John Jacobsen

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Director at Amazon @ Amazon
seattle, washington, united states
John Jacobsen's Location
Seattle, Washington, United States, United States
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About John Jacobsen

Emmy Award winning feature film director with an expertise in working on branding and creating powerful stories. Strong experience with developing new material and talent, including directors, writers and actors. Director and host of the national Emmy Award winning PBS TV show, The Artist Toolbox. Strong theatre directing background, as well as film background. Has worked on Broadway and off, in regional theatre, and now predominately in Los Angeles and Seattle writing and/or rewriting feature films. Speaks to businesses, law groups, and schools. Consults with ad agencies. Screenwriter. Leading acting teacher and writing coach. Founding partner, faculty member, former Board President and Executive Director of TheFilmSchool. Former Vice President of the ACT Theatre, one of this country's best regional theaters. Teacher at University of Washington, UCLA, Cornish, Freehold, etc...Specialties: Social media branding, Speaks on Story Structure and Harnessing the Power of Story in Motivating ANYTHING to Happen, Directing film and theatre. Writing for film. Working with actors, writers, and directors. Producing. Mentoring. Teaching. Strong producing and administering skills. Creative, self-starter, takes initiative.

John Jacobsen's Current Company Details
Amazon

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Director at Amazon
seattle, washington, united states
Website:
amazon.com
Employees:
500669
John Jacobsen Work Experience Details
  • Amazon
    Director
    Amazon Jan 2017 - Present
    Seattle, Wa
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  • Amazon
    Director
    Amazon 2013 - Present
    Greater Seattle Area
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  • Freehold Theatre Lab Studio Inc
    Social Media Director
    Freehold Theatre Lab Studio Inc Oct 2018 - Present
    Seattle, Wa
    In charge of creating all social media including writing posts, creating graphics, videos and content. Freehold's exposure has experienced tremendous growth while I have done this, jumping 8,000% in response rate and engagement.
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  • The Practicing Musician
    Director
    The Practicing Musician Jun 2017 - Present
    Greater Seattle Area
  • Harness The Power Of Your Story
    Public Speaker
    Harness The Power Of Your Story Jan 2001 - Present
    All Over The World
    John is a master motivational speaker on how stories move people to action or sell your brand, and he lectures around the world on how to craft great stories. His lectures are inspirational, funny, and intelligent, and he speaks to all types of groups, large and small, including attorneys, doctors, teachers, and businesses of all kinds, as well as writers, directors, and producers. Anyone who loves movies has to hear John break down how great movies are structured.
  • Jj Shoots
    Photographer
    Jj Shoots Jan 2010 - Present
    Seattle, Wa
    John photographs all sorts of things, people, and landscapes. He sells his work on his website at www.johnejacobsen.com so pop up there to take a look at what he does. John works on location as well, so if you'd like to hire him for a shoot, or just buy one of his prints, contact him at johnjacobsendirect@gmail.com. Thanks.
  • Moga/Jacobsen Productions
    Principle Director
    Moga/Jacobsen Productions Jan 2008 - Present
    MogaJacobsen is a dynamic and creative independent film company specializing in thought provoking entertainment. Located in Seattle, where a burgeoning independent film scene thrives, MogaJacobsen has over 25 years of experience and has produced and developed numerous films, TV shows and commercials. We currently have several features ready for production and are always looking for good writers and scripts. For more information, please contact us at (206) 851.2861. Please do not send unsolicitated material.
  • University Of Washington
    Instructor
    University Of Washington Sep 2012 - Present
    Seattle, Wa
    Teaching a three quarter directing course for stage and screen. See: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/Directing-for-Stage-Screen.html
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  • Freehold Theatre
    Instructor
    Freehold Theatre 2007 - Present
    Seattle
    I teach Acting for the Camera, Auditioning on Camera, and The Directing Workshop with Robin Lynn Smith.
  • Self
    Writing Mentor
    Self Jan 2000 - Present
    I am sent screenplays from many different sources (agents, production companies, directors, and writers) primarily from LA and Seattle. I am asked to analyze the script and suggest solutions to improve the material. I often do rewrites and consult over long periods of time through many revisions.
  • Acting Classes
    Acting Teacher
    Acting Classes Jan 1988 - Present
    I have taught acting across the United States for almost 20 years, to thousands of actors, many of whom have gone on to great careers. I have taught at major universities such as UCLA and Cornish, professional acting schools such as Weist Baron, Cornish and Freehold, but now teach predominately to students in my private acting classes. With experience in film, stage, commercials, and corporate, I teach a very practical method of acting as taught to me by many great actors and directors, including Uta Hagen and Hal Prince.
  • Feature Films, Commercials And Theatre
    Director/Writer
    Feature Films, Commercials And Theatre Jan 1981 - Present
    John Jacobsen’s career has encompassed direction, writing and production of feature films, films for television, short films, commercials, television shows and documentaries. Around the Fire (Devon Sawa, Tara Reid), which he directed, won top prize at the Giffoni Film Festival, and his short films also have received awards at the Aspen Film Festival and the Houston International Film Festival. Jacobsen has also directed more than 20 stage productions regionally and in New York, worked as an assistant on Broadway to legendary director Hal Prince and sold five screenplays.
  • Windermere Real Estate
    Social Media Director
    Windermere Real Estate Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
    Seattle, Wa
    In charge of all social media branding and content for individual promotion.
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  • Envision Response Group
    Director
    Envision Response Group Feb 2015 - Feb 2017
    Greater Seattle Area
    I worked freelance at Envision as a commercial director and I also did creative director and brand development work for them.
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  • Thefilmschool
    Executive Director
    Thefilmschool Jan 2004 - Aug 2013
    Seattle, Wa
    I am a co-founder of the school. I just stepped down as its Executive Director after ten years. I am the former President of the Board, and remain on the faculty.
  • Seattle Central College
    Instructor
    Seattle Central College 1998 - 2006
    I taught writing and directing and documentary film making.
  • Ucla Extension, Film Department
    Program Manager
    Ucla Extension, Film Department Mar 1988 - Jul 1991
    Managed the world's largest film school. Conceived and created with my great boss, Ronnie Rubin, new courses and administered all the classes in the film and TV division. Helped write copy, budgeted, hired, implemented and oversaw all aspects of the program.

