
For Isaak: Animated Short Film
In the aftermath of losing their second child at birth, a family try to process loss and celebrate life.
'For Isaak' is an animated film which shares the experience of a family after their son is stillborn. The piece aims to open up conversations around baby loss, and discusses the complex and often conflicting emotion of a family celebrating life and mourning loss.
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A conversation around Baby Loss
“A profound and beautifully made animated film. Every experience of grief and bereavement is different and unique and this is a deeply personal response by Rebecca and Richard to the loss of their son Isaak” Rowena Pailing, Sands
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"An extraordinarily powerful piece of animation" - BBC Look North
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“For Isaak is a brave and moving film that we hope inspires more people to have these difficult conversations and to reach out for support if they need it - huge congratulations to everyone involved in its production." Karen Burgess, Petals CEO
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"Recognised for its deeply personal and poignant portrayal of loss, this film is both emotionally moving and cinematically powerful. It masterfully opens up a difficult conversation, bringing profound themes of grief and healing into the light." Kirk Hendry, the co-lead animator and co-director of Kensuke's Kingdom

Director Statement
"We can’t claim to be spokespeople for everyone who has experienced baby loss, it is a different journey for all. However, we think it is important to share our perspective and to speak to a wider audience about what it is like, with a view to open conversations about baby loss in places where it may previously have been avoided" Richard Jacobs and Rebecca Wilson Jacobs


'For Isaak'
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The film is made in memory of our son Isaak who was stillborn in January 2020. This is a deeply personal production and we hope in making it we can honour his memory and make a piece for all those who have experienced the loss of a child.