Jacob Simmons
571-225-9743 | simmonsfilmmaking@gmail.com
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EDUCATION Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Cinema May 2025
WORK EXPERIENCE Freelance, Production Assistant September 2023 - Present
Tilt Creative and Production, The Cashier, Richmond Virginia December 1 - 19, 2025
Acted as First Team PA, supervising principal talent to and from set for a three week production.
Documented SAG-Aftra Exhibit G paperwork for talent, reporting times and collecting signatures each day.
Delivered sides and call sheets, to department heads and talent.
TBA Films, Dominion Energy Commercial, Richmond, VA October 2025
Managed the production van, prioritizing safety and organization when loading in/out to and from basecamp. Locked down sets and roads, communicating with crew and halting pedestrian drivers.
Managed walkie distribution and communication for crew, and arrived early to assist the production team with setup after company moves.
Escorted talent to and from set and ensured smooth transitions between scenes. Set up then broke catering service daily.
Healing Voice Pictures, Brunswick-15, Richmond, VA April 2024 - Present
Assisted the Production team with set arrangements per the DP’s direction and managed craft services during interview days on this indie documentary.
Served as 2nd AC on occasion, handling slating, media loading, and secure card transfers.
Balanced multiple roles efficiently while staying adaptable to shifting on-set priorities. Supported G&E with lighting setups and maintained fire watch across multiple locations.
UNDERGRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE
Virginia Film Office, Intern, Virginia, Richmond January 2025 - April 2025
Conducted in-depth script and location analyses to assess feasibility and alignment with production in Virginia.
Collaborated on location scouting and scene breakdowns, identifying mock optimal filming sites based on logistical and creative considerations.
Updated film hotline postings and location entries within the internal VFO database for team access.
Oakwood Arts, Intern, Virginia, Richmond October 2024 - May 2025
Captured portraits of over 50 families during high-traffic holiday events, delivering community-centered visual documentation. Assisted in the setup and breakdown of equipment.Produced and edited ‘Oakwood Outlook,’ a docu-series spotlighting community engagement, overseeing lighting design, camera setups, and post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro and CANVA.
Edited and installed a politically-themed multimedia art piece featured in the RVA Art community showcase, “First Friday”.
COURSEWORK EXPERIENCE
OA JET (Job Education Training) Fall 2025
Union Recognized Film Production Training from Oakwood Arts, a non-profit arts organization from Richmond, Virginia.
Digital Cinema & Production Intensive II Summer 2023
A 10-week learning Intensive gaining hands-on set experience across set roles: Key Grip, 1st AC, Locations Manager, and Production Assistant.
PROJECTS
Director of Phenomena of Emotions (2025): Grant funded documentary focusing on the exploration of how the emotions of creatives can affect their creative decisions in projects.
LANGUAGE AND SKILLS
Fluent in English and Spanish | Adobe Premiere Pro & Photoshop, Screenwriting in Final Draft & Celtx, CANVA, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter)
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
VCU News Article: “Through the eye of a young filmmaker, a journey into the heart” April 2024
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program 2023 Grant Recipient. April 2023
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