JAIME L. JACOBSEN
American Studies Program [email protected] Montana State University (406) 599-3642 PO Box 170595 Skype: jaimejelen Bozeman, MT 59717 www.jaimejacobsen.com
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2016–2017 Faculty Fellow; Honors College, Montana State University 2013–2016 Assistant Professor of Media Studies; Notre Dame University–Louaize, Beirut, Lebanon
EDUCATION
2018– PhD Candidate, American Studies, Montana State University 2008 MFA, Science and Natural History Filmmaking, Montana State University 2004 BS, Art, Certificate in Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison Latin American Comparative Year Program: Quito, Ecuador + Santiago, Chile Universidad San Francisco de Quito; Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile
PROFESSIONAL FILM EXPERIENCE
2017– Principal Investigator/Contract Producer, MontanaPBS, Bozeman, MT 2006– CEO/President; Partnership Productions, LLC. Bozeman, MT 2006–2013 Producer/Camera Operator; MontanaPBS. Bozeman, MT 2011–2012 Documentary On-Assignment Team Leader; National Geographic Student Expeditions, Putney, VT: Australia, Tanzania 2009–2010 Producer; Untamed Science. Colorado Springs, CO
RESEARCH AREAS & INTERESTS
Politics of Cinema and Identity, Documentary, Intercultural Communication, Social Justice Filmmaking, Ethnographic Film, New Media, Television, Cultural Studies, Communication of Science
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
2015 FINDING TRACTION (Producer, Director, Co-Writer, Cinematographer, Sound) – 57 min Emmy Award, Documentary - Topical, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Northwest Chapter, 2016 Best Mountain Sports Film, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, 2015 Best Women in Adventure Film, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, 2015 Best Running Film – Silver Award, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, 2015 Television Non-Commercial Program of the Year, Montana Broadcasters Association, 2015 Best Action Film, Danish Adventure Film Festival, 2014 Finalist, Mountain Film Competition, Banff Mountain Film Festival, 2014
2013 INDIAN RELAY (Field Producer, Sound) – 53 min Emmy Award, Cultural/Historical Documentary, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Northwest Chapter, 2014 Emmy Award, Photography, NATAS, Northwest Chapter, 2014
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 1 Spur Award, Best Western Documentary Script, Western Writers of America, 2014 Best Action Film, Native American Film & Video Festival of the Southeast, 2015 Audience Award, Best Native American Film, Durango Film Festival, 2015 Third Place, Independent Lens 2013–2014 Audience Awards, 2014
2013 FEMALE CONDOMS ARE POWER (Producer/Director, Cinematographer, Editor) – 5 min First Place, “Female Condoms Are …” International Film Contest, Women Deliver, 2013
2010 UNTAMED SCIENCE K-12 VIDEOS (Producer/Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor) Best of Category, Internet Video/Program, International Wildlife Film Festival, 2011 Finalist, Children’s Program, International Wildlife Film Festival, 2011 Honorable Mention, Blue Ocean Film Festival, 2010
2008 MONTANA FARE (Producer/Director, Writer, Editor) – 22 min College Emmy Award, Entertainment, National Academy of Television Art & Sciences, 2010 Seven Summits Award, Environmental Film, Mountainfilm Festival, 2010 CINE Golden Eagle Award, 2009
2007 HOMEFRONT: UNITED OR DIVIDED (Producer/Director, Sound, Editor) – 27 min Emmy Award Nomination, Cultural/Historical Documentary, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Northwest Chapter, 2008
2007 THE WATER CARRIERS (Producer/Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor) – 27 min Best Amateur, Montana CINE International Film Festival, 2008 Silver Telly Award, Three Bronze Telly Awards, 2008
DISTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHTS
2016 FINDING TRACTION – Netflix, Amazon Prime 2014 INDIAN RELAY – Independent Lens 2013 FEMALE CONDOMS ARE POWER – Pathfinder International 2012 INTRODUCING MONTANA’S FIRST NATIONS – Montana Office of Tourism 2010 UNTAMED SCIENCE K-12 VIDEOS – Annual K-12 classroom reach: >10 million students and teachers across the United States 2008 MONTANA FARE – PBS 2007 HOMEFRONT: UNITED OR DIVIDED – PBS 2007 THE WATER CARRIERS – PBS
CURRENT PROJECTS
2019 THE LAST ARTIFACT (Co-Producer/Director) – 60/90 min Awarded $500,000 from the National Institute of Science & Technology in 2017 as the co- Producer/Director and Principal Investigator of The Last Artifact. This feature length documentary showcases the international race to redefine the world’s last artifact: the kilogram. This is the story of how came to be, how it came to pass, and what the future holds.
