


Jacob Berger
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Jacob Berger
Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Actor, Artist
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Date of Birth:
April 12th, 2004

A Bit About Me
Striving to make the unseen seen, Jacob Berger utilizes the fantastical and the horrifying to personify topics ranging from mental health to philosophical concepts to the human experience. As an emerging filmmaker operating through all levels of production, from screenwriting to costume design, he renders what often goes unsaid into a tangible reality. Jacob's work begins the conversation to understand everyone, starting with ourselves, the good, the bad, and the difficult.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Film Festival Intern
New Jersey International Film Festival – New Brunswick, NJ | May 2025 – 2026
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Assist with daily festival operations including logistics, setup, and guest services.
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Photograph screenings and events; record and edit filmmaker Q&A sessions for digital distribution.
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Support programming by reviewing submissions and providing organizational assistance.
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Collaborate with filmmakers, staff, and attendees to ensure a smooth and engaging experience.
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Gain hands-on experience in festival production, marketing, and event coordination.
Lead Photo & Video Intern
Alfa Art Gallery – New Brunswick, NJ | May 2025 – September 2025
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Photograph and film exhibitions, artist talks, and events to create engaging visual content.
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Produce and edit promotional videos for social media and internal use.
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Work closely with artists and curators to visually represent their creative work.
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Maintain digital asset organization and contribute to the gallery’s public outreach.
Costume Design Intern
Mio Design NYC – New York, NY | June 2024 – September 2024
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Supported design team with daily tasks including measuring, cutting, sanding, and painting materials.
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Prepared fabric and 3D-printed components for costume assembly.
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Photographed full costumes and miniature models for pitch presentations.
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Delivered and picked up supplies from NYC-area shops, and maintained studio organization.
Holiday Photographer
Cherry Hill Programs – Rockaway Mall, NJ | November 2024 – December 2024
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Captured high-quality portraits for families and guests during the holiday season.
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Delivered exceptional customer service, creating an enjoyable guest experience.
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Operated POS systems and managed payments efficiently and accurately.
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Maintained photography equipment and ensured a clean, safe studio environment.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ
B.A. in Cinema Studies, Minor in Theater Arts | 2023-2026
GPA: 3.7
Relevant Coursework:
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Intro to Filmmaking, Community Filmmaking, Cinematography, Writing for Experimental Film, Photography 1A
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Costume Design Intro, Costume Design 1, Costume Design 2
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Screenwriting for Film, Digital Storytelling
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Basic Acting, Scenic Art
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World Cinema 1 and 2, Intro to Film 1 and 2, Theater History 1 and 2, Art History, Bollywood, Senior Seminar
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Rutgers University Film Production Club
California State University, Northridge – Northridge, CA
Attended 2022–2023 | GPA: 3.7
Relevant Coursework:
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Mass Media Communications, TV/Film Aesthetics, Acting Fundamentals
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CSUN Cinema Club, CSUN Screenwriter Club
Simi Valley High School – Simi Valley, CA
High School Diploma | Graduated July 2022
GPA: 4.1 Weighted / 3.89 Unweighted
Activities:
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National Honor Society (Grades 9–12)
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Marching Band (Section Leader, Grade 12; Member Grades 9–12)
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Concert Band (Grades 6–12), Jazz Band (Grade 10)
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Volunteering: For The Troops (2016–2022)
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Skills
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Team Collaboration • Creative Problem-Solving • Goal-Oriented
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Photography & Videography • Costume & Set Design • 3D Printing
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Video Editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) • Adobe Suite • Strong Visual Eye
Interests
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Filmmaking • Screenwriting • Directing • Horror and Fantasy
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Mental Health Storytelling • Digital Art & Animation • Experimental Story Structure
Languages
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English (Fluent)


