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.
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
"An extraordinarily powerful piece of animation" - BBC Look North
“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
"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'
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.