Ernie Zahn

Filmmaker · Producer · Open Source Advocate

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Selected Work

An Honest Trade
The Source
Indigenize the Plate
ProTalk
Mother's Day
The Art of Work
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About

Ernie Zahn

Over 20 years of experience, 30+ official selections across the world, with work featured and awarded at Academy Award-qualifying festivals. As a producer and generalist my mission is to rally masterful specialists to create something that we can all be proud of, connects with audiences, and brings something to the screen that wasn't there before.

Beyond the camera, I am a passionate advocate for open-source technology, open standards, and open knowledge. I'm dedicated to contributing to a future with more community-owned and community-maintained solutions for a sustainable society and planet.

Skills

Producing Directing Grant Writing Strategy Business Administration

Accolades

  • 1

    Filmmakers Without Borders Fellowship

    2015 · Film Education Program
  • 2

    Best Director

    Las Cruces Film Festival · The Art of Work (2023)
  • 3

    Best Short Film

    Beloit Queer Shorts Film Festival · Liminal Spaces (2025)
  • 4

    Public Media Fund Awardee

    Vision Maker Media · Indigenize the Plate (2023)
  • 5

    Official Selection

    LA Skins Fest · Mother's Day (2023)
  • 6

    Featured Filmmaker

    Smithsonian National Museum · Nahasdzaan (2022)
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Thoughts

May 2026

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Get in Touch

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