Draft:Richard Zelniker

Richard Zelniker
Richard Zelniker
Citizenship	Dual Citizen (US and Canadian)
Alma mater	Attended Loyola College and Concordia University in Montreal, Canada
Occupation(s)	Filmmaker (Writer, Director, Producer)
Organization	Lucid Pictures
Website	https://lucidpictures.net/

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Early Life and Education

Richard Zelniker was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, into a Jewish family. He attended Iona Avenue School and West Hill High School before relocating to Toronto for six years. He later moved to Los Angeles in 1989. Zelniker attended Loyola College and Concordia University in Montreal but did not graduate.

Career

Zelniker is an award-winning filmmaker known for his work as a writer, director, and producer. He has a career spanning over 35 years, with 24 years dedicated to directing and producing both long and short-form films. His notable film, The Vortex, features actors such as Billy Gardell, Jaina Lee Ortiz, and Jamie McShane and is distributed by Synkronized Distribution. A television adaptation of The Vortex is currently in development.

In addition to his film work, Zelniker collaborates with his wife and writing partner, Callie Nguyen Zelniker, on various projects, including the music-driven project B-Side and the genre thriller BFF. He is also set to direct Colette Freedman's screenplay, Rose-Marie's Baby Shower, produced by More Zap Productions & Management LLC.

Awards and Recognition

Zelniker's work has been recognized at numerous film festivals, including:

Tokyo International Film Festival
Toronto Film Channel

Venice Short Film Festival
Indie Short Fest
IndieX Film Festival
Lonely Wolf International Film Festival
Great Lakes Film Festival
Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
Vegas Movie Awards
Independent Shorts Awards
Continental Film Festival

His accolades include multiple awards for Beckoned (2020) and Green Banana (2021), among others. He has also been nominated for awards at festivals such as the Indie Short Fest and the Lonely Wolf International Film Festival.

Personal Life

Richard Zelniker was born to Dorothy and Seymour Zelniker. He has two brothers and two late sisters. He is married to Callie Nguyen Zelniker, and they have two children: Rebecca Zelniker, who attends UC Berkeley, and their son, who is currently a student at Notre Dame High School in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Notable films include

The Vortex
Unspoken
Green Banana
Beckoned
Fix
As Night Comes
Don't Look There
Vinyl

References

https://lucidpictures.net/

Article/Interview on Richard Zelniker's Life & Work https://voyagela.com/

As Night Comes - Hey Socal - Review

https://heysocal.com/2014/11/12/as-night-comes-review/

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