Castaway is thrilled to share that our Latinx short film is now fiscally sponsored by Cinematography for Actors, a Los Angeles nonprofit! Donations are tax-deductible and processed through CFA. Support our project at the link below.
www.cinematographyforactors.com/fiscally.../...
www.cinematographyforactors.com/fiscally.../...
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Castaway is thrilled to share that our Latinx short film is now fiscally sponsored by Cinematography for Actors, a Los Angeles nonprofit! Donations are tax-deductible and processed through CFA. Support our project at the link below.
www.cinematographyforactors.com/fiscally.../...
www.cinematographyforactors.com/fiscally.../...
We’re so excited to introduce Jaime—one of the most pivotal characters in Castaway!
🌊 But we can't bring this film to life without YOU!!
We must hit 80% to keep any pledges! Even $1 helps, and sharing matters.
Join the journey:
✨ seedandspark.com/fund/castawa...
🌊 But we can't bring this film to life without YOU!!
We must hit 80% to keep any pledges! Even $1 helps, and sharing matters.
Join the journey:
✨ seedandspark.com/fund/castawa...
August 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We’re so excited to introduce Jaime—one of the most pivotal characters in Castaway!
🌊 But we can't bring this film to life without YOU!!
We must hit 80% to keep any pledges! Even $1 helps, and sharing matters.
Join the journey:
✨ seedandspark.com/fund/castawa...
🌊 But we can't bring this film to life without YOU!!
We must hit 80% to keep any pledges! Even $1 helps, and sharing matters.
Join the journey:
✨ seedandspark.com/fund/castawa...
Big news! Our short LGBTQIA+ short film, Castaway Seed&Spark campaign is LIVE!
Help us hit 80% in 45 days to bring this LGBTQIA+ Latinx story to life.
Donate, share, follow & engage! Every bit counts.
Scan the QR code! 💖🌊 #independentfilm #latinxfilmmakers #lgbtqia #crowdfunding
Help us hit 80% in 45 days to bring this LGBTQIA+ Latinx story to life.
Donate, share, follow & engage! Every bit counts.
Scan the QR code! 💖🌊 #independentfilm #latinxfilmmakers #lgbtqia #crowdfunding
August 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Big news! Our short LGBTQIA+ short film, Castaway Seed&Spark campaign is LIVE!
Help us hit 80% in 45 days to bring this LGBTQIA+ Latinx story to life.
Donate, share, follow & engage! Every bit counts.
Scan the QR code! 💖🌊 #independentfilm #latinxfilmmakers #lgbtqia #crowdfunding
Help us hit 80% in 45 days to bring this LGBTQIA+ Latinx story to life.
Donate, share, follow & engage! Every bit counts.
Scan the QR code! 💖🌊 #independentfilm #latinxfilmmakers #lgbtqia #crowdfunding
🎬 DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT 🎬
Meet Nathan Marquez (he/him), queer Latino filmmaker from Chicago & writer-director of #CastawayFilm. Nate blends narrative & doc styles to tell emotional stories. Castaway follows a queer son & estranged father on a path to healing.
Follow for updates! #IndieFilm #LGBTQVoices
Meet Nathan Marquez (he/him), queer Latino filmmaker from Chicago & writer-director of #CastawayFilm. Nate blends narrative & doc styles to tell emotional stories. Castaway follows a queer son & estranged father on a path to healing.
Follow for updates! #IndieFilm #LGBTQVoices
August 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🎬 DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT 🎬
Meet Nathan Marquez (he/him), queer Latino filmmaker from Chicago & writer-director of #CastawayFilm. Nate blends narrative & doc styles to tell emotional stories. Castaway follows a queer son & estranged father on a path to healing.
Follow for updates! #IndieFilm #LGBTQVoices
Meet Nathan Marquez (he/him), queer Latino filmmaker from Chicago & writer-director of #CastawayFilm. Nate blends narrative & doc styles to tell emotional stories. Castaway follows a queer son & estranged father on a path to healing.
Follow for updates! #IndieFilm #LGBTQVoices
Proud to produce #CastawayFilm by Nathan Marquez! As an LGBTQIA+-owned company, we uplift real stories. Castaway explores identity, family & healing. Casting & crowdfunding launching soon—stay tuned! Big thanks to our amazing team.
@zmarcproductions.bsky.social #IndependentFilmmaking #Latinxfilms
@zmarcproductions.bsky.social #IndependentFilmmaking #Latinxfilms
August 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Proud to produce #CastawayFilm by Nathan Marquez! As an LGBTQIA+-owned company, we uplift real stories. Castaway explores identity, family & healing. Casting & crowdfunding launching soon—stay tuned! Big thanks to our amazing team.
@zmarcproductions.bsky.social #IndependentFilmmaking #Latinxfilms
@zmarcproductions.bsky.social #IndependentFilmmaking #Latinxfilms
Welcome to the @zmarcproductions.bsky.social team!
