We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jacob DeSio a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Jacob, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear the story of how you went from this being just an idea to making it into something real.

My “ideas to execution” really has taken decades and is still in progress.

When I was a child I remember watching the movie “True Lies” and thinking that I wanted to make movies… However, I was a bit confused about who actually made the movie and I thought the actors had something to do with the creative process, so as I aged I kept a notion that I wanted to be an actor. This was pre-cell phones so I didn’t have the means to make a video but I would play with my legos and GI joes and make up my own movie plots. Throughout the years I was also an avid writer and I would often write down movie plots that I wanted to create in the future.

When I graduated high school I went to college and studied theater acting and one semester I took a screen acting course and we had to film our own short videos. That’s when I realized I was on the wrong side of the camera. I thought I my passion was in acting but really I wanted to write and direct the movies.

I graduated with my associates and immediately went to film school. While I was there I realized that just going to class was not going to be enough so I took almost every opportunity that was offered to me. By the end of my years in film school I had crewed on several of my Professor’s documentaries, worked on dozens of short films, worked hundreds of hours of internships, was a precept for multiple classes spanning years, and became the assistant post-production supervisor for the entire film school during my last two years. My two thesis films from film school were highly regarded in film screenings as well as online. By the time I had graduated I had built up a solid foundation to start my career.

When I graduated from the Film School my job as the Assistant Post-Production Supervisor ended because it was a student position. I worked at The Boys and Girls club as an art teacher and at an exotic wood dealer where I did their photography. Soon after I found a job at a national advertising agency where I got to make local and national commercials with a celebrity spokesperson. I soon moved into freelance videography where I have stayed ever since. In my current position I write, direct, edit, and do the cinematography for commercials, music videos. short documentaries, and events.

In my spare time I have written several scripts and I am looking for funding for my first feature film.

Jacob, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I offer personalized full-service video production or I can be hired to fill different crew roles on your set. I can do an individual service such as writing, directing, cinematography, editing, drone operation, and 3d rendering or I can make you a video from start to finish. I have all the necessary experience as well as video, audio, lighting, and drone equipment to make commercials, music videos, documentaries, feature films/short films, event videos, and more. The videos I create are tailored to each client and provide emotional and beautiful images that will connect to audiences.

I have won multiple awards for my short films and music videos, I have received millions of views from my video content online, and my non-profit clients report record-breaking donations when they screen the videos I create for them.

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

The best source of clients for me is word of mouth and through my posts of my previous projects on social media. My previous clients recommend me and I get contacted by the majority of my clients through Instagram hashtags. I would say I get well over 50% of my clients through posting on instagram (without paying for advertising on the platform).

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding thing to me as a creative is seeing the final product after building it from scratch. To see all the work and dedication that goes into video production finally realized and tangible is a magnificent feeling of accomplishment. The work is exhausting sometimes but it is always worth it when I get to see a dream come to life. Every project I work on I learn about myself and the world around me and I am grateful that I am able to do what I do.

Contact Info:

• Website: jacobdesio.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_desio/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-desio/
• Youtube: “Jacob DeSio Commerical”, “Jacob Robert DeSio”, and “jacob desio reviews”
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Cara Dalton

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