Zachary Weckstein

A rising personality in cinema, Zachary Weckstein is an internationally recognised producer since launching The Host (2020). With his focus on popular filmmaking, Weckstein founded Pearl Pictures Productions in 2017, and combines a European and American approach to filmmaking. Weckstein is headquartered in The Hague with offices in London and Los Angeles. Zachary Victor Weckstein was born in 1989 in San Diego, California. Zachary spent his younger years in California, and later London, England. He came to The Netherlands to study, and completed his Undergraduate in International Business. Weckstein gained acknowledgement in the film industry after completing his Masters at London Film School. Among his early directing and production efforts were short films, notably 'Out of the Shadows' filmed on location at England's royal castle, Brosholme Hall. Over the next couple of years, Weckstein produced the feature film, The Host (2020), the first English spoken, Dutch produced film to be distributed globally. His production work provides a recognisable wellspring of talent and energy for his audiences. As a producer, Weckstein has an innate drive, and with his motto 'nothing is impossible', it is Weckstein's nature to make it happen. His distinctive style and expertise looks to challenge expectations, and forces the audience to re-examine their way of perceiving imagery, sound and time. Producer Zachary Weckstein is quoted, "In producing my first feature film, "The Host", I encouraged cooperation and provided creative ways to shake up the audience, give them the unexpected, and first and foremost, entertain."