Wren Farrell (he/they) brings AD experience + a longtime passion for sex ed + survivor advocacy to their work as an Intimacy Coordinator. Wren is committed to queer, inclusive storytelling—especially from underrepresented voices. #IntimacyCoord
Wren Farrell (he/they) brings AD experience + a longtime passion for sex ed + survivor advocacy to their work as an Intimacy Coordinator. Wren is committed to queer, inclusive storytelling—especially from underrepresented voices. #IntimacyCoord
July 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Welcome to the @zmarcproductions.bsky.social team!
Wren Farrell (he/they) brings AD experience + a longtime passion for sex ed + survivor advocacy to their work as an Intimacy Coordinator. Wren is committed to queer, inclusive storytelling—especially from underrepresented voices. #IntimacyCoord
Wren Farrell (he/they) brings AD experience + a longtime passion for sex ed + survivor advocacy to their work as an Intimacy Coordinator. Wren is committed to queer, inclusive storytelling—especially from underrepresented voices. #IntimacyCoord
As the proud UPM, I'm beyond excited to announce that Final Frame is officially complete! Thank you to the amazing cast and crew who were a part of this!
I'm super pumped to see where this amazing project goes!
#independentfilmmaking #LGBTQA+ #Film #Representation #filmmaking #Chicago
I'm super pumped to see where this amazing project goes!
#independentfilmmaking #LGBTQA+ #Film #Representation #filmmaking #Chicago
June 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
As the proud UPM, I'm beyond excited to announce that Final Frame is officially complete! Thank you to the amazing cast and crew who were a part of this!
I'm super pumped to see where this amazing project goes!
#independentfilmmaking #LGBTQA+ #Film #Representation #filmmaking #Chicago
I'm super pumped to see where this amazing project goes!
#independentfilmmaking #LGBTQA+ #Film #Representation #filmmaking #Chicago
Week 5 update: Please welcome Leo Bassow to the @zmarcproductions.bsky.social team as our new Production Designer! 🎬 Based in DC & Chicago, Leo brings a bold creative vision and a passion for telling grounded, queer stories. We’re lucky to have them! 🌈👏 #LGBTQIA #ProductionDesign #NewTeamMember
June 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Week 5 update: Please welcome Leo Bassow to the @zmarcproductions.bsky.social team as our new Production Designer! 🎬 Based in DC & Chicago, Leo brings a bold creative vision and a passion for telling grounded, queer stories. We’re lucky to have them! 🌈👏 #LGBTQIA #ProductionDesign #NewTeamMember
Kicking off Pride month by watching this amazing 90s documentary about being transgender in Japan. Would recommend this!
boxd.it/2Bqy
boxd.it/2Bqy
Shinjuku Boys (1995)
This documentary is set in the New Marilyn night club in Tokyo, Japan - where the hosts are transgender men. They can only make their living as hosts in a nightclub with other wannabes like them. The ...
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June 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Kicking off Pride month by watching this amazing 90s documentary about being transgender in Japan. Would recommend this!
boxd.it/2Bqy
boxd.it/2Bqy
Week 4 Update!
We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan Skutar, a passionate indie filmmaker, as our new Director of Photography!
Jordan brings pro experience with brands like McDonald’s and TikTok plus credits on LGTV, Oxygen Network, & The Criterion Channel.
#Filmmaking #DP #CreativeTeam #Welcome
We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan Skutar, a passionate indie filmmaker, as our new Director of Photography!
Jordan brings pro experience with brands like McDonald’s and TikTok plus credits on LGTV, Oxygen Network, & The Criterion Channel.
#Filmmaking #DP #CreativeTeam #Welcome
May 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Week 4 Update!
We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan Skutar, a passionate indie filmmaker, as our new Director of Photography!
Jordan brings pro experience with brands like McDonald’s and TikTok plus credits on LGTV, Oxygen Network, & The Criterion Channel.
#Filmmaking #DP #CreativeTeam #Welcome
We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan Skutar, a passionate indie filmmaker, as our new Director of Photography!
Jordan brings pro experience with brands like McDonald’s and TikTok plus credits on LGTV, Oxygen Network, & The Criterion Channel.
#Filmmaking #DP #CreativeTeam #Welcome
Had amazing headshots done by Steven Koch Photography in Chicago IL! If you need headshots go to him!
May 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Had amazing headshots done by Steven Koch Photography in Chicago IL! If you need headshots go to him!
