Zachary Beckler

Zachary Beckler is an Associate Lecturer and Graduate Program Coordinator at the University of Central Florida’s Film and Mass Media Program, specializing in narrative genre cinema, digital post-production, and sound design. He teaches courses in production and cinema studies and contributes to curriculum development.

• M.F.A. in Film (University of Central Florida, 2014)
• B.F.A. in Film Production (University of Central Florida)

His research focuses on narrative genre cinema, post-production workflows, and sound design. His award-winning films, including Interior and Where Is Alice?, explore digital filmmaking techniques and horror cinema aesthetics.

• 2015 Grand Jury Prize for Best Horror Feature (Shriekfest Film Festival)
• 2014 Best Florida Feature (Freak Show Horror Film Festival)
• 2013 Jury Selection (Brouhaha Film and Video Showcase)

He contributes to academic governance as Chair of the Undergraduate Film Curriculum Committee and serves as a Film B.F.A. Portfolio Reviewer.