Distribution Plan Broadcast on NOVA or as a stand-alone documentary for a prime-time slot on PBS Online distirbution through CuriosityStream / Amazon / Netflix Secondary platforms: cable, satellite, HD, VOD, mobile and educational forums Screenings at scientific institutions, schools and universities around the globe
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 2 2019 THE LENTIL 360 (Co-Producer/Director) – 60 min of content A unique participatory web experience, The Lentil 360 is a multi-part, educational VR project, based in part on Liz Carlisle’s award winning book, Lentil Underground (Montana Book of the Year, 2015). Produced in partnership with MontanaPBS and the Montana Institute on Ecosystems, and funded in part by a 2017 Film and Digital Media Grant from Humanities Montana, The Lentil 360 allows viewers to explore Montana’s sustainable food systems via immersive, graphics-rich, 360- video experiences with a unique ‘choose your own adventure’-type style.
Distribution Plan Online distribution at montanapbs.org and via smartphone apps
FILMOGRAPHY
2015 FINDING TRACTION (Producer, Director, Co-Writer, Cinematographer, Sound) – 57 min Finding Traction presents the inspirational story of ultra runner Nikki Kimball's quest to become the fastest person in history to run America’s oldest hiking trail, the 273-mile Long Trail. Through Nikki’s incredible journey, racing towards a dream and against time, we gain a new perspective on what we all share in terms of endurance and the human spirit.
Selected Premieres US Premiere: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, 2015 World Premiere: Banff Mountain Film Festival, 2014 European Premiere: Danish Adventure Film Festival, 2014 Asian Premiere: Mumbai International Women’s Film Festival, 2014 Selected as the headliner for the 2015 Trails in Motion 3 World Tour, stopping in 167 cities in 26 countries, 14,000+ audience members
Television Broadcasts & Online Distribution Online distribution via Netflix, available for streaming in over 190 countries, 2016–present VOD on Amazon Prime Video, available for streaming in over 200 countries, 2015–present VOD on Hulu and apps for Apple/Android devices, 2015–present Cable broadcast in Europe and North Africa via AB Groupe and YLE, 2015 Representation by APT Worldwide for four years in international markets, 2015–2019 National public television broadcast, with repeated broadcasts on MontanaPBS, 2015
Additional Festivals Official Selection, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Vancouver, Canada, 2015 Official Selection, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival. Sheffield, United Kingdom, 2015 Official Selection, Green Mountain Film Festival. Montpelier, VT, 2015 Invited, Danish Adventure Film Festival’s Traveling Tour in Greenland, 2015 Invited, Trail Running Film Festival. Special Showings in Ashland, OR and Seattle, WA, 2015 Invited, Run Deep Film Festival. Boulder, CO, 2015 Invited, Livingston Film Festival. Livingston, MT, 2015
Selected Screenings Girls on the Run, non-profit screening and fundraiser. Kalispell, MT, 2018 James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series, Green Mountain Club. Waterbury Center, VT, 2017 Gender Equality & You Conference, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 2017 Montana Premiere Screening, Emerson Cultural Center. Bozeman, MT, 2015 Montana Premiere Screening, The Shane Center for the Arts. Livingston, MT, 2015 Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts, public screening. Blacksburg, VA, 2015 Vermont Premiere Screening with Girls on the Run. Burlington/Brattleboro/Rutland, VT, 2015
