I think that the world is a weird and fascinating place, and I strive to be both of those things.
I am an Emmy-winning entertainment reporter, a writer, a filmmaker, an artist and a storyteller — as well as a man with a multitude of eclectic interests and hobbies. I want this site to be a single hub for all of my writing, my short films and all other forms of my creative output.
Also, just for more info, here is what my very outdated IMDb page says:
“Zach Seemayer was born and raised in Hollywood to a father who was an artist/director and a mother who was a film editor. Interested in film and art from a young age, Zach began painting when he was a child, having dozens of art shows, and began writing novels and screenplays in high school. During college, Zach began shooting short films and taking film classes. Zach is interested in Directing, Writing, Producing and Acting. He has the Orson Welles disease. He has directed dozens of short films that are looking for festival play. He also likes long walks on the beach… but he would rather watch a movie.”
RELEVANT LINKS TO MY STUFF:
THELIST – My latest professional entertainment writing
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT – My prior professional entertainment writing over 11 years
RANKER – My Long-form list-based content
TALES OF THE AMERICAN (The Movie)
FAQs:
Q: What do you do?
A: I’ve spent the last 11 years as a writer for Entertainment Tonight, writing breaking news and features on a deadline.
Q: What did you win an Emmy for?
A: I won an Emmy in 2022 for my work with the Entertainment Tonight news team.
Q: So Daytime Emmys look the same as real Emmys?
A: The term is “Primetime Emmys,” thank you — and yes, they do.
Q: But you also write fiction, make films, make art, on top of the journalism?
A: This is also correct. I earned my MFA in Film/TV/Theater at Cal State University, Los Angeles and developed a bevy of creative passions during my time there.
Q: So, you’re… what? A filmmaker? Or a writer? Or a comedian? An artist? A craftsman?
A: Yes.
Q: So this is like a portfolio website? For promoting yourself and finding work?
A: Yeah, I guess. I mean that sounds good. Yes. Let’s go with that.
Q: But also a blog? With… like original content?
A: Right. New stuff every day! Or every week.
Q: You don’t really seem like you know how to write a very good About page.
A: That’s not a question. Do you have a question?
Q: Have you ever even seen an about page?
A: There’s no need to be rude.
Q: It just seems like this site has a very limited scope of interest — like maybe just people who know you. I don’t feel anyone is going to care about your site when no one has any reason to care about your opinions, or even trust them.
A: I’m not hearing a question mark at the end there. This is only for questions. Qs.
Q: Okay, okay. What has a head and a foot but no body?
A: This isn’t the place for riddles. I think we’re done here.
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