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WELCOME TO ZATORI  FILMS

We are the Zatorians, from planet Zatori, in a galaxy far, far away called Chicago. Where a diverse team of mostly Asian-American filmmakers came together to create something magical for you to enjoy. The majority of us are women who are passionate about making a difference. We vowed to dedicate our lives to producing one-of-a-kind and exciting projects. Our mission in this beautiful world is to advocate mental health awareness & helping underserved communities everywhere.

We are bringing our visions to life to provide you with quality entertainment. Let's connect!

PRE-
PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION

POST-PRODUCTION

ZATORI PROJECTS

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MAYA "The Sacrifice"

Written & Produced by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

SHORT CONCEPT/ FEATURE  FILM

(Horror Fantasy)

YEAR:  2019  |  Award-Winning Short Film

WE ARE PROUD OF THIS PASSION PROJECT. THE SHORT TEASER CONTINUES TO THRIVE, WINNING OVER 180 AWARDS & ACCOLADES IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD.

 

THIS PASSION PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS.

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THE LAST PRANK

Written & Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

SHORT CONCEPT/ PART OF ANTHOLOGY SERIES

(Psychological Mystery Thriller)

YEAR:  2019 | Award-Winning Short Film

THE SHORT CONCEPT RECEIVES AWARDS & ACCOLADES AND CONTINUES TO THRIVE IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD.

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DANIEL'S REINDEER

Written & Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

SHORT CONCEPT/ PART OF ANTHOLOGY SERIES

(Family Miracle Drama)

YEAR:  2020 | Award-Winning Short Film

THE SHORT CONCEPT RECEIVED AWARDS AND ACCOLADES IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD, CONTINUING TO THRIVE & RECOGNIZED.

MAYA MOVEMENT

REACH OUT  &  LISTEN PROJECT

(Docu-series)

Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

 

YEAR:  In Development

 

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GIDEON SKKY

Written by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

FEATURE  FILM/ ANIMATION

(Sci-Fi Fantasy)

YEAR:  In Development

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BLANK WALL

Written & Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

SHORT CONCEPT/ PART OF ANTHOLOGY SERIES

(Sci-fi Mystery)

YEAR:  2020  |  Award-Winning Short Film

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SHORT FILM CONTINUES TO THRIVE, WINNING OVER 60 AWARDS & ACCOLADES IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD. 

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LUNA-TIC

Written & Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

SHORT CONCEPT/ PART OF ANTHOLOGY  SERIES

(Sci-fi Thriller)

YEAR: 2021  |  Award-Winning Short Film

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SHORT CONCEPT CONTINUES TO THRIVE, WINNING OVER 80 AWARDS & ACCOLADES IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD.

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THE VLOGGER'S NIGHTMARE

Written & Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

SHORT CONCEPT/ PART OF ANTHOLOGY SERIES

(Suspense Thriller)

YEAR:  2022 I Award-winning Mobile Short Film

OUR FIRST BUT NOT THE LAST SMARTPHONE SHORT, WINNING SEVERAL AWARDS & EARNED ACCOLADES, & CONTINUING TO THRIVE IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD.

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RAVEN'S LAST PROPHECY

Written & Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado 

SHORT FILM/ PART OF A SERIES

(Horror Fantasy)

YEAR:  2022 | Award-winning Short Film

THE LATEST ADDITION TO OUR SHORT CONCEPT AND IS ALREADY WON AWARDS AND ACCOLADES IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD. GAINING POPULARITY AND CONTINUES TO THRIVE.

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I KILLED MYSELF

Written by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

FEATURE  FILM

(Psychological Thriller)

YEAR:  In Development

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YA YA

Written by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

FEATURE FILM

(Horror Suspense)

YEAR:  In Development

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UNLEASH YOUR INNER GODDESS

Produced by: Dr. Marina Kostina | Directed by: Maria Brenda Acopiado

COMMERCIAL TRAILER

(Fantasy)

 

YEAR:  2021 | Award-winning Trailer

THIS BEAUTIFUL TRAILER WON AWARDS AND ACCOLADES IN THE FILM FESTIVAL WORLD, GAINING POPULARITY AND CONTINUES TO THRIVE.

SERIES CONCEPTS
WE NEED YOUR HELP
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YEAR FOUNDED: 2019

 

No Small Potatoes is a non-profit organization (501c3) dedicated to Mental Health Awareness.​ Our mission is to promote, advocate, and spread awareness & tolerance.

​The foundation aims to raise money to support underprivileged communities everywhere.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

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MAYA Movement is a documentary film dedicated to Mental Health Awareness. Our mission is to promote and advocate awareness & tolerance through an artistic approach to help mental health communities.

 

Our team would like to thank you for your donations and support. Just a little help makes a difference in someone's life. Helping others is not a chore; it is the greatest gift. "THE POWER OF CARING SAVES LIVES! "

Please click the link below for our GoFundMe page.

MEDIA 

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM

MAYA The Sacrifice

LUNA-TIC

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM

BLANK WALL

Daniel's Reindeer

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM

The Vlogger's Nightmare

Raven's Last Prophecy

AWARD-WINNING COMMERCIAL TRAILER

WE ARE A PROUD ZATORIANS

MARIA BRENDA ACOPIADO

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | FOUNDER

Award-winning Director, Screenwriter, Producer, & Actress.  The Founder of an independent film production company in Chicago. A team of diverse minority filmmakers, the majority are female professionals, passionate about making a difference.

 

Maria was born and raised in the Philippines. She moved to the US in her early adulthood. As an immigrant, it was a struggle to fit in, and it took her longer to settle into her new home. Her overcoming abuse, criticism, and racial hate makes her who she is, a brave & strong woman. Maria is standing tall against all odds.

 

Her projects have been recognized and won various awards in the film festival circuit. A former President of the Chicago Eagles Wings Lions Club & a recipient of an exemplary community service certificate from Asian American Coalition of Chicago. She is also the founder of the newly-formed No Small Potatoes Foundation (501c3). A non-profit organization that advocates mental health awareness to help underserved communities everywhere. 

This passionate & dedicated filmmaker was highlighted along with her peers in 2020 as one of the emerging female filmmakers in Chicago. And was one of the invited speakers at the 2019 Period Day Rally.

 

Maria wears many hats. From writing, film directing, producing, acting, running her company and so much more. She continues to master her crafts and thrive in the industry she fell in love with. Her willingness to go above and beyond to get things done is one of her strong suits. Without a doubt, she will not stop learning & will continue to work harder to make her dreams a reality and will always be a student of life. Her favorite quote is, "Success is earned, not given."

SOME OF THE AWARDS

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CONTACT

CineCity Studios Chicago

2429 W 14th St, Suite 407

Chicago, IL, USA

Tel: (312) 724-6575

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