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 3 Carroll College, public screening. Helena, MT, 2015 Run YHA, public screening. England and Wales, 2015 Junior State Team Orienteering, public screening. South Australia, 2015 Petzl America, public screening. Salt Lake City, UT, 2015 Birmingham Ultra Trail Society, public screening. Birmingham, AL, 2015 Recharge Sports, public screening. Bend, OR, 2015 Seven Hills Running Shop, public screening. Seattle, WA, 2015 Zoot Enterprises, public screening. Bozeman, MT, 2015 California 89 Adventure Film Series, public screening. Truckee, CA, 2015 Girls on the Run, non-profit screening. Steamboat Springs, CO, 2015 Trail Running Conference, non-profit screening. Estes Park, CO, 2015 East Hampton Library, non-profit screening. East Hampton, NY, 2015 Green Mountain Club, non-profit screening. Waterbury Center, VT, 2015 Race Montana, non-profit screenings across the state of MT, 2015 Work in progress screening at the UFVA 68th Annual Conference. Bozeman, MT, 2014 Trailer screened in the Trail Running Film Festival, 30+ stops in the USA, 2014
2013 INDIAN RELAY (Field Producer, Sound) – 53 min The hope and determination of modern-day American Indian life is revealed through one of the most exciting and perilous forms of horse racing practiced anywhere in the world today. Indian Relay follows three teams as they prepare for and compete in a grueling Indian Relay season.
Television Broadcasts & Online Distribution Selected for Independent Lens’ 2013–2014 season Scheduled for 932 broadcasts across the USA + repeats. 902,000 people reached Repeated broadcasts on MontanaPBS/KUSM-TV. First MT airdate: Oct. 31, 2013
Selected Festivals Official Selection, Native American Film & Video Festival of the Southeast. Columbia, SC, 2015 Official Selection, Durango Film Festival. Durango, CO, 2015 Official Selection, Equus Film Festival. New York, NY, 2014 Official Selection, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Missoula, MT, 2014 Official Selection, Comanche Nation College Film Festival. Lawton, OK, 2014 Opening Night Film, Interchange Film Festival Bozeman. Bozeman, MT, 2014
Selected Screenings Shown twice at the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian as part of the “Native Games / Native Stories” and “Rocky Mountain Time” programs, New York, NY, 2014 Selected for the “Beautiful Games: American Indian Sport and Art” Special Exhibit, Heard Museum. Phoenix, AZ, 2014 Santa Fe Indian Market, New Mexico History Museum. Santa Fe, NM, 2013 Seattle Indigenous Cultures Festival, EMP Theater. Seattle, WA, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Apsáalooke Center. Crow Agency, MT, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Blackfeet Community College. Browning, MT, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Museum of the Rockies. Bozeman, MT, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Shoshone Bannock Event Center. Fort Hall, ID, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Babcock Theater. Billings, MT, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Myrna Loy Center. Helena, MT, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Top Hat Lounge. Missoula, MT, 2013 Premiere Tour Screening, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Great Falls, MT, 2013 39th Honoring AUI Authors, Screening + Reception. Al Akhaway Univ., Ifrane, Morocco, 2013 35th Honoring AUI Authors, Fine Cut Screening. Al Akhawayn Univ., Ifrane, Morocco, 2013
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 4 2008 MONTANA FARE (Producer/Director, Writer, Editor) – 22 min Montana Fare examines contemporary food culture in rural Montana through the eyes of two women, farmer/rancher Jenny Sabo and Native American tribal elder Minerva Allen, who work to feed their families while living 50 miles from the nearest grocery store.
