Jake Barsha is a member of the International Cinematographer's Guild (Local 600). He has worked on a variety of commercials, television shows, promos, music videos and movies for companies such as Anonymous Content, Smuggler, FOX, Kandoo Films, Untitled, Moxie, Morton Jankle Zander, Sedna Films, Paramount Studios, Warner Brothers, Universal, Engine Room and Sony.
Personal Statement
I started working in the motion picture industry in 1998 as a Production Assistant and I’ve worked my way up from there. I became a member of the International Cinematographer’s Guild in 2002. I have gained hands-on experience working on a variety of productions over the years, including commercials, television shows, promos, music videos and movies for companies such as Anonymous Content, Smuggler, FOX, Kandoo Films, Untitled, Moxie, Morton Jankle Zander, Sedna Films, Paramount Studios, Warner Brothers, Universal, Engine Room and Sony.
My biggest cinematic inspiration comes from the joy, adventure, adversity and pain I’ve experienced in my life.
In 2008, I wrote and directed the Independently produced art-house feature EUGENE which premiered at The Palm Springs International Film Festival and was nominated for the “New Vision New Voices Award." EUGENE screened at 14 national and international film festivals and received numerous nominations and a few awards in categories for best writing, best directing and best performances.
In 2010 & 2011 I wrote & directed a couple of web-series. Most notably, the "critically-acclaimed" 10-episode web-series THE FUNNY MAN, financed and distributed by Dailymotion, the 2nd largest video sharing platform in the world. The THE FUNNY MAN received 6 awards including “Outstanding Director” & “Outstanding Writer” by The LA Web-Series Festival.
I've received various other awards and nominations for my work including Best Narrative Short Film (TURNS) at So Cal Indie Fest, Best Television Pilot Script (BATHROOM DIARIES) at Maui Film Festival and best Thriller Feature (SOUTH 32) at IFS Film Festival.
My most recent feature film, SOUTH 32 (2015) is a statement against bullying. I was hired to write, produce and direct an "edgy" movie within 90 days on an ultra-low budget with no script, only a simple log-line. The resulting film looks amazing and achieved a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles in 2016.
My biggest cinematic inspiration comes from the joy, adventure, adversity and pain I’ve experienced in my life.
In 2008, I wrote and directed the Independently produced art-house feature EUGENE which premiered at The Palm Springs International Film Festival and was nominated for the “New Vision New Voices Award." EUGENE screened at 14 national and international film festivals and received numerous nominations and a few awards in categories for best writing, best directing and best performances.
In 2010 & 2011 I wrote & directed a couple of web-series. Most notably, the "critically-acclaimed" 10-episode web-series THE FUNNY MAN, financed and distributed by Dailymotion, the 2nd largest video sharing platform in the world. The THE FUNNY MAN received 6 awards including “Outstanding Director” & “Outstanding Writer” by The LA Web-Series Festival.
I've received various other awards and nominations for my work including Best Narrative Short Film (TURNS) at So Cal Indie Fest, Best Television Pilot Script (BATHROOM DIARIES) at Maui Film Festival and best Thriller Feature (SOUTH 32) at IFS Film Festival.
My most recent feature film, SOUTH 32 (2015) is a statement against bullying. I was hired to write, produce and direct an "edgy" movie within 90 days on an ultra-low budget with no script, only a simple log-line. The resulting film looks amazing and achieved a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles in 2016.