Black and white photo of a man with curly hair, beard, and glasses, partially hidden behind a dark curtain or wall, looking to the right.

is a filmmaker in the DC area and the creator of ZY Film Company.

Jack creates stories that blend between genres and styles, never staying in one lane. An experimentalist at heart, they always aim to craft stories that audiences can find themselves lost in.

jack zatkowsky

jack’s VISION

“I always try to make projects that feel like a collaboration of efforts. It is not just one guy making these: it’s many people. That’s what makes art worthwhile.”

  • Jack Zatkowsky

Black and white photo of a man with curly hair, glasses, and headphones around his neck, standing in front of a dark background. A woman is in the background on a ladder, facing away, with hair covering her face and hand gripping the ladder. There is a bright light source on the left side.
A woman with curly auburn hair wearing a black top with floral patterns and a tulle skirt, standing on a stage with purple lighting, being directed by a man with curly hair and glasses holding a script.
Three people in a forest, two women and one man, appear to be examining a map or document. One woman has red hair, the other wears animal horns and a colorful poncho. The man has curly hair, sunglasses, and is wearing a coat, scarf, and gloves. The background shows trees with autumn leaves.
Four young adults standing in front of a movie poster for 'The Monstro in Us All,' smiling and posing for the photo. One person is holding a professional camera. The poster features a person with a large head wearing a graduation cap.
Group of people, including some with film equipment, standing in a wooded area with trees and sunlight.