
Directing
Jakob Laus
EN, TL cinema · 3 credits
Born
12 June 2003 (age 23)
Birthplace
Mandaluyong City - Philippines
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.
Known for
Filmography

FACTORY RESET
as Test Subject Escapee, Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Fight Choreographer, Editor, Post Production Supervisor, Visual Effects

Kaku Kamu
Assistant Director, Online Editor

Marita
as Student

