Ziska Films

Ziska Films makes independent films that twist gently, hit deeply, and maybe haunt you a little (in a good way). New stories are always on the way.

We like quiet tension, emotional echoes, and chasing the green light — one frame at a time. Ziska Films is a tiny-but-bold space for creating independent films that twist gently, hit deeply, and maybe haunt you a little (in a good way). We make short films that lean into honesty, mood, and the moments between the lines. Sometimes raw, sometimes strange — always personal. Stick around for behind-the-scenes looks, future films, casting calls, premieres, and whatever else is growing here.

11/01/2026

He was doomed from the start and he didn't even know it.

81 Micro Horror Short

09/26/2026

The damage is already done. 🎬⚡

Proud to announce that Fallout, is officially premiering today!

The story follows a group of close friends sheltering in place from an impending nuclear attack, with one of their own stuck in the thick of it. As the clock runs out, the truth finally comes to light...but the damage is already done.

Making this film was an absolute labor of love, and it truly would not have been possible without the unbelievable talent and dedication of this crew. A massive, heartfelt thank you to everyone involved, especially my amazing friends and collaborators at Scranton Films and FUN PANTS FILM CO for bringing this vision to life with me.

Cast:
Danielle Ruch as Payton
Michael P. Callas as Frank
Michael Du Vide as Travis
Natasha Bogutzki as Grace

Executive Producers: Luz Cabrales, Tony Susi, Zack Wilcox
Composer: Zach Sprowls
Cinematography & Editing: Zack Wilcox
Production Design & Script Supervisor: Carissima Hodovanec
Production Manager & 1st AD: Luz Cabrales
Key PA & Sound: Ian Lewis
1st AC & Grip: Tony Susi

A group of close friends shelter in place from an impending nuclear...

09/20/2026

Fallout drops publicly on September 26th!

Making independent film is always a wild journey, but seeing it all come together makes every late night worth it. Endless thank yous to everyone who supported this project along the way.

Set your alarms for the 26th. I can’t wait to hear what you think! 💚

08/23/2026

First come, first staked!🩸

Such an awesome night at The Milford Theater watching The Lost Boys and hearing Jamison Newlander speak! Thank you to NEPA Women in Film & Television for bringing events like this to Northeastern PA and supporting our local storytellers. 🎬✨

08/16/2026

Independent cinema lives and breathes because of community. There is nothing better than collaborating on set with friends and showing up to support each other’s stories. Both on set and in the audience.

Let’s keep lifting local indie film up!

07/26/2026

The local film scene is officially cooking.

Yesterday’s meetup at Blackwatch Café was top tier!

Incredible coffee, brilliant creative talk, and some very exciting new collaborations already in the works.

A massive thank you to our sponsors Casting Calls America, Independent Film Creative Hub and NEPA Film Society for keeping this momentum going strong.

🍁 NEXT UP: Fall Meetup ➔ Saturday, October 24th!

07/10/2026

A truly special night at the movies. “A Stage of Twilight” is a beautiful piece of filmmaking, made even better by an intimate, exclusive Q&A with William Sadler himself.

Grateful to Cardinal Flix, Inc and Scranton Art Haus for bringing such high-caliber cinema experiences to our community. 🎟️✨

07/08/2026

From the festival screen to your screen.

We’ve spent the last few months sharing FALLOUT with festival audiences, and we are so excited to finally bring it home to the public. Mark your calendars for the official release on September 26.

Teaser dropped. Full film landing soon.

07/03/2026

To my ancestors...thank you. 💕

A 25-second tribute to my great-grandfather, Benjamin Parry, and the beautiful legacies built out of nothing.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of this nation, I’m reflecting on the courage of those who came before us to build their American Dream.

Happy 4th of July, America. 🇺🇸

06/27/2026

This First Friday, join us at Black and Brass in Scranton for: 24 MILLISECONDS: The Cinematic Anatomy of FALLOUT. In collaboration with Scranton Films and FUN PANTS FILM CO

Filmmakers spend months obsessing over details that flash past your eyes in a blink. This show stops the clock entirely.

Walk through 10 structural cinematic prints that track a brutal psychological breakdown. The sequence stops at peak tension leaving the ultimate resolution hidden behind an exclusive chance to watch the entire short film.

When: First Friday, July 3rd - July 31st
Where: Black and Brass Scranton - 101 Penn Avenue

Address

Scranton, PA

Website

https://ziskafilms.com/

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