The Directors

Zach Thomson - Director

Known for End Of An Empire, Avatar (2009), Independence Day (1996), Dumb and Dumber (1994)

For decades, Zach Thomson has directed and produced countless film and video productions. His career in film started with productions such as “Independence Day,” “Dumb and Dumber,” and “Touched by an Angel,” until more recently working alongside James Cameron on the film “Avatar” and the WETA Workshop team in New Zealand. 

Mr. Thomson has a deep understanding of the film industry from initial development, finance, production, and on through to post production, marketing, distribution, and merchandising. Mr. Thomson has directed and produced hundreds of commercials and shows and has raised millions in capital for his own projects and others, and has a vast network in the film and finance arenas. Mr. Thomson worked in Market and Distribution for 20th Century Fox and has since structured distribution deals throughout North and South America, Europe, and China.

FINITE WATER AWARDS:

Best Documentary Feature - South America

Best Documentary Short Bronze - Independent Shorts Los Angeles

Best Short Documentary - Olympus FF Los Angeles

Best Documentary - Half-Length - Five Continents - South America

Documentary Film Outstanding Achievement - Druk International FF 

Best Documentary Short Film - Global Film Festival - Los Angeles

Best Documentary Feature - Vegas Movie Awards

Best Documentary Long Short Film Bronze - NorCal FF

Best Documentary - World Film Carnival Singapore

Best Documentary - Neo International FF

Best Documentary - Honorable Mention ARFF Barcelona

Best Documentary Finalist - Paris Play FF

Best Documentary Semi-Finalist - Flickers’ Rhode Island International FF

Best Documentary Short Semi-Finalist - Social World FF Italy

Best Short Film - Semi-Finalist ARFF Paris

Best Documentary Feature Semi-Finalist Hollywood Screenings FF Los Angeles

Best Documentary Semi-Finalist - Los Angeles Cinefest 

Merit Award of Awareness - Awareness Festival Los Angeles

Golden Earth Award - GeoFilm Festival - Italy

Audience Award - Vegas Movie Awards

Best Director - Vegas Movie Awards

Best Producer - Vegas Movie Awards

Best Trailer - Vegas Movie Awards

Best Cinematography - Vegas Movie Awards

Best Editing - Vegas Movie Awards

Best Film Score - World Film Carnival Singapore

Best Trailer - ARFF Paris

Official Selection - Rome Independent Prisma

Best Cinematography - Five Continents - South America

Special Mention Director - Five Continents - South America

Best Original Music - Five Continents - South America

Best Score - Mindfield FF - Los Angeles

Globe Award - ARFF Barcelona

Best Cinematography - Druk International FF 

Best Editing - Druk International FF 

Official Selection - Social World FF

Official Selection - Red Rose FF

Official Selection - Mesa International FF

Official Selection - Global Film Festival 

Official Selection - ARFF Barcelona

Official Selection - ARFF Paris 

Official Selection - Awareness Festival

Official Selection - Chandler International FF

Official Selection - Paris/Tokyo/Global Lift-Off FF

Official Selection - Beyond Earth

Official Selection - Paris Play FF

Dianne Wennick - Co-Director/Creative Director

Kiana Media Productions LLC

This is Dianne’s first attempt at filmmaking that began as a passion to develop awareness.  Dianne's professional career in business, computer technology and real estate acquisition and sales offers an analytical mindset that helps to shape many aspects of her life.

Dianne has been involved in various community service projects from providing housing for shelters, supporting the education and housing of homeless children, participating in various fundraising events and volunteer work, both environmental and for the arts.

Her belief that life is about being a constant learner led her to attend various conferences globally to better understand “what makes our world tick”.  

The filmmaking bug has already begun and she looks forward to learning more about the filmmaking industry.

Her hobbies include practicing yoga, playing the piano, learning french, ballet, cycling and developing various art mediums including pastel, watercolor, monoprint, solarplating and encaustic.