Selected Festivals Official Selection, Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Nevada City, CA, 2010 Official Selection, Fulbright Film Festival. USA Tour, 2010 Official Selection, LUNAFEST Film Festival. Bozeman, MT, 2010 Official Selection, Mountain Film Festival. Online, 2010 Official Selection, “Green Unplugged” Film Festival. Online, 2010
Selected Screenings The Washington State Food and Nutrition Council’s 40th Anniversary Event. Seattle, WA, 2009 Montana Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Expo. Red Lodge, MT, 2009 Montana Fare: A Community Food and Film Fest. The Emerson. Bozeman, MT, 2009 Montana State University, Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Bozeman, MT, 2009 Montana State University, Department of Health & Human Development. Bozeman, MT, 2009
Television Broadcasts & Distribution Repeated broadcasts on MontanaPBS / KUSM-TV Featured on the Webby Award-winning podcast TERRA: The Nature of Our World
2007 HOMEFRONT: UNITED OR DIVIDED (Producer/Director, Sound, Editor) – 27 min Join a miner, smokejumper, newspaper reporter and Crow warrior as they share their experiences on the homefront in Montana during World War Two.
Television Broadcasts & Distribution Companion program to Ken Burns’ The War, 2007 + repeated broadcasts on MontanaPBS
2007 THE WATER CARRIERS (Producer/Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor) – 27 min A young engineering student travels to Kenya with Engineers Without Borders as they try to bring clean drinking water to over 1,000 school children. On her journey, she meets a Kenyan woman who helps her learn first-hand what it means to be one of the water carriers.
Selected Festivals Official Selection, Montana CINE International Film Festival. Missoula, MT, 2009 Official Selection, Portland Women’s Film Festival. Portland, OR, 2008 Official Selection, Global Peace Film Festival. Winter Park, FL, 2008 Official Selection, Frozen River Film Festival. Winona, MN, 2009 Official Selection, Montana Independent Film Festival. Missoula, MT, 2008 Official Selection, LUNAFEST Film Festival. Bozeman, MT, 2008
Television Broadcasts & Distribution Africana: A Celebration of African Music, Dance and Film, The Emerson. Bozeman, MT, 2007 Featured on the Webby Award-winning podcast TERRA: The Nature of Our World, 2007 Repeated broadcasts on MontanaPBS / KUSM-TV, 2007
Selected Screenings University of Wisconsin, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, Madison, WI, 2008 Montana State University, Liberal Studies Department. Bozeman, MT, 2008
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 5 ONLINE DIGITAL MEDIA
2013 FEMALE CONDOMS ARE POWER (Producer/Director, Cinematographer, Editor) – 5 min Explore how young people are solving some of Mozambique’s biggest health problems.
Selected Screenings & Distribution Women Deliver’s Cinema Showcase. Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 2013 Gender, Sexuality and Social Movements in Global Health, Western Regional International Health Conference. Seattle, Washington, 2013 International Conference on Family Planning. Ethiopia, 2013 Social Media: Pathfinder International and PATH’s online channel Produced for Pathfinder International
2012 INTRODUCING MONTANA’S FIRST NATIONS (Producer/Director, Editor) – 9 min Tribal elders in the First Nations in Montana share their vision for future generations.
Selected Screenings & Distribution Special screening at Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s Inaugural Ball, 2013 American Indian Tourism Association Conference. Billings, MT, 2012 Featured on Montana: Official State Travel Site and MTOT social media sites Produced for MercuryCSC and the Montana Office of Tourism
2010 UNTAMED SCIENCE K-12 VIDEOS (Producer/Director) – 3-7 min each Untamed Science replaced the Discovery Channel as the primary science video producer for Pearson Education, the largest publisher of science textbooks in the United States, engaging over 50% of students across the United States in cutting-edge science content over the past decade.
