short Film Festival
Phnom Penh
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
F5 FPP Financial Focus FilmFest
Sanford, FL
Official Selection
Busker // The Love Project
Branson International Film Festival
Missouri
Official Selection // Finalist: Best Charity Project Award
Busker // The Love Project
Out Of The Can Film Festival
Derbyshire, UK
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Veritas Film Festival
Grove City, PA
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Hollywood Divine International Film Festival
Mechanicsburg, PA
Official Selection
Daydream // The Love Project
Branson International Film Festival
Branson, MO
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Education
College
Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts
MFA - Film Production
2009 – 2011
College
Florida State University - School of Theatre Arts
MFA - Theatre Design
2006 – 2009
College
SUNY New Paltz - School Fine & Performing Arts
BA / BS - Theatre Performance & Theatre Design
2002 – 2006
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