Why I’ve been quiet recently…
In June this year I had a challenge I’ve never had to face before. An injury which could have altered my way of life, appearance, and career.
In short - it’s probably the scariest thing I’ve ever had to overcome physically and mentally.
When people asked how I was doing - I said “yeahh good”, whilst always having a smile on my face, but in the back of my mind… fear was massively underlying.
- I couldn’t move my eye upwards
- looking in the mirror was hard
- anywhere I looked I could see double, sometimes quadruple
- I couldn’t go the gym for 12 weeks
- I couldn’t fly for 8 weeks
- lifting a backpack felt near impossible
- bending down, I can’t describe the pain
As a very hands on, energetic person.. the above was alien to me. Which is why I stopped being my usual charismatic self online.
I had to heal, overcome, and focus on how to keep my business moving forward with me taking a backseat for a while.
All very scary things.
But in a time like that, it really makes you reflect on the most important elements of life and the things you once use to worry about… now seem pointless.
6 months on… I’m now feeling very fortunate after making a full recovery, with a new perspective on: life, what I hold valuable, and what I want to pursue more of.
So as I lay here writing this from the comfort of my bed in Bali, it’s as if this post is the closing of a chapter, and I’m very excited to write the next one with the unexpected learnings from the last.
If you’ve taken the time to read this far, thank you.
In short… I’m bloody back, and excited to start sharing my journey with you once again.
Zac ✌️
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT! ⚠️
I’m so excited to share what has been one of my most challenging projects to date with @sachtlersystems
It has taken me to 5 countries across the globe, whilst working with an incredible team of creators filming in every kind of condition imaginable.
- Blistering Barren Deserts
- The depths of water
- Bone chilling snowstorms
Which only scratches the surface, and if you’re asking WHY?
Well, back in 2023 - Sachtler reached out and said they’re releasing the new Ace mark 2 tripod, and if I was to make a commercial for it… what would I do?
MY ANSWER?
Show the world that tripods aren’t boring.
Therefore the advert would be a creative with zero restrictions, and ambition was the only rule.
4th of January hits.. and we’re all systems go!
I called 5 creators who specialise in completely different areas - and challenged them to film a shot with no rulebook, if they could think it, we would go and do it.
Then we did..
and I’m so stoked with the result.
This has been a labour of love.
Countless 3am hotel headaches when we’re figuring out how one transition can connect to the next.
When the weather is throwing everything against you, and saying adapt, or don’t get the shot.
Or sticking to my word, and figuring out how to actually make the ideas with no rule book even possible.
So with all that said, It makes me incredibly nervous to finally be posting what we’ve created, as I’m both anxious and excited to hear your thoughts.
And a massive thank you to every single person involved whose unwavering commitment brought this concept into reality.
So with no further ado.. here’s my latest and proudest project.
I’d love to know what you think.
Credits:
Directed by: Zac Hancock
@originalhancock
Produced by: Bronte Pennells
@Brontevictoriapennells
Production by: @fullsend.studios
Creators in order of feature:
@alexboulton
@jodiehorne_
@mosesdukesmedia
@scott_Clarkson
@ellaparsonss
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