Tony Zierra's passion for storytelling and cinema began in his childhood, where he was captivated by the power of film to shape and influence audiences. As he grew older, he seized every opportunity to hone his craft, taking film classes at prestigious institutions such as New York University, Texas A & M, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
His debut documentary, Carving Out Our Name, delves into the lives of four aspiring actors seeking to make a name for themselves in the cutthroat world of Hollywood. The film premiered at the renowned Toronto International Film Festival, where it received widespread critical acclaim.
Undeterred by the challenges he faced, Zierra embarked on a new project, USA, which explores the complex and often disturbing nature of violence and retaliation in the wake of the September 11th attacks. This thought-provoking documentary offers a nuanced examination of the cyclical nature of violence and its far-reaching consequences.
Zierra's most recent award-winning documentary, My Big Break, serves as a cautionary tale about the darker side of celebrity and the devastating consequences of fame. The film also offers a deeply personal account of his own struggles to bring his first film to life, providing a unique glimpse into the challenges faced by independent filmmakers.
As he continues to work on a range of projects, Zierra is also penning a biography and developing a documentary about the legendary director Stanley Kubrick, whose innovative and influential body of work continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.
