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Zach Morris is a Los Angeles based Actor, Model, and Writer\/Director. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Zach moved to L.A. in September of 2018 to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film at the New York Film Academy: Los Angeles. He began acting almost 10 years ago, his first performance in the 5th grade in Stephen Soundheim\u2019s <\/strong>Into the Woods (Jr. Edition)<\/strong><\/em> Since then, he has built a foundation in Theatrical Production and History, studying fundamentalist like Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, The Group Theatre, Moscow Art Theatre, and more recently, delving into more modern movements like Realism and especially Surrealism and Absurdism, fueling his passion for avant-garde films and art. Zach says he aims to use Theatre, Film, and other various forms of art to combat global issues like queer-phobia, sexism, and humanitarian crisis around the globe. When he\u2019s not busy, chin-deep in school work or scripts, he enjoys hiking, cooking for his friends and family, and aiding in various other projects. \u201cWe\u2019re all in this together; the struggle of trying to make sense of this crazy world and make a statement about it. As young artist, it\u2019s extremely important to align yourself with people who believe in your vision and vice versa; it not only strengthens the work itself, but connects people on a deeper level that only art, theatre, film, fashion, etc, can evoke.\u201d -Zach Morris. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive Interview with Zach Morris- Filmmaker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

NY Glam: What projects are you currently working on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          I just wrapped up filming a short with\none of my incredibly talented friends, Dayana Yakhyarova\n(@grr_dayana). In her film, Igra<\/em>, I play this super kickass (*or\nawesome, if it needs to be family friendly) character named Psycho, <\/em>who\u2019s\nkind of like a Molotov cocktail made up of Harley Quinn and Bender from the The\nBreakfast Club <\/em>(1985, John Hughes). My next project, I\u2019ll be stepping out\nof the limelight, assistant directing and stage managing my universities\nproduction of Chatroom, <\/em>written by Enda Walsh and directed by Iunia Dinu\n(@greeniunia). This play is especially important to me because it talks about\nsuicide and adolescence which is still such a taboo topic. I believe Theatre,\nFilm, and all of the arts are necessary to get conversations going about topics\nlike these and ultimately change the world!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NY Glam: What makes a film great for you? Are there certain qualities that <\/strong> make a film better for you?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Obviously the performance of the cast,\nbut I love great writing, directing, and I especially love\nexperimental\/avant-garde cinematography. Cinema,\nin my opinion, is still a new medium of expression but by far one of the\nfastest growing and ever changing forms of expression in which every human can\nand should experience. I love films like Ari Aster\u2019s 2019 smash, Midsommar, <\/em>and\nBarry Jenkins\u2019 Moonlight<\/em> (2016); both films beautifully combine\ncinematic storytelling with an aesthetic, visceral experience to teach us\nimportant lessons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NY Glam: As a screenwriter, what is the most important\naspect of building a character? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The\nmost important part of building a character would be defining their motivation.\nAs a creator, I have to constantly ask myself, \u201cWhy? Why do they need <\/em>this? Do they really\n<\/em>feel this way? Why, why, why!\u201d Asking \u201cWhy?\u201d allows an artist (and\/or\nanyone going through some emotional crisis) to create meaningful actions,\nrelationships, and critical decisions that ultimately should affect your\ncharacter. Also, by applying this technique to day-to-day living can allow\nsomeone to better understand themselves and the human condition; something\nartist strive to emulate and express the plight there of. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NY Glam: Top 3 favorite projects that you have been involved\nin?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n