We're in Week 3 and excited to welcome Jay Bell to our companies creative team! 🎬🌈
A proud LGBTQIA+ Marine Corps vet, Jay brings powerful storytelling, film expertise, and a passion for authentic, inclusive work. Thrilled to have you on board! 💥 #Welcome #Filmmaking #LGBTQIA+ #Chicagofilm
A proud LGBTQIA+ Marine Corps vet, Jay brings powerful storytelling, film expertise, and a passion for authentic, inclusive work. Thrilled to have you on board! 💥 #Welcome #Filmmaking #LGBTQIA+ #Chicagofilm
May 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We're in Week 3 and excited to welcome Jay Bell to our companies creative team! 🎬🌈
A proud LGBTQIA+ Marine Corps vet, Jay brings powerful storytelling, film expertise, and a passion for authentic, inclusive work. Thrilled to have you on board! 💥 #Welcome #Filmmaking #LGBTQIA+ #Chicagofilm
A proud LGBTQIA+ Marine Corps vet, Jay brings powerful storytelling, film expertise, and a passion for authentic, inclusive work. Thrilled to have you on board! 💥 #Welcome #Filmmaking #LGBTQIA+ #Chicagofilm
Welcome Morgan Farage to @zmarcproductions.bsky.social!
This week, we’re spotlighting a filmmaker who brings her full self to every frame. As a bisexual queer artist, her work is rooted in authenticity, emotional depth, and a bold creative vision that sets her apart.
Welcome to the team!
#LGBTQA+
This week, we’re spotlighting a filmmaker who brings her full self to every frame. As a bisexual queer artist, her work is rooted in authenticity, emotional depth, and a bold creative vision that sets her apart.
Welcome to the team!
#LGBTQA+
May 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Welcome Morgan Farage to @zmarcproductions.bsky.social!
This week, we’re spotlighting a filmmaker who brings her full self to every frame. As a bisexual queer artist, her work is rooted in authenticity, emotional depth, and a bold creative vision that sets her apart.
Welcome to the team!
#LGBTQA+
This week, we’re spotlighting a filmmaker who brings her full self to every frame. As a bisexual queer artist, her work is rooted in authenticity, emotional depth, and a bold creative vision that sets her apart.
Welcome to the team!
#LGBTQA+
Did you know that the Production Assistants that work on your favorite Film and TV shows are unionizing??
What are we wanting?
-Higher wagers (typically they get the minimum wage of the state they work in)
-Guaranteed turn around and so much more.
Spread the word!
partiful.com/e/CESnIxhRwM...
What are we wanting?
-Higher wagers (typically they get the minimum wage of the state they work in)
-Guaranteed turn around and so much more.
Spread the word!
partiful.com/e/CESnIxhRwM...
RSVP to Production Assistants Gathering in Chicago! | Partiful
REBELLIONS ARE BUILT ON HOPE!
Are you a Production Assistant, Production Secretary, Assistant, or general supporter? Come together with fellow PAs to show studios you are serious about improving work...
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May 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Did you know that the Production Assistants that work on your favorite Film and TV shows are unionizing??
What are we wanting?
-Higher wagers (typically they get the minimum wage of the state they work in)
-Guaranteed turn around and so much more.
Spread the word!
partiful.com/e/CESnIxhRwM...
What are we wanting?
-Higher wagers (typically they get the minimum wage of the state they work in)
-Guaranteed turn around and so much more.
Spread the word!
partiful.com/e/CESnIxhRwM...
Another Queer cinema under the belt. Might be controversial but I think without this film there wouldn’t have been Paris is Burning
boxd.it/9tWZLB
boxd.it/9tWZLB
A ★★★★★ review of The Queen (1968)
Before there was Paris is Burning, there was this gem!
boxd.it
April 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Another Queer cinema under the belt. Might be controversial but I think without this film there wouldn’t have been Paris is Burning
boxd.it/9tWZLB
boxd.it/9tWZLB
Z-Marc Productions, an LGBTQ+ Production Company has officially launched!
Z-Marc Productions strives to provide a production company aimed at creating LGBTQ+ and minority content by the individuals of those communities!
To find out more visit our website!
www.zmarcproductions.com
Z-Marc Productions strives to provide a production company aimed at creating LGBTQ+ and minority content by the individuals of those communities!
To find out more visit our website!
www.zmarcproductions.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Z-Marc Productions, an LGBTQ+ Production Company has officially launched!
Z-Marc Productions strives to provide a production company aimed at creating LGBTQ+ and minority content by the individuals of those communities!
To find out more visit our website!
www.zmarcproductions.com
Z-Marc Productions strives to provide a production company aimed at creating LGBTQ+ and minority content by the individuals of those communities!
To find out more visit our website!
www.zmarcproductions.com
Something exciting is just around the corner. Find out more on 03/30/25
March 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Something exciting is just around the corner. Find out more on 03/30/25
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This is my pick for the live action shorts.
This is my pick for the live action shorts.
A ★★★★½ review of I'm Not a Robot (2023)
I really enjoyed this weird story. It was unique, creative, and funny.
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March 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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This is my pick for the live action shorts.
This is my pick for the live action shorts.
