Jake Zalutsky

He found his way into filmmaking by way of snowboard films, which he directed and shot several of, and then moved into film production as a cinematographer before beginning his career as a director. Jake’s work is raw and honest, founded in the trusting relationships he builds with his subjects. His first short film, titled “Nick Santore”, premiered at Chicago International Film Festival and won a Vimeo Staff Pick.
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My Wellspent

This That
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Milk

Hannah Roberts
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Tock

Experiences
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CJ Schwan’s

See The Moment
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Talenti

Justice of the Pies
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Oars + Alps

DeAndre Hopkins
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Under Armour

Jessica McCaskill
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Monica + Andy

Back to Work
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Trinity Health

Ortho
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Gillette

Zach Lavine
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Jake Zalutsky

There is no substitute for the real thing.

Jake Zalutsky found his way into filmmaking by way of snowboard films, which he directed and shot several of, and then moved into film production as a cinematographer before beginning his career as a director. Jake's work is raw and honest, founded in the trusting relationships he builds with his subjects. His first short film, titled “Nick Santore”, premiered at Chicago International Film Festival and won a Vimeo Staff Pick.

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A man with a beard and brown hair, wearing a dark blue shirt, stands in a dimly lit urban setting with arched stone structures and soft yellow lights in the background.

Jake Zalutsky

There is no substitute for the real thing.

Jake Zalutsky found his way into filmmaking by way of snowboard films, which he directed and shot several of, and then moved into film production as a cinematographer before beginning his career as a director. Jake's work is raw and honest, founded in the trusting relationships he builds with his subjects. His first short film, titled “Nick Santore”, premiered at Chicago International Film Festival and won a Vimeo Staff Pick.

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