Caleb Jacobs

History

Caleb Jacobs is a Sydney based award-winning composer and sound designer, music producer, songwriter and musician. Since graduating from AFTRS in 2015, Caleb has steadily built an impressive body of work across an array of mediums. Varied as they are, they all carry a common thread - storytelling. Whether he’s writing for film, TV, commercials, podcast or installation, storytelling is at the heart of his process. He has deep roots in the Sydney music scene where he cut his teeth as a guitarist leaning into distorted amps in search of new sounds. He carries that spirit with him in the studio and has since collaborated with and produced countless local artists such as Babitha, Isabella Manfredi, Le Pie, Ona Mota and Richard Cuthbert. He’s currently working with Moody Beach as the Music Director of her live show. This year Caleb’s been the composer for the Australian feature film ‘The Longest Weekend’. He’s also contributed music to the Channel 9 docuseries ‘For the Love of Pets’. Both productions have 2022 release dates. Caleb is equally at home in the art, film and commercial space. He’s worked alongside Uncanny Valley, Piers Burbrook de Vere, Mighty Sound, Otis Studios and Melodie. He’s collaborated with agencies such as Paper Moose, Analog Folk, Jack Nimble and Innocean. He’s recorded podcasts with Adam Liaw and had soundscapes showcased at Vivid. In the film world, Caleb's worked with an exciting and eclectic mix of directors including Natalie Morales, S.K. Dale and Molly Haddon. For Caleb, the fun begins when collaborating with like-minded, driven creatives whose pursuit of true and meaningful work is equally impassioned.

Movies

The Longest Weekend
Music
Easter long weekend, three disconnected siblings reluctantly return to their childhood home while their mother is away: there is Lou, who has been fired and evicted; Avery, who found her husband cheating, and Rio, who well… he never left home. Tensions boil over when their estranged father reaches out in attempt to rekindle a connection, much to the dismay of everyone but Rio. Secrets reveal themselves, drawing the inharmonious trio closer, and together they must decide if the past is best left behind them.
The Slaughterhouse Killer
Music
Small town living suits Box just fine. Blue collar, safe, simple. A passion for slaughter keeps him in line at the local abattoir where he has the chance to quench his thirst for blood. When Nathan, a young parolee arrives in town, Box is instructed to take him under his wing, and soon the two men bond over a bloody murder. Unable to resist the temptations of blood, the two form a friendship revolving around their sickness for power. A friendship which is bad news for everyone in town as they become lambs for the slaughter used solely as entertainment for the duo.
The Coatmaker
Music
When a tailor closes up shop for the night, he quickly discovers that he is not alone.