ABOUT ME
Zealand Despain is an aspiring director/producer, and has been making videos since the 6th grade. He apprenticed as a filmmaker for Spyhop and is a certified PA in the state of Utah. Zealand has Autism Spectrum Disorder, but he won’t let that prevent him from getting relationship advice from his idol, Donald Glover. He enjoys satire and absurdist commentary, whether it be drama or comedy. Zealand also loves axe throwing and eating delicious pumpkin cookies.
CREDITS
In Tents Feelings - 2023
1st Assistant Director
Poetry Out Loud - 2023
A-Cam Operator
Nightbeat - 2023
Locations Manager
Ruby - 2023
Locations Manager
Love Josh - 2023
2nd Assistant Director/ Unit Production Manager
Ballet West Academy Nut Cracker Performance
A-Cam Operator
One Utah Summit - 2022
A-Cam Operator/ Editor
Utah Economic Legacy Awards - 2022
Editor
The Leonardo: Van Gogh Exhibit - 2022
Editor
Modern Viking Axe - 2022
Editor
Sol - 2021
Producer/ 1st Assistant Director/ Editor
Imaginary Viking - 2023
Director
NBCU Creative Impact Lab: Story Pirates - 2023
A-Cam Operator
Disco - 2023
Producer
The Interception - 2023
2nd Assistant Director/ Unit Production
Off Record - 2023
Ep. 6 Director/ Locations Manager
The Ali'i King - 2022
2nd Assistant Director
Hidden Pride - 2022
2nd Assistant Director/ Editor
Queen Bees - 2022
1st Assistant Director
Young Man's Guide to Blood Sucking - 2022
1st Assistant Director
Something Extraordinary - 2022
2nd Assistant Director
Resonance - 2022
2nd Assistant Camera
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Avid Media Composer User Certification
Utah Film Commission Production Assistant Certification