Selected Festivals Official Selection, International Wildlife Film Festival. Missoula, MT, 2011 Official Selection – Honorable Mention, Blue Ocean Film Festival. Monterey, CA, 2009
Distribution High School Biology BioAdventures series, Miller/Levine Biology textbook, 2010 Elementary Science BioAdventures, Pearson Publishing, Miller/Levine, 2010 Middle Grades Science BioAdventures, Pearson Publishing, Miller/Levine, 2009
COMPETITIVE GRANTS & FUNDING
2018–2019 Graduate Teaching Assistantship and Tuition Waiver $20,284 American Studies Program, Montana State University
2017– The Last Artifact grants and funding awarded $511,988 National Institute of Standards & Technology (PI): $499,988 Friends of MontanaPBS: $10,000 Gilhousen Family Foundation: $2,000
2017– The Lentil 360 grants and funding awarded $9,200 Humanities Montana: $3,500 SOPA at Virginia Tech: $3,200 Friends of MontanaPBS: $2,500
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 6 2017–2018 Documentary Storytelling, America’s Evolving Identity, and the Refugee Experience $3,000 Instructional Innovation Grant, Montana State University
2014–2015 Research / Conference Travel Funds $4,108 Faculty of Humanities, Notre Dame University–Louaize
2011–2014 Finding Traction grants and funding awarded $104,767 Indiegogo: $28,897 Friends of Montana PBS: $10,189 Greater Montana Foundation: $10,000 Gilhousen Family Foundation: $8,000 Montana Office of Tourism: $6,000 Indiegogo-Inspired Private Donations: $2,870 Petzl Corporation: $2,500 Montana PBS / KUSM-TV In-Kind and Producers’ Cash: $35,781 Finalist, 2014 Women in Film Foundation – Film Finishing Fund
2010–2013 Indian Relay grants and funding awarded $296,530 ITVS-LINCS: $118,000 Vision Maker Media (Native American Public Telecommunications): $89,030 Pacific Mountain Network: $25,000 Greater Montana Foundation: $20,000 Humanities Montana: $17,500 Montana Office of Tourism: $15,000 Gilhousen Family Foundation: $9,000 Friends of Montana PBS: $3,000
FELLOWSHIPS
2010 Rotary International Foundation, Professional Group Study Exchange Program Montana District 4310 to São Paulo, Brazil
COURSES TAUGHT
2008–2011, 2016– Montana State University (MSU) Real World Documentary Production (designed) Food Politics and Culture in the Media (designed) Texts & Critics – Imagination Texts & Critics – Knowledge Aesthetics of Film Production (Graduate Teaching Assistant) Introduction to American Studies (Graduate Teaching Assistant)
2013–2016 Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU) Seminar in Cross-Cultural Communication (designed) Current Issues (Course Coordinator) Documentaries and Non-Theatrical Films (designed) Workshop in Audio & Video (designed) Studio Workshop I
2011–2012 National Geographic Student Expeditions (NGSE) Documentary On-Assignment Team – Australia Photography On-Assignment Team – Tanzania
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 7 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
2017 “Finding Traction Screening and Q&A,” Gender Equality & You Conference – Fostering Gender Equality in the Workplace, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
2015 “Engaging the ‘Other’: Using Documentary Production Practices to Impact Young Minds,” University Film & Video Association. American University, Washington, DC
2014 “Lebanese Victimization in the Cinematic Sphere: Creating Venues for Youth Expression,” University Film & Video Association. Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
2014 “Political Cinema: Youth, Migration, Education and Environment,” Panel Moderator, University Film & Video Association. Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
2014 “Film and Video Screening of Finding Traction,” Work-in-Progress, University Film & Video Association. Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
2014 “Film and Video Screening of Sobre las Olas (directed by Carolina Loyola-Garcia),” Respondent, University Film & Video Association. Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
2014 “Cloud Filmmaking and The 21st Century Brain,” Workshop Co-Facilitator, Tiffany Shlain and the Moxie Institute, U.S. Embassy and Cabriolet Film Festival. Beirut, Lebanon
