Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Colorist and Actor
Jacob Farley is an award-winning filmmaker, editor, and colorist based in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in May 2024 with a BFA in Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts. An avid film fan from a young age, he has gone on to write and direct over a dozen short and feature films, uploading much of his work to the Youtube channel Farley Films. This includes short work such as Slumber Hunger and Foos, as well as feature-length films such as For This Night Only! and The Final Farley Film.
In 2021, Farley received the Achievement in Filmmaking Award from CU Boulder for his drama short film Last Second. 2024, he won the Best Minnesota Filmmaker Award from the Star City Film Festival for his horror/comedy short film Fine Cuts.
He has worked on numerous independent film sets as a Director of Photography, Camera Operator, First Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Actor, and Production Assistant. In the post-production field, he has varied experience as an Editor, Composer, and Colorist. Farley sees himself breaking into the industry with his ambitious work ethic and unique style.
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