Bio

Andrew M. Jackson was born and raised in southern Illinois. He has one sibling, an older brother, whom has been involved in computers and electronics from an early age. Because of this, Andrew began tinkering with computers and sinking most of his time into the stories and characters of early computer games. This started him initially thinking his career would be that of a game programmer.

When Andrew entered high school, his technical and creative mindset landed him the role of lighting director for the school musicals. Along with a greater exposure to films at this time, the theater made him realize that he was not interested in programming, but telling stories. Andrew decided at this point to change his focus from computer programming to cinema.

Several years later, Andrew became a graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, specializing in Cinema. The Cinema Degree from SIU encompasses several areas including film history, analysis, theory, editing, writing, directing, producing, sound recording, and cinematography. When Andrew entered film school, he was unsure of what path to take, but all of these experiences helped him determine which area to focus in: directing.

After making numerous films and videos, including his first feature, “Farm”, Andrew enjoys directing more than ever. He loves being at the helm of every project, guiding every element of filmmaking to make sure they come together to complement one another and tell the best possible story.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae/Filmography

Name: Andrew M. Jackson
Occupation: Filmmaker – Directer, Producer, and Cinematographer
Location: Wherever I need to be
Email: Andrew[AT]AndrewMJackson[DOT]com

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois
Department of Cinema and Photography
– Bachelor of Arts, Cinema

Southwestern Illinois College, Red Bud & Belleville Illinois
– Associate in Arts
– Associate in Science

Experience
Creative Work
“Farm” – Independent Feature. High-Definition Video. Sept. 2008 – Mar. 2010
Co-Director / Producer / Editor

“Trials of a Blue Movie Star” – Short. SIU Student Thesis. 16mm. Aug. 2007 – May 2008
Co-Director / Producer / Editor

“World’s Greatest Dad” – Short. SIU Student Film. 16mm. Aug. 2006 – Dec. 2006
Director / Writer / Producer / Cinematographer / Camera / Editor

“Once Upon a Happily Ever After” – Short. SIU Student Film. Super8. Jan. 2006 – May 2006
Director / Writer / Producer / Cinematographer / Camera / Editor

Work Experience
“Thank You for Washing” – Production Assistant. July 2008
Independent Short. Directed by Camille Brown.

“Rooms” – Production Assistant. June 2008 – July 2008
Short. American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women. Directed by Joanna Jurewicz.

“Charlie Blue” – Sound Recorder / Boom Operator. Mar. 2008
Short. SIU Student Thesis. Directed by Brett Peter.

“A Father” – Cinematographer. Jan. 2007 – May 2007
Short. SIU Student Thesis. Directed by Phil Cathoir.