Jacobs, David Kent, 1937-
Dates
- Existence: 1937-
Biographical History
David Kent Jacobs (born 1937) is a film director, producer, and screenwriter in Utah.
David Kent Jacobs graduated from Weber College with an Associate of Science and completed his Bachelor of Science at Brigham Young University 1961. He was part of the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department and was involved in multiple productions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jacobs wrote his Master's thesis on "The History of Motion Pictures Produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" in 1967 to complete his Master's of Arts at Brigham Young University. Afterwards, he achieved his Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Utah.
Jacobs worked for the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for seventeen years and at Nu Skin Enterprises for seventeen years; at both entities he worked as a director and producer for film projects. During his time at the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department he worked on films for both the University and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Projects he was involved with include "The First Vision," "The Mailbox," "Uncle Ben," and "Curtain Time USA." He was also involved with projects like the satellite broadcast for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' general conference and commercials for Brigham Young University.
Citation:
Conversation with author, October 16, 2012 (David Kent Jacobs; Gordon Daines III; prefers full name)UPB files, Dec. 10, 2012 (David Kent Jacobs; attended Brigham Young University, worked for BYU Motion Picture Studio; wrote master's thesis on the studio and its productions; later studied for Ph.D. at the University of Utah; film director, producer, and writer)
Prominent men and women of Provo, 1983 (David Kent Jacobs; b. Aug. 13, 1937)
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
And should we die / a Brigham Young University production ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; screenplay by Scott Whitaker, 1966
Film was released in 1966, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. The film depicts the persecution of Latter-day Saints in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and the death of two Church members for not denying their faith. The collection has a DVD copy of the film reel. Dated 1966.
Church in action / [Brigham Young University] ; [director, David Kent Jacobs], 1971-1978
Contains DVD copies of film reels for the Church in Action series for the years 1971, 1974-1975, and 1978. The series was created for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. Started in 1970, the series covered events around the world, such as temple dedications, new countries opened, and general announcements of Church membership growth and development.
Church in action / [Brigham Young University] ; [director, David Kent Jacobs], 1971-1978
Contains film reels for the Church in Action series for the years 1971, 1974-1975, and 1978. The series was created for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. Started in 1970, the series covered events around the world, such as temple dedications, new countries opened, and general announcements of Church membership growth and development.
David Kent Jacobs collection of films, 1955-1988
Contains materials related to motion picture films and projects created by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. The materials include film reels, many of which are original cuts of films such as "The First Vision," "Uncle Ben," and "Curtain Time, U.S.A." The films typically have Mormon themes, dealing with Church history or providing religious instruction. The film reels are in 16 mm prints. Dated 1961 to 1983.
David Kent Jacobs DVD copies of collection of films, 1960-1982
Contains materials related to motion picture films and projects created by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. The materials include film reels, many of which are original cuts of films such as "The First Vision," "Uncle Ben," and "Curtain Time, U.S.A." The films typically have Mormon themes, dealing with Church history or providing religious instruction. The materials are DVD copies of the film reels that are in 16 mm prints. Dated 1960 to 1982.
David Kent Jacobs film collection reference materials, 1964-1983
David Kent Jacobs materials on Joseph Smith motion pictures, 1964-1966
Contains various scripts and screenplays highlighting the life of the prophet Joseph Smith. Dates range from 1964-1966.
David Kent Jacobs materials on Ministering through Home Teaching, 1983
Contains the script, as well as a pamphlet designed by Church officials that highlights principles from the video that could be discussed in church meetings. Also includes a videocassette entitled Home Teaching Segments. Film was released in 1988, and was produced by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1983.
David Kent Jacobs materials on publications, 1965-1983
David Kent Jacobs materials on The First Vision, 1976-1977
Contains scripts, cast sheets, premiere programs, financial records, and shooting plans. Press clippings, magazine articles, and reviews of the movie by viewers at Brigham Young University and by Church officials cover the reception of the film. Film was produced by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1976-1977.
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- Archival Object 32
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- Motion picture producers and directors -- Utah 26
- Latter Day Saints -- Drama 19
- DVDs 16
- Motion pictures 12
- Short films 10
- Motion picture plays 6
- Fiction films 5
- Religious films 5
- Motion picture programs 4
- Videocassettes 4
- Documentary films 2
- Lists 2
- Nonfiction films 2
- Schedules (Time plans) 2
- Alcoholics -- Drama 1
- Books 1
- Colleges and Universities 1
- Compact discs 1
- Education 1
- Families -- Drama 1
- Financial records 1
- First vision (Motion picture) 1
- Forgiveness -- Drama 1
- Grief -- Drama 1
- Home teaching (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 1
- Interpersonal communication -- Drama 1
- Latter Day Saint churches 1
- Latter Day Saints -- Conduct of life 1
- Latter Day Saints -- Economic conditions 1
- Loneliness -- Drama 1
- Lost manuscript (Motion picture) 1
- Love -- Drama 1
- Ministering through home teaching (Motion picture) 1
- Motion picture directors 1
- Motion picture producers 1
- Older people -- Drama 1
- Older people -- Psychology -- Drama 1
- Pamphlets 1
- Parent and child -- Drama 1
- Publications 1
- Scripts (Documents) 1
- Uncle Ben (Motion picture) 1 + ∧ less