Narrative Films

In addition to his short form commercial work Jacob has also created narrative and documentary films. 

The Pale of Settlement

An Award-Winning Short Film by Jacob Sillman chronicles the trials of a young Jewish peasant who escapes Russian soldiers sent to forcibly conscript him into the Czar's army during the Crimean War.

Cyborg Nation

This Documentary series was created and co-written by Jacob Sillman. It investigates the pioneering technologies in prosthetics, robotics; mind-controlled devices, and more - produced in conjunction with reddit and hosted by Youtube Star Derek Muller.

The Cold Approach

The Cold approach is a Romantic Comedy TV Pilot about a young twenty-something man who has to navigate the confusing world of modern dating after being dumped by his long-time girlfriend. 

IDea Front

This Documentary Series explores emerging topics in science, technology and futurism, through interviews with authors and experts on subjects ranging from the end of the universe to the ethics of sex robots. Jacob Sillman edited all of the films.