Jake Zortman
Author & Cinematographer
Jake Zortman has spent his career in creative pursuits as an accomplished director of photography, producer and most recently, an author.
He loves the collaborative experience of being part of a creative team, and bringing ideas to life.
TV / Film / Video
Jake began his career shooting sports, often the hand-held field level cameraman at professional and collegiate sporting events. He developed as a cinematographer shooting documentary, television features and corporate videos.
Jake found he loved to use lighting as an aspect of storytelling, creating moods, defining characters and changing the dynamic of a scene. He craved building more intricate designs, bigger sets and creating more creative content and grew into the role of director of photography, specializing in commercials, movie promos and specialty projects. His storytelling talent, deep knowledge of production and communication skills led to opportunities to direct and produce. Jake's produced hundreds of commercials and promos, co-produced the documentary feature, QT8: The First Eight, and a forth coming docu-series about Tim Burton.
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The short form world of content allowed Jake to exercise his creative desires and hone his skillset while being an at home, present father, and husband. Now that his sons are grown, he’s turning his attention to where his passion has always been, narrative storytelling.
Author
The roots of Jake's creative journey trace back to his childhood love for books that provided joy and escape, fueling his imagination. After dedicating many years bringing other’s creative ideas to the screen, he’s realizing his dream of telling his own stories as an author.
His debut novel, "The Rise of The Legends," marks the inception of an exciting middle-grade adventure series. However, his creative endeavors extend beyond the pages of the book. Jake is crafting an interactive world inspired by the characters, themes, and places within his novel via his new business venture.
As the CEO and Creative Director of Good Harbor Entertainment, Jake is not just telling stories; he's building immersive experiences where storytelling meets innovation and the mind's eye is brought to life.
