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ZP Productions We are an award-winning team of filmmakers passionate about telling stories of impact.
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We’re thrilled to partner with Neighborhood House to help bring their incredible stories to life! 🏡🌟 Meet Diamond and he...
23/09/2024

We’re thrilled to partner with Neighborhood House to help bring their incredible stories to life! 🏡🌟

Meet Diamond and her fun-filled family.

Our latest collaboration showcases the amazing work of their Head Start program which provides affordable early childhood care to families like Diamond’s.


There was no shortage of good vibes while filming with students for this year! 📚🤓
03/07/2024

There was no shortage of good vibes while filming with students for this year! 📚🤓

Starting this month, our film ‘Become a Salmon’ will be continuing its nationwide festival run with a residency inside t...
09/04/2024

Starting this month, our film ‘Become a Salmon’ will be continuing its nationwide festival run with a residency inside the PDX Hollywood Theatre. If you’re traveling through Portland anytime soon, don’t forget to check it out! 🍿

A look behind the curtain at ZP ‘23 🗓️
12/01/2024

A look behind the curtain at ZP ‘23 🗓️

Today we want to spotlight Jennie, a storyteller we met through Community Vision. ZP had the pleasure of spending severa...
10/11/2023

Today we want to spotlight Jennie, a storyteller we met through Community Vision. ZP had the pleasure of spending several days with Jennie learning about the empowering experience that moving into a place of her own has been.

“It’s important to provide affordable housing to Oregonians who experience disability because it is their right,” says Anna Keenan-Mudrick, Executive Director of Community Access Services (CAS). Jennie was receiving support from CAS when she expressed that she wanted to live on her own. CAS was quick to connect Jennie with Community Vision and help make that dream a reality. Today, Jennie lives in a single-bedroom apartment where she has easy access to public transportation and community events, but most importantly, she has the freedom to live her most authentic life.

We’re grateful every day that we get to meet natural storytellers like Jennie, who are continuously helping us see the world from new perspectives. We’d like to thank Jennie for opening the conversation about the outstanding need for affordable housing, particularly among our friends experiencing disability.

The entire ZP team looks forward to watching what Jennie conquers next!

Last year we produced this touching story for Since then, the film has taken on a life of its own and will be shown at...
13/10/2023

Last year we produced this touching story for Since then, the film has taken on a life of its own and will be shown at festivals in LA, New York and Portland this fall.

October 20: NewFilmmaker Los Angeles (NFMLA), Los Angeles.
October 23: NY Dog Film Festival, New York City.
November 4: McMinnville Short Film Festival fundraiser, Echo Theater, Portland.

Watch the film linked in our bio!

ZP Productions turned 20 this week! A lot has changed, including inflation, since our Head Cheerleader, Zach Putnam, pri...
22/06/2023

ZP Productions turned 20 this week! A lot has changed, including inflation, since our Head Cheerleader, Zach Putnam, printed his first invoice 20 years ago. But some things just never change…like Zach’s sick air and his undeniable knack for storytelling. Congratulations Zach, and thank you to all of the wonderful organizations who continue to trust ZP to help tell their stories. Here’s to 20 more!🎉

ZP Productions accepted two new Telly Awards last week in the non-broadcast category. These awards bring our grand total...
30/05/2023

ZP Productions accepted two new Telly Awards last week in the non-broadcast category. These awards bring our grand total of Telly’s to 19, and welcomes a time of pride and reflection for our team. We’re honored to get to help share stories of impact and are so appreciative when organizations like the Telly Awards offer an opportunity to highlight some of those stories.
This years winners are:
‘Tre and KuVarie’, which was produced on behalf of our client
And ‘Strengthening the Salmon Food Web in Puget Sound’ for our client .kings

Special shoutout to editors and for all of their hard work on these amazing projects 👏

As AAPI heritage month comes to a close, it’s important to remember the troubling history Portland has had with Asian Am...
24/05/2023

As AAPI heritage month comes to a close, it’s important to remember the troubling history Portland has had with Asian American and Pacific Islander relations. The “Torii Gates” shrine located at the Portland Expo Center serves as a memorial for the 3,500 Japanese prisoners who were temporarily housed there before being placed in internment camps during WWII. The “Torii Gates” sculpture was designed by Portland artist, Valerie Otani. Each metal tag represents an individual incarcerated at the Expo Center. “It was very important to her that these stories were preserved and made known,” says Kenji Spielman, son of Valerie Otani. These stills come from a project we worked on last year where we spoke with Valerie Otani’s son about the importance of keeping the conversation of Asian history in America going.

