Zack Parker is an American director and screenwriter. He was described as a "one-man Hollywood" by The New York Times for his low-budget high-concept films with unnerving themes.[1] He was raised in the small midwestern town of Richmond, Indiana where he continues to live with his three children and wife.[2]
Zack Parker | |
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| Born | Indiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California |
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| Years active | 2006–2013 |
Career
editParker attended University of California where he first began working as a production assistant on the show Black Scorpion. However, it wasn't until working with Margo Martindale on his third film, Scalene, that he became known for direction.[1] Parker is perhaps best known for directing and writing Proxy which premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and stars Kristina Klebe, Alexa Havins and Joe Swanberg.[3] In an interview with Filmmaker magazine, Parker said he finds most of his financing from investors in the Midwest, which he finds easier than raising money in New York, Los Angeles or Chicago.[4]
Filmography
editAs of 2021[update], Parker has directed 4 full-length films.
| Year | Title | Distributor |
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| 2006 | Inexchange | Brain Damage Films |
| 2007 | Quench | Vanguard Cinema |
| 2011 | Scalene | Breaking Glass Pictures |
| 2013 | Proxy | IFC Midnight |
References
edit- ^ a b "One-Man Hollywood in the Midwest". The New York Times. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "Director Zack Parker on his unforgettable thriller 'Proxy'". Entertainment Weekly. 2014-04-17. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "'Proxy' Director Zack Parker on Playing with Audience Expectations and Conscious (and Unconscious) Influences". IndieWire. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "Zack Parker, Scalene". Filmmaker Magazine. 2012-01-26. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
External links
edit- Zack Parker at IMDb