description About

Jacob Farley is an award-winning filmmaker, editor, and colorist 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 uploaded much of his work to the Youtube channel Farley Films. This includes short-films such as "Slumber Hunger" and “Foos”, as well as feature-length work 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. 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.