Jacob Stockton is a God-fearing, Texas-born filmmaker with a decade of video production experience. He graduated from Houston Christian University with a bachelor’s in Cinematic Arts and a background in improvisational comedy, video broadcasting, and theater.
His greatest strengths are adaptability and creativity. Throughout his career, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with the resources at hand. Even in challenging circumstances, with critically limited budgets and no crew, he has produced engaging, award-winning content. A jack-of-all-trades and a “one-man band” at times, Jacob is no stranger to producing, writing, acting, filming, editing, and publishing.
His diverse skill set also makes him a valuable teammate. With comprehensive knowledge of the entire production pipeline, he understands and supports collaborators effectively. He has succeeded across formats, from viral TikToks to award-winning short films, Netflix documentaries, and virtual-reality experiences. His storytelling instincts, positive attitude, and versatile expertise make him a strong fit for any project.
Cinematographer for To Dwell in Dreams, an internationally recognized sci-fi short nominated for 16 awards and winner of 9, including Best Cinematography, Best Science Fiction, Best Experimental Film, Best Drama, and Best Visual Effects
VR and 360° Video Production
Built a multilingual AI dubbing workflow using a digital voice and likeness clone to deliver accurate translations, natural lip-sync, and consistent tone while preserving the authenticity and human connection of the original training experience. (Unmute video to listen)
Multi-Lingual AI Clones
Led UI design for our training platform, creating a cohesive and intuitive experience across mobile, desktop, and VR.
UI Design
Captured high-resolution photogrammetry data to develop immersive digital twin environments for the Lanier Theological Library and the Lanier Stone Chapel, an exact replica of an ancient Byzantine chapel from Turkey destroyed centuries ago.
Digital Twin Photogrammetry Capture
Wrote, filmed, acted in, and edited all NetEdge VR training courses in alignment with the IATA Ramp Safety Manual, emphasizing entertainment, human connection, and engagement for mobile VR delivery. (Unmute video to listen)
VR Training
Led production and post-production of an immersive 360° aircraft turnaround training experience for ramp operators, placing viewers directly on the tarmac to practice real-world ground crew procedures, reinforce situational awareness, and strengthen safety performance before entering live operations.
360° Video Production
Social Media and Broadcasting
You Tube Cinematic Comedy (Topographical Gang)
Co-Founder and lead producer of the YouTube sketch comedy channel Topographical Gang. This channel served as a platform for me and an ambitious crew of film students to showcase our industry level skills in writing, film production, editing, comedy and music. Operating on a strict schedule, my crew and I produced and edited over 100 videos, and challenged ourselves to post a new project every week during our years together. My team, and I have received numerous honors and awards in recognition of our accomplishments in video production. These awards include, Best Screenwriting, Best Acting, Best Directing, and Best Cinematography, Awarded by the School of Fine Arts department at Houston Baptist University.
Multi-Streaming and Social Media Experimentation
Organically built a 67K follower TikTok account by creating content and testing video ideas. Though I never set out to become an “influencer,” the audience growth reflects my ability to connect with viewers and generate engagement. Today, I multi-stream across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram using the platform as a sandbox to experiment with trends and better understand the social media landscape.
Led full-scale productions for Fish Fixe, a Shark Tank featured and funded brand. Managed multi-camera capture with controlled lighting and dedicated audio, filming founder stories and recipe demonstrations before delivering polished, platform-specific edits for YouTube, paid ads, and reels, emphasizing premium, appetizing visuals that showcase the brand’s quality, convenience, and trust.
Fish Fixe
Film Projects
Production Assistant: Responsible for a wide variety of jobs including, setting lights, formatting cameras, transporting equipment, constructing sets and transferring large data files.
Cinematographer — To Dwell on Dreams (2022)
Planned and executed all cinematography, including shot design, lighting construction, camera operation (Sony FS5, RED Dragon), and data management. Coordinated crew and translated creative direction into technical execution. The film earned 16 nominations and 9 festival awards, including Best Cinematography.
Producer — The Mountain (2022)
Led production of the short film, overseeing locations, scheduling, budgeting, and crew coordination from concept through festival release. Co-wrote early drafts and co-directed a proof-of-concept that helped green-light the final film. The project earned multiple festival selections and won the FYFF 2022 Craft Cinematography Award and Best Romantic Comedy at the Houston Comedy Film Festival.
Promotional Video Projects
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Elmo Learns Brake Riding in VR
Among dozens of film projects I produced for NetEdgeVR, I filmed and edited a short documentary of a ramp worker training in our VR module. His story proves the effectiveness and power of our product as he was able to pass his brake riding test within 48 hours instead of 7 days. This doc showcases my ability to capture and tell powerful narratives with minimal equipment in challenging environments.
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VR Driving
Showcases the different solutions for VR driving, from stand alone mobile headsets, to custom driving rigs made for professional racers.
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Lone Star College Driving
This video, which I shot and produced, showcases the DriVRsity initiative, an exploration of how NetEdge VR’s patent-pending immersive driver training technology, originally developed for airport ramp personnel, can help neurodiverse young adults build foundational driving skills in a safe virtual environment. The piece features volunteers from Lone Star College’s LifePath Program and Special Olympics Club testing the experience using Meta Quest Pro headsets and sharing their perspectiveses.
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XDriVR Patent Video Essay
Produced and directed a technical explainer on NetEdge VR’s patented XDriVR system, clearly breaking down the industry challenge of VR-induced cyber sickness and demonstrating how our passthrough-based solution makes immersive training scalable and comfortable. This video showcases my ability to translate complex concepts into a compelling, easy-to-follow narrative for decision-makers.
