Jacob Williams
Directing
Biography
Jacob Williams is an emerging writer-director based in Manchester, England, whose work draws from deeply personal narratives and lived experience interpreted for the big screen. With a background in photography, Jacob brings an intimate, grounded approach to storytelling. His directorial debut, Termination Date, is a short film exploring memory and grief. The project reflects Jacob’s interest in character-driven stories that resonate emotionally and authentically. His style blends naturalistic performances with a thoughtful visual language.
Known For
In a near-future society, two government agents hunt users of a psychedelic flower that lets people relive their happiest memories—at the cost of falling into a comatose state. When they're ordered to eliminate a young woman under its influence, one agent begins to question their mission, igniting a moral divide between the partners.
Termination Date
A fed-up office worker hatches a meticulous plan to get rid of her corrupt, predatory boss once and for all.
Time to Go
A woman who is apprehensive about life searches for peace following the breakdown of her marriage. She is forced to confront this when she meets a former, happier version of herself in a church. The film follows her journey towards self acceptance and contentment. Told through a surreal and dreamlike style, I Looked Into My Eyes is a story about rediscovering who you are.