Short Bio
Jakob Michal is a Berlin-based director and editor whose portfolio spans documentaries, fictional films, commercials, music videos, and illustrations. Since October 2023, Jakob studies directing at Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. He always welcomes opportunities for collaboration, so feel free to reach out.
Film Festivals & Acknowledgements
FIPADOC – International Documentary Festival 2025, official selection of short film “Tough Moves”, Biarritz (France)
KFFK – Kurzfilmfestival Köln 2024, official selection of short film “Tough Moves” & honorable mention by the jury, Cologne (Germany)
Die Niedersachsen Filmklappe 2015, 1st prize for short film “Alles Gute Zum Buttertag”, Aurich (Germany)
Selected Commercial Clients
Ferrero | P&G | LIDL | EDEKA | McDonalds | Montblanc | TESA | Miele | DuMont | Grohe | Kludi | NXP | Bechstein | Sonor | Hohner | Studio DWAS | Demodern | Deichkind | Wodka Gorbatschow | Michelob | Biogen | Wöhner | IT Cosmetics