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Jacob McCaw

Ruidoso

Summary

Cinema has the power to bring people together and influence our very being and I have the skills and the passion to tell stories that matter and speak of what it means to be human through the art of filmmaking and editing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer/Assistant Cinematographer

Guys Like Me By Phil Hamilton
03.2025 - Current
  • Planned and organized shooting schedule
  • Coordinated with storyboard artist and director
  • Operated RED Camera and pulled focus

Assistant Cinematographer/Editor

Bloody Jones
02.2025 - Current
  • Operated RED camera and pulled focus
  • Edited all footage, managed color, and VFX
  • Assisted in writing changes and formatting

First Team PA/Basecamp PA

Dead Letters
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Maintained efficient operation of Base Camp paperwork and communication
  • Established good relationships with all First Team members and addressed their needs

Director/Cinematographer/Writer/Editor

Woman at the Well
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Short Film – LAFS
  • Wrote and produced the full script and planned the shooting logistics
  • Directed actors and operated the single camera on set
  • Edited, color-corrected/graded, and assembled the footage as well as over a dozen VFX composites
  • Composed and performed the original score
  • Recorded necessary ADR and Foley effects and assembled the sound design
  • Distributed the short film online as well as created dynamic and engaging marketing materials such as movie poster and teaser trailer
  • Short Film – LAFS

Key PA/Walkie PA/First Team PA

Exit Protocol
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Distributed and monitored all Walkies and surveillances on set for the complete run of show
  • Maintained good relationships with all First Team members and addressed their needs
  • Assisted in the training and overseeing of other PA’s who were new to the job

Background Casting PA

The Lost Bus
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Maintained an organized flow of appointments for BG Actor wardrobe fittings
  • Communicated directly with each BG Actor and addressed their needs

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Interviewer

Little Bear Fire
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Short Documentary
  • Planned and filmed professional interviews with Fire Chief and fire victim to accurately present the story of the 2012 Little Bear Fire
  • Edited all footage and created VFX assets
  • Distributed and created dynamic marketing materials such as YouTube thumbnails and graphics
  • Short Documentary

Education

Bachelor Degree - Digital Filmmaking

Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA
12.2025

Associates Degree - General Studies

Eastern New Mexico University
Ruidoso, NM
05.2024

Skills

  • Camera operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Screenwriting
  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Non-linear editing
  • Node-based editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Graphic design
  • Visual effects
  • Marketing
  • Technology literacy
  • Problem solving
  • Apple systems
  • Windows systems
  • Punctuality
  • Time management
  • Public speaking
  • Relationship building
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Diligence

Timeline

Producer/Assistant Cinematographer

Guys Like Me By Phil Hamilton
03.2025 - Current

First Team PA/Basecamp PA

Dead Letters
02.2025 - 03.2025

Assistant Cinematographer/Editor

Bloody Jones
02.2025 - Current

Director/Cinematographer/Writer/Editor

Woman at the Well
09.2024 - 12.2024

Key PA/Walkie PA/First Team PA

Exit Protocol
05.2024 - 06.2024

Background Casting PA

The Lost Bus
03.2024 - 03.2024

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Interviewer

Little Bear Fire
04.2022 - 05.2022

Associates Degree - General Studies

Eastern New Mexico University

Bachelor Degree - Digital Filmmaking

Los Angeles Film School

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