Jake Zortman

Background

About Jake Zortman

Jake is a versatile creative entrepreneur making his mark as an author, producer and director and director of photography. As the founder and owner of BackFocus, a production services company based in Santa Monica, CA, he’s produced or been the director of photography for countless productions of every type, including commercials, studio promotional campaigns, special features and feature documentaries. His diverse clientele includes all the major motion picture studios and networks. He’s also the CEO and Creative Director of Good Harbor Entertainment, an edutainment content company and publisher of his first novel, The Rise of The Legends (coming March 2024). Passionate about bringing ideas to life, Jake finds fulfillment in both crafting his own stories and collaborating with others to share theirs. Cinematography was his first love and the satisfaction he gets from lighting a scene, and the thrill of being put to the test on set with his team is as fun and inspiring as it was on his first day. His creative touch weaves through the realms of film production, entertainment, experiential campaigns and literature.