about
Cristina Jacob

Independent Film, Documentaries and commercials director.

She writes scripts for film and television, and recently she wrote her first book.

She does acting, directing and writing workshops.

Cristina Jacob has 15 years experience in film making, she has a diverse portfolio, focused on romantic comedies with very creative and bold approach.

Known in Romania and abroad for outstanding performances in cinemas, tv and streaming platforms:

#Selfie (2014) was box office no.1 in Romania in the year of release, Poveste de dragoste (2015), Selfie 69 (2016) no.1 in box office, and Oh, Ramona! (2019) no.1 in box office in cinemas and distributed in 190 territories by Netflix. The Perfect Escape(2023) distributed in 33 territories by Sky, differentiate Cristina through innovative ideas and provocative story telling as an artist in the world of mainstream cinema.

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  • 2020
    Oh, Ramona!
    winner
    Gopo Awards, Romania
  • 2017
    Selfie 69
    winner
    Gopo Awards, Romania
  • 2016
    Selfie 69
    nominee
    Festival des Films du Monde de Montréal
  • 2015
    Love is a Story
    nominee
    Portobello London Film Festival
  • 2015
    Selfie
    winner
    Gopo Awards, Romania
  • 2014
    Selfie
    winner
    Southampton International Film Festival (UK)
  • 2014
    Selfie
    winner
    Broad Humor Film Festival (Venice, California)
  • 2014
    Selfie
    nominee
    Lady Filmmakers Festival (Beverly Hills, Los Angeles)
  • 2014
    Selfie
    nominee
    St. Louis International Film Festival (St. Louis, Missouri)
  • 2012
    In Godfather’s Movie
    winner
    Eugene International Film Festival
  • 2012
    In Godfather’s Movie
    nominee
    Transilvania International Film Festival
  • 2012
    In Godfather’s Movie
    winner
    Riviera Maya Film Festival
  • 2012
    In Godfather’s Movie
    winner
    Eugene International Film Festival
  • 2012
    In Godfather’s Movie
    nominee
    Ojai Film Festival
  • 2012
    In Godfather’s Movie
    nominee
    Montréal World Film Festival
  • 2011
    The Dowry
    official selection
    Cannes Film Festivals

demo reel

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Cristina Jacob – Director’s Demo Reel

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