Jacob Warman is a writer-director, documentarian, and martial artist telling stories rooted in resilience, identity, and fight culture.
Since childhood, Jacob was immersed in remote jungle communities in Laos and lived with host families in northern China, shaping a perspective deeply attuned to the human condition.
His current project, Against the Ropes, is a vérité documentary supported by Reel Works Studios. Shot in Bangkok’s most notorious district, it follows three child fighters navigating survival and brotherhood under a haunted Muay Thai coach. Combining vérité realism with animated sequences, the film explores the fears, memories, and emotional undercurrents driving the fighters in and out of the ring.
His past work includes a short film screened at HBO headquarters, a sculpture installation at MoMA, and viral branded content for Unfinished Legacy. He is also an award-winning screenwriter.
His storytelling blends visceral realism with stylized worlds, crafting emotionally grounded narratives that resonate across cultures.
Me and Bas in Khlong Toei. Bas is an 8 year old Muay Thai fighter and protagonist of the documentary. I'm currently editing this film while studying at Emerson's LA campus.
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