Director

Zach Stein

Directing

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Directed movies: 3Directed series: 0All crew credits: 3

TMDB ID: 6118353

IMDb ID: nm12565912

Known for: Directing

Born: August 26, 1997

Age: 28

Place of birth: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2020 - 2026

Years active: 7

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Biography

Zach Stein is a Washington, D.C.-based director and filmmaker known for developing character-driven stories across the thriller, horror, dark comedy, crime, and drama genres. Born in Gainesville, Virginia in 1997, Stein founded the independent film production company Sforzo Films in 2020 with a focus on creating bold, atmospheric cinema rooted in psychological tension and emotional realism. Drawing inspiration from both classic and contemporary filmmakers, Stein’s work often explores themes of morality, obsession, and human vulnerability while blending sharp tonal contrasts with grounded storytelling. Based in the nation’s capital, he continues to develop independent film projects through Sforzo Films while building a distinctive voice as an emerging filmmaker.

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