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Ziska Films

Ziska Films makes independent films that twist gently, hit deeply, and maybe haunt you a little (in a good way). New stories are always on the way.

We like quiet tension, emotional echoes, and chasing the green light — one frame at a time. Ziska Films is a tiny-but-bold space for creating independent films that twist gently, hit deeply, and maybe haunt you a little (in a good way). We make short films that lean into honesty, mood, and the moments between the lines. Sometimes raw, sometimes strange — always personal. Stick around for behind-the-scenes looks, future films, casting calls, premieres, and whatever else is growing here.

10/10/2025

10/09/2025

Travis reflects in “FALLOUT” with and writer/director .

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10/06/2025

09/22/2025

In Development: The Dive

The diner waits on a lonely stretch of road, its neon lights flickering like a beacon in the dark. Travelers stop without knowing why, drawn in for a cup of coffee, a slice of pie, and maybe a place to confess what they’d rather keep buried.

Some say it’s just the late-night hours, or the comfort of a stranger’s ear. Others swear the diner calls to certain people, the ones carrying secrets heavy enough to sink them.

Once inside, not everyone makes it back out.

The Dive is a horror short about temptation, confession, and the terrifying pull of a place that always gets what it’s hungry for.

09/19/2025

We’re proud to share that Carissima Hodovanec has joined Ziska Films as a Producing Partner!

Carissima is the co-founder of Scranton Films and a creative powerhouse whose skills as a producer and production designer have shaped some of their most memorable work. Her gift for bringing people and ideas together has made her an essential part of every project she touches.

At Ziska Films, Carissima’s creative leadership and collaborative energy will continue to guide stories that are not only compelling on screen but deeply connected to the teams that bring them to life.

09/15/2025

Our short film Fallout has been officially selected for Virtual Shockfest Adventure Film Festival! 🎬

We’re so honored to share this story alongside such incredible filmmakers. Huge thanks to Shockfest Adventure for welcoming us into this year’s lineup.

Can’t wait to bring Fallout to the festival and connect with audiences soon!

09/12/2025

We’re honored to welcome Luz Cabrales to Ziska Films as a Producing Partner!

Luz is the co-founder of Scranton Films and has worn many hats producer, director, editor, and mentor. She’s led powerful stories from concept to final cut and built spaces where artists and crews thrive. Beyond her own creative work, she’s been a driving force in building community through projects like ScrantonTalks, highlighting voices from across the region.

At Ziska Films, Luz brings not only her creative leadership but also her collaborative spirit. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with her in shaping the stories ahead.

09/08/2025

Thrilled to announce that Fallout will be screening at The Women's Film Festival in Philadelphia! 💚

Happening on Sunday, Sept 21 at 4:00 PM at the Neighborhood House Performance Center at Christ Church.

This festival celebrates women’s voices in film and it’s open to everyone. Experience Fallout on the big screen.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale at thewomensfilmfestival.org

08/22/2025

Our short film Fallout is officially screening at the Route 22 Filmworks Film Festival!

📅 Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – Block 3
📍 The Ice House, Bethlehem, PA

Even more exciting — Fallout is a Finalist for Best Screenplay!

🎟️ Grab your tickets here https://filmfreeway.com/Route22FilmworksFilmFestival

08/17/2025

In Development: The Light That Stayed

It’s been months since Michael’s wife passed.
Months of avoiding the cemetery… afraid of what he might feel if he went.

When he finally returns, he expects silence. Instead, he meets Alden, the quiet groundskeeper who knows the stories of the dead, and perhaps more about Michael than he should.

Reluctantly drawn into Alden’s strange walk through the graves, Michael begins to hear stories of love, loss, and the bonds that time cannot sever.

Some stories feel eerily close to his own. Close enough to wonder if the people we love ever truly leave us.

The Light That Stayed is a short film about grief, connection, and the unseen ways love refuses to leave us.

08/15/2025

I'm thrilled to announce that my short film Fallout has been selected for screening at The Women's Film Festival! This festival is dedicated to showcasing and promoting films directed, produced, and written by women, providing a platform for voices that are often underrepresented in the industry.

Being part of this festival is a significant milestone, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share Fallout with such a supportive and empowering community.

08/11/2025

"Fallout.” Come see it on August 23. Tickets on sale now. https://filmfreeway.com/Route22FilmworksFilmFestival/tickets

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