Jacob Brookman
Filmmaker / Commercials Director
About Me
A writer, director and (reluctant) producer who is passionate about character, humour and challenging prejudices. Jacob has spent time as a producer-director for creative agencies Signature Pictures and Don't Panic London, alongside leading an in-house film & photography team at the Department of Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Directing Commercials / National Film and Television School (NFTS) / 2020 | ||
| Diploma in Directing Commercials | National Film and Television School (NFTS) | 2020 |
| Bachelors Degree in Film & Literature / University of Warwick / 2007 | ||
| Bachelors Degree in Film & Literature | University of Warwick | 2007 |
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Media I Work In:
Animation
Commercials
Corporate Communications
Feature Film
Music Promos
Online Content
Short Film
Web Creation
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Language:
English (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
Technical Skills:
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere
Final Cut Pro
Lighting
Logic Pro
Music Production
Awards:
Bill Oddie’s Bankwatch; Gold W3 Award for Branded Content, Comedy Video of the Week (The Huffington Post), Digital Campaign of the Week (Third Sector Magazine)
Santa on the Tube: Digital Campaign of the Week (Third Sector Magazine) alongside charting 7th on the UK Viral Chart Powered by Unruly.
DJ Yoda Presents: Breakfast of Champions - The album was well received, drawing 4* reviews from NME and The Guide, while BBC Radio 6 ranked it Album of the Day for 21/07/15. It was also nominated for Album of the Year, 2015 at the Bass Music Awards, and its lead single ‘Click' won Record of the Week on BBC Radio 6 Breakfast Show, hosted by Shaun Keaveny, 16/02/15.