Jake Cockburn
Actor at AFIN
Australia (from their AFIN films)
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From the Judges, on A MESSAGE TO THE AUTHOR (2025)
From the Judges, on A MESSAGE TO THE AUTHOR
A quietly magical story about a boy, a bookseller, and the pull of his own destiny, this short carries the warmth of the fantasy films many of us grew up watching. Its effects work and production design drew genuine admiration from the panel, from the handcrafted books holding people's stories to the small conjurings of wonder, while the lighting and composition give every frame a deliberate, glowing style. The score lifts and settles exactly where it should, adding that extra touch of magic to the images.
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Credits at AFIN
Australia Selected filmography beyond AFIN
Primarily credited in acting across their wider career, per TMDB.
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WILDerland: Billabong and Beyond Host · Writer25m per episode2025 Embodying the spirit of exploration, Jake Cockburn (13) takes up the WILDerland torch, guiding adventurers of all ages from the untamed wilds of Australia to the wide-open landscapes of Texas.
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A Message to the Author James Wells16m2025 After a lonely 12 year old boy stumbles upon a book that gives him the power to control his life and make his miraculous wishes come to existence, he realises what is truly important about life and destiny.
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Boy Swallows Universe 2024 A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life - and the looming dangers that threaten his family.
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