Jake Schwartz
Jake Schwartz
Jake Schwartz is a New York filmmaker who has a deep love for cinematic storytelling. His studies in the Pratt Institute Film program have given him the dexterity to tell more emotional narratives in more effective manners. As he aims to change his styles between each of his pieces, his constant through-line as an artist is to capture genuine emotion. By exploring psychoanalytic themes, he creates more human and sympathetic characters, all in order to connect and impact viewers on an emotional level.
Still from "Ed Rex"
By Jake Schwartz
So this is me
By Jake Schwartz
BTS from "Ed Rex"
By Jake Schwartz
BTS from "Ed Rex"
By Jake Schwartz
BTS from "Ed Rex"
By Jake Schwartz
BTS from "Ed Rex"
By Jake Schwartz
Artist Statement
ED REX:

A new father named Ed competes with his baby for affection from his wife, only leading to his latent fantasies coming to fruition.
Bottled
Premiered at the Pratt Institute Junior Film Screening, this film centers on a woman struggling in an emotionally isolating relationship.
Sunday Morning Coming Down
Dream film for Lisa Craft's Dreams Memories and Hallucinations class.