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The main themes of my work center on neglect, trauma, and the fragile complexities of human relationships. I explore how societal expectations, and firsthand experiences shape our reactions to suffering and conflict. My stories often revolve around individuals caught between empathy, responsibility, and self-preservation, confronting issues such as parental neglect, systemic failures, and the aftermath of violence. Through emotionally charged narratives and minimalist visual storytelling, I seek to challenge audiences to reflect on the darker, often overlooked aspects of human nature and the difficult choices we face in moments of crisis.
Country: Denmark
T-Port Partner: Screen Talent Europe
Having graduated as a screenwriter from the Danish film school 18Frames in 2015, Jacob founded Willow Film in 2016. His films have been selected for over 150 international film festivals, winning more than 100 awards, the majority of which are for Best Acting — underlining Jacob’s dedication to working closely with his actors. His film Incident at School was selected for six Oscar-qualifying festivals and won an award at the prestigious Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia. When not directing his own films, Jacob has been working as a freelance 2nd Assistant Director (2AD) since 2017 and has since advanced to 1st Assistant Director (1AD), most notably on De Forbandede År – Opgøret (Into the Darkness II). His résumé includes over 30 feature films, TV series, and numerous shorts. These experiences have given Jacob the opportunity to work with renowned Danish directors such as Anders Refn, Ole Bornedal, and Bille August, allowing him to observe and learn from some of the industry’s finest. He is currently developing his first feature film.
Two police officers are to pick up Aida, a young well-integrated student, from her foster...