John Jacobsen Skills

Screenwriting Editing Film Entertainment Television Film Production Video Production Theatre Acting Documentaries Producing Short Films Feature Films Art Stage Creative Direction Commercials Improvisation Teaching Creative Writing Post Production Photography Scripting Video Storytelling Performing Arts Directing Independent Film Camera Video Editing Final Cut Pro Media Production Music Videography Public Speaking Directing Talent Television Directing Dramaturgy Drama Casting Comedy Entertainment Industry Film Editing Pre Production Broadcast Multimedia Content Strategy Character Animation Musical Theatre Narrative

John Jacobsen Education Details

  • Center For Advanced Film And Television Studies At The American Film Institute (Afi)
    Center For Advanced Film And Television Studies At The American Film Institute (Afi)
    Film Direction
  • Washington And Lee University
    Washington And Lee University
    Theatre And English
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  • St. Albans School For Boys
    St. Albans School For Boys
    Staying Alive

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John Jacobsen attended Center For Advanced Film And Television Studies At The American Film Institute (Afi), Washington And Lee University, St. Albans School For Boys.

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John Jacobsen has interest in Writing, Screenplays, Public Speaking, Art, Arts And Culture, Feature Films, Paris, Acting, Teaching, Children.

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John Jacobsen has skills like Screenwriting, Editing, Film, Entertainment, Television, Film Production, Video Production, Theatre, Acting, Documentaries, Producing, Short Films.

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