Zack Parker

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]

This article is about the director and screenwriter. For the British boxer, see Zach Parker.
Zack Parker
Born
Indiana, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of California
Occupations
  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
Years active2006–2013

Career

Parker 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, Zack reveals 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

As of 2021, Parker has directed 4 full-length films.

Year Title Distributor
2006 Inexchange Brain Damage Films
2007 Quench Vanguard Cinema
2011 Scalene Breaking Glass Pictures
2013 Proxy IFC Midnight

References
  1. "One-Man Hollywood in the Midwest". The New York Times. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  2. "Director Zack Parker on his unforgettable thriller 'Proxy'". Entertainment Weekly. 2014-04-17. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  3. "'Proxy' Director Zack Parker on Playing with Audience Expectations and Conscious (and Unconscious) Influences". IndieWire. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  4. "Zack Parker, Scalene". Filmmaker Magazine. 2012-01-26. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
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