2013 “Gender Roles and the Female Condom in Mozambique,” Panelist, “Female Condoms Are …” International Film Contest, Women Deliver Conference. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2011 “The Long Trail,” Pitch Session Presenter, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2010 “Learn How to Make Your Own Science Videos with Untamed Science,” Workshop Presenter, National Science Teachers Association Area Conference. Baltimore, MD
2010 “Montana: People, Places and Industry,” Conference Presentation, Rotary 4310 District Conference. Aguas de San Pedro, Brazil
2009 “Health and Nutrition Disparities in Montana: A Story Using Film,” Workshop Leader, Montana Dietetic Association’s 2009 Food and Nutrition Expo. Red Lodge, MT
2009 “Film ‘Feastival’ and Panel Discussion: A Look at Northwestern Agriculture Today,” Panelist, Washington State Food and Nutrition Council’s 40th Anniversary Event. Seattle, WA
2006 “Science and Filmmaking,” Panelist, Expand Your Horizons Annual Conference, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
GUEST LECTURERS
2018 “Redefining the Kilogram and The Last Artifact,” Honors Presents Lecture Series, Procrastinator Theater, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2016 “Experiences and Research in Lebanon,” Honors Presents Lecture Series, Procrastinator Theater, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 8 2013 “Montana Fare: Exploring How Global Inequalities Play Out in our Local Food System,” Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2011 “Expectations and Aid: Navigating Challenges in Small-Scale Development Projects,” Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2011 “Imagination in Film,” Honors College, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2010 “Unconventional Approaches and Career Opportunities in Media Creation and Production,” School of Communication, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba. Piracicaba, Brazil
2010 “Tricks of the Trade: Production Tips for Conducting Interviews and Capturing Footage for Short Documentaries,” Montana Center for International Visitors. Bozeman, MT
2009 “Facilitating Community Ownership of Water Projects in Western Kenya,” Engineers Without Borders, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2009 “Montana Fare: Exposing Health & Nutrition Disparities in Montana’s Food System,” Tribal Council of Elders, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2008 “Engineers Without Borders’ Cross-Cultural Collaborations on Water and Sanitation Projects,” Tribal Council of Elders, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2008 “The Water Carriers and Intercultural Communication,” The Liberal Studies Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
2008 “Best Practices for Implementing a Sociological Survey to Assess Community Water Use Habits in Western Kenya,” Emwaniro Primary School. Khwisero, Kenya
PRESS & REVIEWS
2018 “MontanaPBS releases trailer explaining search for new weight standard,” EurekAlert! http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-05/msu-mrt051818.php
2017 “MSU film graduates win $500,000 grant to make film about the kilogram,” MSU News Service http://www.montana.edu/news/16729/montanapbs-msu-film-graduates-win-500-000-grant-to- make-film-about-the-kilogram
2015 “The Show Starts Now,” Big Sky Journal http://bigskyjournal.com/feature-article/the-show-starts-now
2015 Madison, Erin. “Documentary Explores Human Limits,” Great Falls Tribune http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/outdoors/2015/04/07/documentary-finding-traction- stars-bozeman-runner/25434063/
2015 Maletz, John. “Kimball’s Quest to Conquer Long Trail Subject of New Film,” Bozeman Daily Chronicle http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sports/outdoors/kimball-s-quest-to-conquer-long-trail- subject-of-new/article_f101e5d6-0973-58e9-ab65-dae577815822.html
2015 “The Making of Finding Traction,” Trails in Motion Blog http://www.trailsinmotion.com/blog/item/349-the-making-of-finding-traction
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 9 2015 Hicks, Meghan. “Finding Traction Film Review,” iRunFar.com http://www.irunfar.com/2015/02/finding-traction-film-review.html
2014 Grunnet, Josephine. “Interview with the director of Finding Traction, Jaime Jacobsen,” Loeberne.dk http://loeberne.dk/interview-med-instruktoer-af-loebefilmen-finding-traction-jaime-jacobsen/
