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I’m Zach, Founder and Principal Creative Director of Catalyst Creative Media, a multi-award-winning videographer and editor, FAA certified commercial drone pilot, and judge for the international Telly Awards and Collision Awards.
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THE CATALYST KICKSTART

Let’s make your first project count. New clients get:

  • Advance Access: Priority scheduling. No waiting for availability.

  • Creative Clinic: Free 30-minute session with a 31x award-winning video producer.

  • Production Perk: Bonus deliverable on the house designed to add punch or extend your reach.

Kickstart Your Project
Advance Access

While other teams are “checking availability,” your project is already in motion. First-time clients start at the front of the line.

Creative Clinic

This isn’t a discovery call. It’s a 30-minute dynamic session to unpack your goals and sharpen the vision for your project.

Production Perk

Complimentary creative upgrade or bonus deliverable like an animated logo stinger, extra version for social, or alternate cut for testing.

Services

Speed. Impact. Results.

01.
TV COMMERCIALS & DIGITAL PROMOS

Polished, dynamic commercials and digital promos that leave a lasting impression, delivering results across broadcast TV, streaming, and digital platforms for brands, organizations, and campaigns alike.
  • Broadcast TV ads, OTT/CTV commercials, and digital pre-roll spots
  • High-concept brand, product, and initiative launches
  • Strategic creative tailored to maximize reach, engagement, and ROI
Let's work together!

02.
BRAND & MISSION FILMS

Authentic, narrative-driven films that build emotional connections and lasting loyalty, elevating brands, associations, and causes through powerful storytelling across campaigns, recruitment, culture, and advocacy initiatives.
  • Short-form films and minidocs, association profiles, and brand story videos
  • Founder features, leadership spotlights, and member engagement stories
  • Recruitment, culture, social impact, and mission-driven storytelling that builds emotional connections with audiences
Let's work together!

03.
BILLBOARD & DISPLAY VIDEO

High-impact billboard and display videos designed to command attention, stopping audiences in their tracks across public common spaces, airports, stadiums, trade shows, and live events.
  • Billboard displays and video ads for public common spaces, airports, stadiums
  • Trade show booth displays, event LED walls, and experiential installations
  • High-resolution, high-energy visuals tailored for big screens and even bigger audiences
Let's work together!

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SOCIAL & DIGITAL CONTENT

Short-form digital content engineered for engagement, extending brand, campaign, and cause visibility across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other fast-moving digital platforms.
  • Campaign-driven social media video series and single posts
  • Optimized cuts for platform-specific formats and algorithms
  • Fast-turnaround digital content ready to scale online presence
Let's work together!

05.
EXPLAINERS & EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

Clear, compelling explainer and training videos that distill complex ideas into powerful messages, supporting onboarding, education, advocacy, and internal communication efforts across organizations and campaigns.
  • Policy explainers, product demos, and cause marketing content
  • Internal training videos, onboarding series, and educational modules
  • Animation, live-action, or hybrid production styles to fit project goals
Let's work together!

Start the Conversation

Not every answer fits on a webpage. If you’re serious, the next step is simple.

No pressure. No pitches. Just a real conversation about where you want to take your creative content.

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Portfolio

CAMPAIGNS. STORIES.
CONTENT THAT MOVES.

The Sweet Life

The multi-award-winning streaming series giving you an inside look at the factories and faces behind America’s favorite treats.

Season Three coming in 2025!
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McKinsey & Company

A dynamic web video demonstrating how this global management consulting firm solves complex problems and creates positive change.

Profiles of Change

An online video series showcasing the people pushing education forward, making sure every child in America gets a fair shot at a strong start.
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PIM Brands, Inc.

High-energy motion-driven trade show booth displays that attract, inform, and convert foot traffic into business opportunities.

INOVA Schar Cancer Institute

A feature piece highlighting the vital role of philanthropy in developing groundbreaking cures for cancer and other diseases.

Women’s Public Leadership Network

Video modules developed for an online training program supporting and empowering women pursuing public office.
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Sweets & Snacks Expo

Dynamic digital promotions and social content designed to spark anticipation, generate conversation, and pack the show floor.
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i360

Stylized motion graphics and sharp storytelling bring next-generation voter contact technology to life in this bold visual demo.

Faces of Innovation

A cinematic series spotlighting the human side of the Internet economy through stories of artists, educators, and entrepreneurs shaping the future with broadband.
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CandyPAC

A mixed-media explainer blending live action and animation, highlighting the organization’s value and impact to donors and supporters.

Yoga Alliance

An educational video collection breaking down key yoga research into clear, accessible insights for a non-scientific general audience
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Process

FIRST CALL TO FINAL CUT

01.

Align

Every project kicks off with a discovery conversation to align on goals, timelines, and creative fit.

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FRAME

A focused creative strategy is framed on your objectives, timelines, and audience demands.

03.

CAPTURE

High-impact video production capturing assets on location, in studio, or remotely with precision and flexibility.

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SHAPE

Raw footage is shaped into a polished final product through expert post-production and refinement.

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DEPLOY

Final assets are delivered ready to deploy across your preferred channels.

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Testimonials

REAL RESULTS. REAL FEEDBACK.

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“Zach makes complex projects feel effortless, and his work reflects the professionalism of our organization. He has a rare ability to put senior executives at ease on camera, while also coordinating seamlessly with our internal team. A total pro from start to finish.”

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Telly Awards

26 Telly Awards

Founded in 1979 to honor excellence in local, regional, and cable television commercials, the awards now celebrate the best creative work across all screens worldwide.

Pollie Awards

2 Pollie Awards

Presented by the bipartisan nonprofit American Association of Political Consultants, these awards recognize outstanding work in political communications and public affairs.

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Awards

Reed Awards

3 Reed Awards

Produced by Campaigns & Elections, the leading periodical of the political campaign industry since 1980, these awards honor excellence in political campaign strategy and communications.

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Collision Awards Judge

The Collision Awards is the only global platform dedicated to honoring excellence in animation and motion design across digital communication, commercials, television, film, experiential, games, and XR.