Jacob Harper
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Biography
Jacob Harper is an American filmmaker from Dallas, TX. Harper has been making films since enrolling at the University of North Texas in 2019, however he had spent a good portion of his childhood writing stories and watching movies. In 2020 Harper made his directorial debut with the short horror film Hunting Terror, which brought him on the film festival circuit. Harper followed his debut with his junior year class project Initiation Night, which continued bringing him to film festivals. In 2023 Jacob Harper graduated from the University of North Texas with a major in Media Arts and a minor in journalism. After obtaining his degree, Harper continued working on various film projects, including the upcoming dramatic-comedy short Congratulations, in which Harper co-wrote and co-directed with longtime collaborator Aiden Call. Harper has also built up a following through his work as a film critic, in which he has done a series of reviews, interviews and festival coverage across multiple different outlets.
Known For
Looking Glass is a science fiction anthology series that follows “The Omniscient” who shares cautionary tales about the future. Each episode follows a different cast of characters allowing for a fresh viewing experience.
Looking Glass
When a heist goes fatally wrong, four men held together by hope and loyalty, struggle to decide what their next move should be. As the night proceeds, they begin to realize how easily a bond of brotherhood can fall apart.
End of the Line
After finally graduating college, Steven is faced with mounting pressure from his competitive family during his own graduation party.
Congratulations
When college freshman Thomas and his two friends Mike and Jeremy pledge to a fraternity, they are forced to do a series of challenges in order to be initiated. All is well until they come to the final challenge, and see that the fraternity is much more sinister than the boys had thought.
Initiation Night
When a young girl is murdered in Lakewood Park a group of journalists by the names of Alex, Josh and Luke venture into the woods to find evidence and take their journalism experience to new heights. However, as things in Lakewood Park become more and more sinister, the trio of investigators begin to believe they are getting more than they bargained for in this bloody broad daylight nightmare.
Hunting Terror
One year after a fateful murder has taken place. Gary Courtney finds himself playing the part of Judge, Jury, and Executioner after he tracks down the assailant of said murder, Chris Lawson.
Judgement
A young man by the name of Walter Weshley is approached by two CIA agents.
The Ballad of Walter Weshley
A group of kids staying after school for detention come face to face with a maniacal killer teacher.
Doomed In Detention
A horrific monster has been awoken from it's tomb. Half vampire, half werewolf, the Were-Vamp is out for blood. This short fake movie trailer from Jacob Harper is a love letter to old monster films.