PB Film

CELEBRATING ELLEN JACOBY

Palm Beach County’s Board of County Commissioners declared December 6 as Ellen Jacoby Day, honoring the South Florida casting director who calls The Palm Beaches home.  Ellen’s also a returning judge for this year’s 28th annual Student Showcase of Films.

When it comes to casting, Ellen has worked on some of the most iconic projects shot throughout our region, getting her start on Miami Vice and working with an extensive A-list of Hollywood directors. Ellen is a name that immediately comes to mind when productions bring projects to Florida. Her professional resume includes names like Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Sidney Pollack, The Farrelly Brothers, and others.                                           

Ellen also served as Vice President of the Florida Film Production Coalition, advocating for state lawmakers to restore film incentives in Florida.