Jake Zalutsky

He found his way into filmmaking by way of snowboard films, which he directed and shot several of, and then moved into film production as a cinematographer before beginning his career as a director. Jake’s work is raw and honest, founded in the trusting relationships he builds with his subjects. His first short film, titled “Nick Santore”, premiered at Chicago International Film Festival and won a Vimeo Staff Pick.
Jake  Zalutsky 
Biography
A man looking into the distance.

Jake Zalutsky

Jake is a documentarian at heart, always focused on telling real stories.

He found his way into filmmaking by way of snowboard films, which he directed and shot several of, and then moved into film production as a cinematographer before beginning his career as a director. Jake's work is raw and honest, founded in the trusting relationships he builds with his subjects. His first short film, titled “Nick Santore”, premiered at Chicago International Film Festival and won a Vimeo Staff Pick.

A man looking into the distance.

Jake Zalutsky

Jake is a documentarian at heart, always focused on telling real stories.

He found his way into filmmaking by way of snowboard films, which he directed and shot several of, and then moved into film production as a cinematographer before beginning his career as a director. Jake's work is raw and honest, founded in the trusting relationships he builds with his subjects. His first short film, titled “Nick Santore”, premiered at Chicago International Film Festival and won a Vimeo Staff Pick.