Executive director of Seattle Film School, John Jacobsen, hosted a workshop for students looking to go into directing, acting, or more.

Jacquelyn Edwardes
Staff Writer

John Jacobsen came rolling in for a two-hour workshop from Seattle Film School to share his knowledge, expertise, and jokes on filming, script writing, and acting.

Tall, with waving silver hair and an infectious smile, Jacobsen started the workshop off with a bang, captivating the audience from the moment he stepped into the spotlight.

He is the executive director of The Film School, which he is a cofounder, as well as the host and director on the national show The Artist Tool Box.

An actor, director, and script writer, Jacobsen spent time in Los Angeles before deciding that Seattle was a better place to raise his children.

The workshop started off with a short video that Jacobsen directed.

This video captivated the audience with its tale of a small boy who transforms into a knight to slay the evil demon.

Not many words were spoken in the video as 95% of it was told with action, as well as with composition of original music.

Jacobsen says there is structure to writing. How a character gets to the places he gets, how he comes to his conclusions; a hero has to have a journey.

Jacobsen also talked about what makes a good script, as well as offering advice to actors/actresses, up and coming directors

and screenwriters. Seattle Film School offers many opportunities for students looking to go into directing, acting and more.

He has been there, a student, and a person look- ing to find someone who appreciates his art form Jacobsen advice in these areas will help Seattle area students soar into new depths with their careers as well as help them discover their potential.