Veteran documentary filmmaker Thom Zimny, celebrated for his acclaimed works such as ‘Sly’ and ‘Willie Nelson & Family,’ has signed with Artists First. This partnership aims to explore new avenues in the narrative feature world, leveraging Zimny’s exceptional filmmaking skills.
🏆 Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Talents: Zimny, an Emmy and Grammy Award-winning director, producer, and editor, has a rich history of crafting compelling narratives. His recent project, ‘Willie Nelson & Family,’ co-directed with Oren Moverman, was the first authorized documentary on Nelson’s life and career, premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and later debuting on Paramount+.
🎬 Zimny’s Diverse Projects: ‘Sly,’ a documentary examining Sylvester Stallone’s extensive Hollywood career, is another of Zimny’s notable works. His upcoming project includes ‘The Beach Boys,’ a documentary about the iconic surf rock band, co-directed with Frank Marshall for Disney+.
🎸 Collaborations with Bruce Springsteen: Zimny’s longstanding collaboration with Bruce Springsteen spans over 25 years, including directing the Emmy-winning ‘Springsteen on Broadway’ and Apple TV+’s ‘Letter to You.’ He also co-directed the music documentary ‘Western Stars’ with Springsteen, showcasing at TIFF and the London BFI.
📽️ Expansive Filmography: Beyond his work with Springsteen, Zimny has directed music videos for artists like Bob Dylan and The Low Anthem. His portfolio also includes ‘The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash’ and the HBO two-part series ‘Elvis: The Searcher.’ Zimny’s editing credits extend to three seasons of HBO’s ‘The Wire,’ and he has served as a consulting producer and music consultant on several notable projects.
With the signing to Artists First, Thom Zimny is poised to bring his storytelling expertise and artistic vision to new narrative features, expanding his already impressive repertoire in the world of film and documentary making. 📹🎞️🌐