Meet Brandon, the friendliest cart pusher west of the Mississippi. Brandon has been participating in Exceed Enterprises’...
19/05/2023

Meet Brandon, the friendliest cart pusher west of the Mississippi. Brandon has been participating in Exceed Enterprises’ programming since he was 21 years-old. Exceed helps adults of diverse abilities find employment and participate within the community. Exceed helped Brandon find his perfect job match, and in his own words, “it’s the best job ever”.
Brandon’s story is one of four videos that premiered at Exceed Enterprise’s Annual Fundraiser last night. Thank you Exceed for continuing to choose ZP to help bring these stories to life.

Big thanks to .kings for hosting us at their hatchery in Lilliwaup, Washington. We filmed a video explaining their succe...
02/03/2023

Big thanks to .kings for hosting us at their hatchery in Lilliwaup, Washington. We filmed a video explaining their successful Hood Canal Steelhead Project, and profiled Rick, Facility Manager of LLTK’s Lilliwaup Field Station. Born and raised in the Hood Canal area, Rick has worked at this hatchery since 1993. He’s spent his life in the mountains and rivers that define this place and has witnessed decades of changes to its ecological health. These videos will premiere at Long Live The King’s April 6 Gala in Seattle. Stay tuned!

Mark your calendars to join us at this year’s ! Two ZPP short films will be screening during the documentary block at 9...
21/02/2023

Mark your calendars to join us at this year’s !

Two ZPP short films will be screening during the documentary block at 9:30am this Saturday, February 25th. Come early to say hi to some furry friends before watching “Bear the Courthouse Canine”🐶 and check out the WORLD PREMIERE of “Raspberry Jam: Rock n’ Roll Camp For Us”! 🎸 Get your tickets at the link in our bio. See you there!

Last month, four members of the ZPP team traveled to Ghana to work on a project for Elijeko Foundation, a NGO focused on...
04/02/2023

Last month, four members of the ZPP team traveled to Ghana to work on a project for Elijeko Foundation, a NGO focused on providing free preventative health education and community medical outreach across Africa. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the footage we captured, and some behind-the-scenes photos from along the way. Stay tuned to see the final videos!

Special thanks to and for being such wonderful hosts to us!

Last month, four members of the ZPP team traveled to Ghana to work on a project for Elijeko Foundation, an NGO focused o...
04/02/2023

Last month, four members of the ZPP team traveled to Ghana to work on a project for Elijeko Foundation, an NGO focused on providing free preventative health education and community medical outreach across Africa. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the footage we captured, and some behind-the-scenes photos from along the way. Stay tuned to see the final videos!

Special thanks to and for being such wonderful hosts to us!

TODAY is one of ‘s Big Give Days! Donate $10 or more today and you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card from ! 📚We are...
23/11/2022

TODAY is one of ‘s Big Give Days! Donate $10 or more today and you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card from ! 📚

We are always grateful for the opportunity to help tell stories for our clients. And we feel so lucky to have worked with many of the great nonprofits featured on Give!Guide. This year, 11 of our clients used videos we created for them on their Give!Guide page--check them out! , , , , , , , , , ,

We encourage you to give generously to the nonprofits who work hard to make our community a better place. Visit http://giveguide.org to make a donation. If you can’t today, don’t worry, is open until the end of 2022!

📣PDX friends! 📣 Traveling soon? There are just a few days left to see “Brown Girl Rise” at the Hollywood Theatre at PDX ...
07/10/2022

📣PDX friends! 📣 Traveling soon? There are just a few days left to see “Brown Girl Rise” at the Hollywood Theatre at PDX International Airport!

is a grassroots BIPOC-led organization that has created a safe community for young BIPOC femmes in Portland. They were the recipient of our 2020 Nonprofit Video Production Grant which led to this short film.

If you’re at the PDX airport, don’t miss your chance to watch it on the big screen and support your local community 👀.

Through filming the history of , we are learning about the organization, its accomplishments, and the work its staff is...
17/08/2022

Through filming the history of , we are learning about the organization, its accomplishments, and the work its staff is focusing on moving forward.

