
Jakob Laus
Known for
Directing
Born
June 12, 2003 (age 23)
Birthplace
Mandaluyong City - Philippines
Biography
Watching, admiring, and studying action movies since childhood, Jakob Laus stands out as the first action filmmaker from iACADEMY directing multiple action short films such as Limbo (2023), and Slice of Death (2023) which was awarded Best Art Direction in the Ground Glass Film Festival.
He then defended his action sci-fi thesis film, FACTORY RESET (2025) the first action thesis film to be successfully defended in iACADEMY. With Tokusatsu and action films as main inspirations, his filmmaking continues to deliver exciting film experiences with lessons on protecting the oppressed and the sanctity of human life.
Best known work
Filmography
2025
FACTORY RESETas Test Subject Escapee, Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Fight Choreographer, Editor, Post Production Supervisor, Visual Effects
2024
Kaku KamuAssistant Director, Online Editor
2023
Maritaas Student


