At the heart of Iris Jacobs’ work as a director is a deep reverence for story , not just the words, but the breath beneath them. She listens for the heartbeat of each project; its emotional pulse, its quiet urgency , and let that rhythm guide the form. Structure, tone, choreography, camera they emerge in response to what the story truly needs. 

Iris directs with intuition, care, precision, and passion. Her approach is rooted in trust and emotional truth, never in forcing a result. Inspired by the teachings of Judith Weston, she works through intention, action, and active discovery, cultivating an environment where actors feel safe, seen, and creatively alive.

Movement, rhythm, and spatial dynamics are essential tools in her process ; blocking, choreography, music, and sound design are never afterthoughts, but intrinsic to how the story breathes.

She works multidimensionally, bringing both vision and sensitivity to each layer of the storytelling process. This ability to move fluidly between emotion, intellect, and physicality is her superpower.

If you are seeking a director who leads with heart, depth, and clear creative vision, Iris welcomes collaboration grounded in trust, nuance, and a shared love of this deep and wonderful work. Always with the heart of the story as driving force.