2013 Ring, Ray. “Wonderful, gritty Indian Relay Documentary Airs on PBS,” High County News, http://www.hcn.org/blogs/goat/wonderful-gritty-indian-relay-airs-on-pbs
2013 Rose, Christina. “Watch the excitement and danger of Indian Relay on PBS,” Indian Country Today. http://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/culture/arts-entertainment/watch-the- excitement-and-danger-of-indian-relay-on-pbs/
2012 “Campaigner Insights: Finding Traction Finds Traction Offline,” Indiegogo Blog http://go.indiegogo.com/blog/2012/12/campaigner-insights-finding-traction-finds-traction- offline.html
2012 “Finding Traction with Nikki Kimball, “ Trail Runner Nation http://trailrunnernation.com/2012/12/finding-traction-with-nikki-kimball/
2012 Lloyd, Craig. “Interview with Jaime Jacobsen, Finding Traction Producer,” Trail & Ultra Running http://trailandultrarunning.com/interview-with-jaime-jacobsen-producerdirector-of-finding- traction/
2009 Cole, George. “How Money and Marketing Affect Food Choices in Montana,” RealTime with George Cole, Yellowstone Public Radio http://ypr-pc.streamguys.net/podcast/realtime/rt090525.mp3
2007 Cole, George. “The War and Homefront: United or Divided,” RealTime with George Cole, Yellowstone Public Radio http://ypr-pc.streamguys.net/podcast/realtime/rt070917.mp3
2007 Cole, George. “Engineers Without Borders – Safe Water Projects and the Documentary, The Water Carriers,” RealTime with George Cole, Yellowstone Public Radio http://ypr-pc.streamguys.net/podcast/realtime/rt080218.mp3
2007 Ellig, Tracy. “MSU Student Film Looks at Women’s Role in Kenya,” MSU News Service http://www.montana.edu/news/5273/msu-student-film-looks-at-women-s-role-in-kenya
ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018– Graduate Teaching Assistant, American Studies Department, MSU. Bozeman, MT 2010–2011 Faculty Fellow; Honors College, MSU. Bozeman, MT 2009 Adjunct Faculty, College of Arts & Architecture, MSU. Bozeman, MT 2008 Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Film & Photography, MSU. Bozeman, MT 2008 Filmmaking Instructor; American Indian Research Opportunities, MSU. Bozeman, MT
ACADEMIC SERVICE
2015–2016 Coordinator; Strategic Plan 2015/2020 Objectives (NDU) 2014–2016 Outcome Assessment Committee; Department of Media Studies (NDU) 2014–2016 Thesis Advisor; MA in Media Studies Program (NDU)
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 10 2014–2016 Undergraduate Adviser; BA in Communication Arts Program (NDU) 2013–2014 Strategic Planning Committee; Department of Media Studies (NDU) 2013–2014 Curriculum Development Committee; Department of Media Studies (NDU) 2011–2012 Faculty Advisor; Undergraduate Scholars Program (MSU) 2010–2011 Advisory Board Member; Engineers Without Borders (MSU)
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
2014–2016 Judge, NATAS, Midwest, Mid-South and Southeast Chapters 2013–2014 Jury Member, Documentary Corner; NDU International Film Festival
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2016 The Governor’s Food and Agriculture Summit (MSU) 2014–2016 The Media Studies Forum: Ethics of Digital Media & Online Knowledge (NDU) 2016 Program Review Workshop, Preparing Self-Study and Curriculum Reviews (NDU) 2014–2015 Approaches to Research, Learning & Teaching Excellence (NDU) 2013–2014 Cine Club, Division of Audio Visual Arts (NDU) 2011 Positive Approaches to Global Issues, Office of Continuing Education (MSU)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, NW Chapter International Documentary Association Society for Cinema and Media Studies University Film and Video Association Independent Filmmaker Project
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Languages Spanish (Advanced proficiency), Portuguese and Arabic (Elementary proficiencies)
Technical Skills + Social Media Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Pro Tools, Adobe Creative Suite Amphibico Housing Underwater Technician and Certified PADI Open Water Diver
International Experience Production experience on 5 continents and 12 Indian Nations, travel in over 20 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Peru, Spain and Tanzania
Jaime L. Jacobsen – CV 11