Today we’d like to introduce you to Jacob Mathews.
Hi Jacob, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was raised in South Louisiana where film or writing wasn’t exactly considered a legitimate career path. But for me, art and creativity was always the only acceptable option. Growing up, movies and TV was my favorite medium for storytelling. In grade school I began writing short stories that I would later turn into scripts. At LSU (Geaux Tigers!) I studied journalism but decided to take a few film and creative writing courses as a part of my minor. As graduation drew near, it became clear to me that my passions burned too bright to deny. Following the summer after grad, I packed my small car and moved from LA to LA with just enough money to avoid complete disaster. Now, I do what I’ve always wanted – I make films in Hollywood. For somebody with big dreams from a small town, that means a lot. And the best part – I’ve still got so much to learn and so many people to meet!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The toughest challenge for me has been the financial/societal burdens of life. My family never lacked the necessities, but none of them, including me, has made it out of the working class. There’s a standard and responsibility of growing up that is unavoidable when you’ve been handed nothing, and I don’t wish to avoid that truth. However, you need loads of time and energy to perfect your craft when you’re trying to be great in an unconventional field or do something unheard of in your community. Time that a working person doesn’t always have. It’s draining. That’s been the struggle for me.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a film writer and director of independent films. I’m most known for my writing because I’m very versatile. I write articles as a journalist, I’ve written memoirs and books, but my passion is creative writing. I’m most proud of my tenacity to create even in the face of adversity, which is also what I believe sets me apart. I don’t claim massive talent or experience. What I have is an ability to work with what I’ve got and to be compatible with people from all backgrounds to come together for something special. It’s allowed me to quickly assimilate into this industry and to create films efficiently. Anyone who’s tried to do so knows practicality and efficiency is hard in film, so I’m very happy that I’ve been able to weave through those difficulties.
What’s next?
My plan is to make something that can put me and my team on the map. Thus far we’ve made some good films, but we have to grow our namesake in order to create without barriers. I think what that entails is not only becoming better filmmakers, but growing as marketers and communicators. We are filming something in the summer that has received a lot of support and I believe it’s the type of film that, if we can get it in the write places, can really bring attention to our skills.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-lamb–5#/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelambfilm?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@mathewsproductions
Image Credits
Jacob Mathews
