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WELCOME TO ZATORI  FILMS

We are the Zatorians. A diverse team of mostly Asian-American filmmakers. The majority are female professionals who are passionate about making a difference. We dedicate our lives to producing one-of-a-kind and rewarding projects. Our mission is to advocate mental health awareness by helping underserved communities everywhere.

We bring visions to life. Our goal is to provide you with quality entertainment. Connect with us!

PRE-
PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION

POST-PRODUCTION

OUR PROJECTS

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MAYA "The Sacrifice"

FEATURE  FILM

(Horror Fantasy)

YEAR:  2019  |  Award-Winning Short Concept

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

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THE LAST PRANK

SHORT FILM/ PART OF A SERIES

(Psychological Thriller)

YEAR:  2019 | Award-Winning Short Concept

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

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DANIEL'S REINDEER

SHORT FILM/ PROOF OF CONCEPT

(Family Miracle)

YEAR:  2020 | Award-Winning Short Concept

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

ABOUT
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MAYA MOVEMENT

REACH OUT & LISTEN PROJECT

(Docu-series)

 

YEAR:  In Development

 

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GIDEON SKKY

FEATURE  FILM

(Sci-Fi Fantasy)

YEAR:  In Development

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BLANK WALL

SHORT FILM/ PART OF A SERIES

(Sci-fi Mystery Thriller)

YEAR:  2020  |  Award-Winning Short Concept

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

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LUNA-TIC

SHORT FILM/ PART OF A 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

SHORT FILM/ PROOF OF CONCEPT

(Psychological Thriller)

YEAR:  2022 I Award-winning Short Concept

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

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RAVEN'S LAST PROPHECY

SHORT FILM/ PART OF A SERIES

(Psychological Thriller)

YEAR:  2022 | Award-winning Short Concept

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

FEATURE  FILM

(Psychological Thriller)

YEAR:  In Development

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YA -YA

FEATURE FILM

(Horror)

YEAR:  In Development

SERIES CONCEPT
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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.

ABOUT

THANK YOU

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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 everywhere.

 

Our team would like to thank you for your donations and support. 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

NOMINATED 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 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."

AWARDS

BEST SHORT

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BEST FANTASY

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BEST DRAMA

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BEST TRAILER

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BEST SCI-FI

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BEST EDITING

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BEST HAIR 

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BEST MOBILE

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BEST HORROR

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BEST DIRECTOR

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BEST MAKE-UP

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BEST SOUND

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BEST THRILLER

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BEST VFX

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BEST ENSEMBLE

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BEST SFX

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Chicago, IL, USA

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