Sanju Jacob
Hi!
Born in South India and raised in the ’90s, I’m an Asian-American screenwriter and designer fueled by a restless curiosity for art, science, and philosophy. I view visual storytelling as a powerful blend of entertainment, escapism, and evolution. I’m drawn to filmmaking not just for the artistry, but for its ability to plant seeds of change. Though I’ve never stayed in one place for long, the various landscapes of my life continue to shape every story I tell.
-ssj
Filmmaking
Overcoming Tomorrow
(Feature screenplay - Biopic)
A single mother from the conservative South and her daughter with Down syndrome work tirelessly to overcome all odds and prove they belong in the world of competitive marathon running.
- Screenplay by Sanju Jacob
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WorldFest-Houston 58 2025 – Gold Remi Winner
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Dallas International Film Festival 2025 – Finalist
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29th Annual Fade In Awards 2025 – Semifinalist
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BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2025 – Quarterfinalist
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Big Apple Film Festival, NY 2025 - Quarterfinalist
(Short film - 2023)
EVY’S WISH is a short drama about a six-year-old girl and her recently widowed young mom, who struggles to make ends meet. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages, they long for a bit of Christmas joy in their lives. The film explores the themes of motherhood, faith in humanity, and hope for the future.
- Screenplay by Sanju Jacob - Directed by Lydia Isananto
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14th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival 2024 – Best Screenplay
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World Class Film Awards 2024 – Honorable Mention
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Oniros Film Awards® - New York 2022 – Finalist (Screenplay)
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New York International Film Awards™ 2022 - NYIFA – Finalist (Screenplay)
Dear mae
(Short screenplay)
In a distant future, on a strange planet colonized by humans, a badass seek-and-destroy android with a damaged processor falls deeply in love with the very fugitive it was programmed to hunt - until everything changes when two unexpected visitors arrive at their door.
- Screenplay by Sanju Jacob
Bluecat Screenplay Competition 2022 - Quarterfinalist
Bad Habits
(Short screenplay)
This is the story of a young woman - a heavy smoker ensnared in the grip of an abusive relationship - who, through a fateful encounter with a mysterious presence from beyond the veil, finds the strength to break free from her self-destructive life.
- Screenplay by Sanju Jacob