Stephanie's comedy horror HOUSE HACK, produced under her banner FORGE FILMS, is due for release in Spring 2021. She is the creator, director and EP of the live-action interactive feature which was commissioned by Whatifi and shot on location in Estonia. Her debut feature film ZEBRA GIRL starring Jade Anouka, Tom Cullen and Sarah Roy is set for release in late Spring 2021.
She has over 20 years’ industry experience, firstly as an actor, then as a successful Promo/Shorts Producer and First Assistant Director. In between making her own films, she worked alongside top tier talent, broadcasters and production companies. Stephanie is a member of WGGB, Directors UK and Cinesisters and holds dual UK/US citizenship.
“Stephanie essentially made 16 movies rolled into one - out of her comfort zone, at a crazy-fast schedule. Look out for good old scares, insane twists, silly fun, and stellar performances from a cast that clicks with House Hack like demons on a sugar high.”
Jaanus Juss, Whatifi Co-Founder
Selected credits
date | production | producer/ production company |
features: |
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| 2020 | HOUSE HACK | Jennifer Monks, Monika Kasprzak / Forge Films, Whatifi |
| 2019 | ZEBRA GIRL | Monika Kasprzak, Dai Davison / 19th Street Productions |
shorts: |
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| 2017 | BEING KEEGAN | Jennifer Monks, Stephanie Zari / Muddy Pool, Templeheart |
Winner: Best Short Film - International Film Festival of Wales 2018 | ||
Winner: Best International Short Drama - Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival 2018 | ||
| 2012 | DAWN | Isabella Marchese Ragona / Moving Pictures Media |
Bafta Longlist - 2014 | ||
| 2010 | MARIGOLDS | Stephanie Zari / Zona Pictures |
Winner: Best Director - Underwire Film Festival 2010 | ||
| 2009 | FAITH ALONE | Stephanie Zari |
Selected credits as First AD |
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television: |
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| 2018 | I AM A KILLER (Docudrama) | various directors / Sky Vision for Netflix |
| 2018 | PRINCE ALBERT | Paul Olding / Elephant House Studios for Channel 5 |
| 2017 | ELIZABETH I (Docudrama) | Chris Holt / Oxford Film & Television for Channel 5 |
| 2017 | ELIZABETH I'S SECRET AGENTS | Chris Durlacher, Julian Jones / 72 Films for BBC2 |
| 2016 | HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES | Chris Holt / Oxford Film & Television for Channel 5 |
feature films: |
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| 2018 | DEUS | Steve Stone / Thomas Mattinson / GSP Studios |
| 2016 | LIGHT YEARS | Esther May Campbell / Samm Haillay, Wendy Bevan Mogg / Third Films |
| 2015 | KILL YOUR FRIENDS (2nd Unit/Daily) | Owen Harris / Gregor Cameron, Will Clarke / AI-Film |
| 2014 | TRAVELLER | Benjamin Johns / Isabella Battiston / Moving Pictures Media, Savanna Films |
| 2013 | MONTANA | Mo Ali / Mark Foligno / Moli Films |
| 2013 | LAST PASSENGER | Omid Noonish / Zack Winfield, Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto / NDF International |