During their interviews, Executive Director Sandy Chung and Deputy Director Yvonne Garcia shared words of encouragement, while also acknowledging there is still more to be done.

All of us can play a part in creating real change and our individual experiences and stories create impact.

As filmmakers, we get to do our part by creating videos that amplify the voices in our community!

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Throwback Thursday! We’ve been working on a video for @helpinghandshopecenters with our storyteller Josh, and when he mentioned being on the cover of the newspaper… we knew we had to find it! Zach put his journalist roots to the test and went on an archival goose chase through card catalogs and microfiche reels at the Astoria public library where he and the librarian were able to serve up some grade A images to use in our film 📓 Major shoutout to @astorialibrary !! Support your public libraries!! 📚

We’ve been working hard at incorporating new creative approaches into our projects this year and this is just the beginning! Any guesses which project this might be for? 👀 . . #filmmaking #portlandfilm #videoproduction #reels #pnw #zpproductions #stopmotion

Yep we’re fashionably late, but so are most great things! Here’s a glimpse into what 2023 looked like at ZP. As we continue celebrating 20 years of storytelling, our team wants to pay special thanks to the clients and storytellers who make this work possible. Thank YOU for helping to make 2023 one of our busiest years yet, and here’s to keeping that momentum going in 2024. - Sincerely Zach and the whole ZP team 🎬

Check out one of the four TV ads we created for @dovelewispdx in 2023 🐶🐱🐾

Meet Brandon, a participant in Exceed Enterprises’ Work Futures program. Thank you Brandon for helping us make some movie magic! To learn more about Exceed and the important work they do, check them out here : @exceedenterprises

A few of our favorite moments of 2022 We are so proud of the work we create alongside our storytellers. Last year was full of emotional stories — we shared connection, laughs, and tears with you all. Thank you to our supporters and our clients for trusting us to document and share these stories to create lasting impact in our communities. Follow @zp.productions to stay updated and learn more about our cinematic storytelling process!

Last weekend @transitionprojects celebrated the 25th anniversary of Jean’s Place, Portland's first permanent women’s shelter. One of the stories we produced for their event featured a transgender woman named Leah-Nora. While homeless, Leah-Nora experienced bigotry, discrimination, and threats of violence. She was so relieved when she found Jean's Place, a shelter where she felt welcomed and safe. With the individualized support she received there, Leah-Nora is now thriving in a home to call her own. "This is our last, best hope." - Leah-Nora says about Jean’s Place We were honored to produce three stories that highlight the positive impact Jean’s Place has made on our community. Visit tprojects.org to watch all the stories and donate to support the cause. Crew: @zachputnam | @sarahperezmedia | @ricky_k.wav | @christenadowsett #transitionprojects #homelessnesstohousing #nonprofit

Our clients truly inspired us in 2021 by finding ways to stay connected and support one another, even if distant. It has been so rewarding to capture all the important work being done in our communities. We’re pleased to share a short highlight reel of some of the inspiring stories we helped to tell last year. #2021 #2021reel #documentary #storytelling #nonprofit #storiesthatmatter #nonprofitstorytelling #makeadifference #change #inspiring #communities

8-year-old Jayden was matched with service dog Delphi last year and now they’re inseparable.  Service dogs from @canineorg help their owners with everyday tasks and bring them independence and a better quality of life. Delphi was raised by elementary school teacher Jill Leipelt, who has been puppy raising since 1994. Currently her family is raising their 10th service dog for Canine Companions. @raisingfutureservicedogs #caninecompanions #servicedog #servicedogsofinstagram #giveadogajob #puppytraining #dogsofinstagram

Exceed Enterprises helps Oregonians with disabilities by providing vocational, recreational, and personal development services. As a job coach there, Kathy helps Anca to advocate for herself and to be successful at work. To support Exceed Enterprises and other organizations featured in the 2021 Willamette Week Give!Guide, visit giveguide.org (Link in bio!) @exceedenterprises @willametteweek @giveguide

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Cinematic Storytelling for Good

We are a growing team of creatives, directors, cinematographers, editors, and documentary photographers who specialize in producing cinematic, character-driven, and emotionally compelling nonfiction stories. We come to work to do something we love, and in doing that, we get to create positive stories with lasting impact.