Zach Visuals

This project recreates the final poker scene from Rounders with a strong emphasis on cinematography and visual precision. I directed the scene, worked with actors, designed the lighting, operated the camera, and completed all post-production.

Rounders – Director’s Commentary

Director’s commentary accompanying the Rounders scene recreation, where I walk through the full creative and technical process behind the project. The commentary covers challenges faced during production, how they were solved, and the decisions behind lighting, lens choice, camera setup, and overall execution.

Grayscale
Short narrative film with a strong emphasis on editing and post-production. I contributed heavily to the film, shaping the pacing and tone, while also assisting on set and acting in the film. This project marked my first short film for college and an early foundation for my work in editing and storytelling.

Life in Masquerade
Short narrative film created as my second college film project. I contributed to the cinematography and worked on set while also appearing on screen, gaining hands-on experience with camera operation, lighting, and collaborative production.

Craziest Dream Of My Life

Short film created for a high school videography class that pushed the use of green screen and visual effects beyond the assignment requirements. The project involved advanced compositing and editing to tell a story centered on scale and perspective. The film was submitted to the New Canaan High School Film Festival and received the Outstanding Visual Effects award.