Jacob D. O'Neal

Jacob D. O'Neal

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Biography

A considerable span of time ago, Jacob embarked on a cinematic journey with his family to a movie theater, where they all collectively bore witness to the film "Overboard", a motion picture that boasted the illustrious Kurt Russell and the talented Goldie Hawn in starring roles.

As Jacob's mother led him out of the cinema, she couldn't help but notice the intense scrutiny with which he had watched the film, his eyes drinking in every detail with an uncanny intensity. She knew that her 10-year-old son was no ordinary film enthusiast, and so she decided to probe him for his thoughts on the movie.

The formative experience marked the inception of Jacob's unrelenting passion for the art of filmmaking, leaving the sole variable being which specific aspect of the creative process he would ultimately choose to focus on.

Jacob's educational journey began at Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he discovered a deep-seated passion for the art of screenwriting, a fascination that would eventually evolve into a lifelong pursuit.

The unyielding drive to secure a legitimate and fulfilling profession, one that would provide a sense of stability and direction, led him down a path of self-discovery and exploration, where he assumed a multitude of roles, each one serving as a stepping stone on his journey towards finding his true calling.

**Next person biography:**

Jacob's unwavering enthusiasm for the art of filmmaking remained steadfast, even amidst the unpredictable twists and turns that life had in store for him, its trajectory forever altered by the pivotal moment in 2011 when he embarked on a creative endeavor of note, joining forces with Brian Smith to craft a screenplay for a feature-length film entitled "Welcome To Deadsville", a project that marked the inception of Robot Vampire Productions, a production company that has since gone on to produce a diverse array of short films, including the critically acclaimed "Lepus" and "Terrestrial", which boasted the talented Bill Oberst Jr. in starring roles, showcasing his exceptional acting prowess to a wider audience.

Jacob is diligently nurturing his artistic ambitions, with a primary emphasis on conceiving and producing new short films and a web series. Furthermore, he is steadfastly committed to actualizing his ambitious project, "Lepus", as a feature-length motion picture. In addition to his creative pursuits, Jacob finds time to collaborate on three innovative podcasts through Abnormal Entertainment, enthusiastically sharing his passion with a wide range of audiences as the co-host of The Gorram Nerd Hour alongside Brian Smith, From The Underground, and The Science Of Fiction.

Career

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2013
Death by VHS
Death by VHS as Director