Jacob Farley
Directing
Biography
Jacob Farley is a filmmaker and editor based in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated in Spring 2024 from the University of Colorado Boulder, with a BFA in Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts. Specializing in writing and directing, he has released numerous short films to the Youtube channel Farley Films, including "Slumber Hunger" and “Foos." In 2021, Farley received the Achievement in Filmmaking Award from CU Boulder for his drama short film Last Second. In 2024, he won the Best Minnesota Filmmaker Award from the Star City Film Festival for his horror 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.
Known For
A dark comedy about a prisoner's last meal on death row.
Hyde
Tristan and Malik, two brothers who are five years apart, must face the cruel reality of their relationship after the unexpected death of their father.
Before You Fade Away Into Nothing
An innocuous pair of headphones disturbs the life of an aimless audio engineer.
All the Hubbub
A competitive game of foosball goes wrong when one of the players decides to cheat.
Foos
This documentary follows Jordan Murphy, one of the most complicated and misunderstood figures in cinema history, as he attempts to create his final film project for college.
Disasterpiece
While assembling a video-based obituary, two disgruntled workers find themselves haunted by the very person they are editing.
Fine Cuts
A young woman fights to escape a claustrophobic nightmare of endless bedsheets.