Pierre Zah

Director of Photography

Austin, TX

Pierre M. ZahCreative Strategist | Cinematic Director | 3D Artist(404) 432-6173 | thepierrezah@gmail.com | www.pantheon.mediaPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFounder / Director / Creative StrategistPantheon Media | 2023 – Present | Austin, TXLed all phases of production—directing talent, managing crew, shaping vision across branded films, music videos, and documentaries.Developed content strategies and SEO-rich storytelling for influencers, wellness brands, and podcasts to grow reach and engagement.Directed, filmed, edited, and color graded cinematic assets that aligned brand aesthetics with audience psychology.Oversaw concept development, location planning, and delivery timelines for visual campaigns across platforms.Animator / Layout Artist (Freelance & Contract)MPC Technicolor, Halon Entertainment, Day For Nite | 2014 – 2016, 2021 – 2023Composed narrative scenes from scripts and boards for major feature films, commercials, and AAA games.Built and animated assets in Maya and Unreal Engine; executed layout passes and virtual camera shots.Tracked live-action cameras and integrated VFX plates using PFTrack, Maya, and After Effects.\\Sequence & Integration Artist – Avatar SequelsLightstorm Entertainment | Manhattan Beach, California | 2017 – 2021Virtual Production Integration & Sequence ArtistPlayed a central role in bringing James Cameron’s Avatar sequels to life by connecting the digital worlds created by artists with the physical stages where actors performed. My work ensured that massive performance capture environments matched perfectly with the sets built on stage, allowing directors, crews, and editors to work seamlessly.ContributionsDirected the setup of large-scale stages and capture environments, including the groundbreaking underwater tank used in Avatar 2 & 3.Worked across multiple departments—art, construction, editorial, and production—to make sure everyone operated from the same accurate plan.Created visual layouts and documentation that guided construction crew