Jeff Zimbalist

Jeff Zimbalist

The embodiment of passion and perspective in documentary filmmaking, Jeff Zimbalist, was born in 1978 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. His active years in the film industry, from 2002 to present, are marked by his commitment to the documentary genre with notable films like "Favela Rising" and "The Two Escobars," which have earned him accolades including an Emmy and nominations at the Tribeca Film Festival. Zimbalist’s authorial style is characterized by his deeply empathetic approach and his knack for telling compelling stories of socio-political realities, often set in Latin America.

From the heart, Jeff Zimbalist is not just a filmmaker but a socially conscious storyteller, using his lens to expose truths and spark conversations about the world we live in.