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Zack Weiner

New York,NY

Summary

I'm an award winning screenwriter, with writing producing and acting credits on multiple feature films. I have extensive experience in the filmmaking process from the first page to the last credit.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Screenwriter

Carnegie Hill Entertainment
New York, NY
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • I co-wrote BAD SHABBOS, a feature film, starring Kyra Sedgwick, David Paymer, and Cliff 'Method Man' Smith.
  • Script development began in the fall of 2019.
  • Script iteration continued from pre-production to principal photography in the fall of 2022.
  • Bad Shabbos premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024 where it won the audience award.
  • Bad Shabbos is set for a theatrical release this fall.

Screenwriter

Stag Picture
New York, NY
05.2015 - 09.2019
  • Wrote and starred in the 2018 film, PLEDGE, produced by STAG PICTURES. The film was released by IFC and made its debut on Hulu in 2019.
  • The film is now streaming on AMC+
  • The film received positive reviews from several major trade publications, as well as the New York Times.

Screenwriter

Metro Goldwyn Mayer, MGM
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • In 2019, MGM brought me on for an uncredited rewrite of their horror film.
  • I spent three months working with the studio and the film's producers to polish dialogue and rework the story.
  • I visited Vancouver to scout locations and adapt the script to meet the production's physical constraints.
  • The film was shelved going into COVID, but ultimately the concept was adapted into the film ABIGAIL for a 2024 theatrical.
  • Given that I did not receive a credit for this work, I'm prepared to provide proof of employment.

Lead Actor

Stag Pictures
New York Mills, NY
01.2014 - 02.2014
  • Second lead in the horror comedy, UNCAGED.
  • The role required a substantial amount of improv.
  • UNCAGED was acquired by RLJ Entertainment in 2015. Began streaming on Netflix in 2016.

Producer

Cook Thugless
New York, NY
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Produced the music video GEMINI for Cook Thugless and COOL COMPANY in 2019.
  • Developed music video concept with the band.
  • On-set production lead, organizing talent, facilitating prop and vehicle rentals.
  • worked hand in hand with the director and cinematographer to shape the aesthetic of the piece.
  • Guided post-production release and marketing strategy.

Producer

Manhattan Movie Studio
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
  • Produced and sold DEVIL'S WORKSHOP to LIONSGATE in 2022.
  • Facilitated a deal with the filmmaker.
  • Locked deals with production partners.

Skills

  • Originating concepts, completing spec scripts, pitching ideas to producers, rewriting other screenwriters work
  • Production experience, coordinating the entire spectrum of the filmmaking process from script development to cinematography to post production and beyond
  • Acting in feature films, utilizing improv and character work, meeting the demands of what is on the page

Timeline

Screenwriter

Carnegie Hill Entertainment
09.2021 - 10.2022

Producer

Manhattan Movie Studio
08.2021 - Current

Screenwriter

Metro Goldwyn Mayer, MGM
07.2019 - 09.2019

Producer

Cook Thugless
01.2019 - 01.2019

Screenwriter

Stag Picture
05.2015 - 09.2019

Lead Actor

Stag Pictures
01.2014 - 02.2014

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