Zazie Productions, clandestine autistic polymath, seamlessly shifts between roles as a multi-instrumentalist, avant-garde composer, sound artist, graphic designer, and off-kilter short filmmaker. Meanwhile, @WellMeaningNeurotypicals, his viral neurodivergent-oriented satire persona, is known for a subversive humorous mental health commentary.
Zazie's singular vision is evident in every facet of his creative output, as he personally conceives and executes all elements of his projects. From direction to cinematography, production, animation, editing, sound design, and composition, each component is infused with his distinctive touch. This hands-on approach ensures a seamless integration of audio and visual storytelling, reinforcing his status as a true auteur. His ability to control every detail allows for a unique cohesiveness and a deeply personal expression within his films, making each work unmistakably "Zazie." This autonomy not only highlights his multifaceted skill set but also magnifies the personal imprint evident in every frame and note, delivering a cinematic experience that is both intimately crafted and boldly innovative.
His soundtracks are reminiscent unhinged theatrics of Frank Zappa pirouette around the stark, visceral emotionality of Joy Division. 12-piece horn sections unleash tempestuous fanfares, colliding with vacuum cleaner orchestral scores. The lachrymose strings of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, are pierced by the alpine bangs of concrete percussion, and cinematic grandeur of Danny Elfman.
Visually, Zazie draws inspiration from cinematic visionaries like David Lynch, Stan Brakhage, Jan Švankmajer, and the Quay Brothers. His films venture into the uncanny valley, transforming the mundane into the grotesquely surreal and are designed to be experienced as much as viewed, extending beyond conventional sensory perception. He is a hymn to the discordant beauty that resides on the fringes.
Special Jury Mention
Beyond The Silken Threads
Re:Fract | Festival for Nonlinear Futures
Ljubljana
2025
Special Jury Mention
Phantom Requiem
Pebbles Underground Film Festival
2024
Official Selection
Phantom Requiem
Taha Island Best Shorts
Taha’a
2024
Special Jury Prize for Visual Minimalism
Phantom Requiem
Tromsø Arctic Cinema Showcase
Tromsø
2024
Honorable Mention
Phantom Requiem
Helsinki Quiet Frames Festival
Helsinki
2024
Best Experimental Animation Short
Phantom Requiem
Ljubljana Independent Film and Art Festival
Ljubljana
2024
Curator’s Choice for Experimental Shorts
Phantom Requiem
Riviera Art Film Festival
2024
Prize for Visionary Filmmaking
Phantom Requiem
Skyline Fringe Festival
Portland, Oregon
2024
Special Mention for Artistic Contribution
Phantom Requiem
Kvikmyndalistahátíð Íslands
Reykjavik
2024
Featured in 'Future of Film' Showcase
Phantom Requiem
Cascadia Digital Film Expo
San Diego, California
2024
Birth Date
April 1, 2006
Nickname
Zazie
Current City
Asheville, North Carolina
Gender
Male
Commissioned by Black Mountain College at just 14, he took on Erik Satie’s "Gymnopédie No. 1," reimagining it with musique concrète techniques. The result was Cheaper Impressions an acclaimed multifaceted homage to John Cage’s
“Cheap Imitation” which became a standout track on his 2020 EP, Stutter to stammer.
“I myself am an absolute abyss.” ― Antonin Artaud
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  • Prize for Visionary Filmmaking
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