Episode 121: Zuzanna Tarnacki—Embracing Spontaneity And Failure On The Path To Filmmaking

On Episode 121, I’m joined by Visual Artist: Zuzanna Tarnacki! We discuss her transition from a ten-year career as a child model to finding her true purpose behind the camera, the creative insights she gained from editing the short film Out of Focus, how interning at the Cannes Film Festival and traveling across Europe broadened her perspective, and her personal advice on pushing through mental blocks and welcoming failure as a stepping stone to success.Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksTechnical Directed by: Presley Schmitt, Jack Gatta, & Nick GreggThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero#filmmaking #filmstudents #womeninfilm #independentfilm #productiondesigner #setdesign #propmaking #filmproduction #filmeditor #postproduction #indiefilm #setlife #visualartist #childmodels #modelingindustry #abercrombieandfitch #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #internationalcinema #foreignfilms #bungeejumping #southafricatravel #krakowpoland #travelstories #leapoffaith #interstellar #alfredhitchcock #letterboxd #filmbuff 00:00 – Welcome To Episode 121! 00:25 – Meet Z!00:42 – Navigating The 3+1 Program At Quinnipiac University 01:06 – Discovering Film Through A High School Hitchcock Class 03:21 – Growing Up As A Child Model In New York 10:14 – Editing The Short Film "Out Of Focus" 21:18 – Interning At The Cannes Film Festival 27:34 – What A Road Trip Misadventure In Poland Taught Her About Life 32:36 – Get To Know You’s33:10 – Conquering One Of The Tallest Bungee Jumps In South Africa 32:36 – Get To Know You’s43:48 – Outro & Closing Thoughts