Zachary Cutter
Known for
Directing
Born
May 3, 2007 (age 19)
Birthplace
Addis Abeba, Etiopia
Biography
Zachary Cutter is a filmmaker, writer, actor, and producer currently studying film at New York University. His work centers on character-driven stories and human relationships, exploring themes of identity, isolation, memory, and emotional vulnerability. Since arriving at NYU, he has directed three short films: two intimate relationship-focused narratives and one surrealist piece inspired by personal experiences. His previous work includes The Screen, recipient of a Silver Medal from the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers; One Day, which screened at the Patrick Lives On Film Festival; and After the Curtain Falls, which screened at the 2026 New York Shorts International Film Festival. In a...
Best known work
The Screen
2025
The Echos
2025
The Unseen Light
2025
After the Curtain Falls
2026
We're Close
2026
Mousetrap
2026
Wingmen
2026
One Day
2025Filmography
2026
Wingmenas Ryan, Director of Photography, Director, Story, Writer, Producer, Camera Operator, Sound, Editor
2026
Mousetrapas Thug #3
2026
We're Closeas Zach, Director, Writer, Editor
2026
After the Curtain Fallsas Jayden, Director, Writer, Producer, Story
2025
The EchosWriter, Director of Photography, Director, Editor, Producer
2025
One DayWriter, Editor, Director, Producer
2025
The Screenas Boy, Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Producer, Editor
2025
The Unseen Lightas Jamie, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor, Director, Producer