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Michael J. Jacobs is an acclaimed film director, photographer, journalist, fine artist, US Navy combat cameraman, and educator who has visited nearly 70 countries across all continents. As a member of the implementation committee, his master design concept was approved for the new Martin Luther King Memorial and multi-media theatre, to be featured in the New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum, where he also served as chair of the design committee.
Over his 41-year career as a professional photojournalist and news gatherer, Jacobs has gained the respect of leading marketing firms, entertainment executives, and celebrities. He quickly ascended to the top of his field as a renowned image-maker within Hollywood’s elite circles. With over 20,000 contacts, his network includes entertainment industry executives, actors, publicists, managers, politicians, royalty, media professionals, high-tech experts, artists, developers, community leaders, financiers, bankers, religious and spiritual figures, business leaders, and military personnel.
Jacobs made his directorial debut with the feature film "Crab Orchard," which won Best Film of the Festival (Director's Gold Award) at the International Family Film Festival. As an educator for 44 years, he has taught photography and art courses at various institutions both in the U.S. and internationally, including six years at UCLA.
