Messiah Jacobs

CEO, Producer & Manager at Four Screens (Management, Development & Production Company)

Messiah Jacobs: Producer, Dealmaker, and Cultural Preservationist

Messiah Jacobs is an award-winning producer, dealmaker, and media strategist with over two decades of comprehensive experience spanning film, television, and multimedia storytelling. He has built a career around identifying high-value intellectual property and expertly transforming it into powerful, commercially viable visual experiences.

Through his company, Four Screens, Jacobs specializes in representing and monetizing the legacies of iconic cultural estates and global brands. These strategic partnerships reflect his deep commitment to preserving and revitalizing history, transforming it into relevant, contemporary media. Currently, Four Screens manages the estates of figures like Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB), the platinum global recording artist and a founding member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, as well as the estate of boxing heavyweight champion, Joe Frazier. Jacobs leverages these relationships to develop projects ranging from documentaries and feature films to graphic novels and multi-platform content.

Driven by a passion for authentic, impactful storytelling, Messiah brings a holistic approach to content creation—blending creative vision with sharp business acumen. His expertise encompasses the full production lifecycle, from securing financing and structuring international co-production deals to overseeing physical production and global distribution.
Championing the African Creative Economy

Today, Messiah is actively expanding his work across the African continent, focusing on its rapidly growing creative economy. He is dedicated to building sustainable partnerships, innovative co-production models, and robust financing structures that effectively connect his international expertise with burgeoning African innovation.

Messiah champions the philosophy that Africa is not an emerging market, but an emerging force in global storytelling. He is committed to playing a pivotal role in this evolution, dedicating his efforts to empowering and championing the next generation of African creators, entrepreneurs, and investors who are poised to shape the future of global media.