zander cole karlin

zander (they/them) works at the intersection of spirituality, documentary film, music, and liberatory movements. Their work is guided by the love from sacred wisdom traditions.


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I'd love to hear from you, whether it be inquiries to collaborate or to share what's on your heart.

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documentary film

experience

A RUN FOR MORE (2021) –– 82 mins
dir. Ray Whitehouse
• Social Impact Producer (Jan 2021 – June 2023)
• Assistant Editor (July 2019 - Jan 2021)
THE FIRST STEP (2021) –– 90 mins
dir. Brandon Kramer
• Post Production Assistant (June 2019 - May 2021)

Documentary Producer's Alliance member since 2023
Video Consortium member since 2022


additional experience

SACRED COMMUNITY PROJECT
• Project Manager and YouTube Manager (Jan 2023 - Present)
WALLACE HOUSE LIVINGSTON AWARD (2024)
dir. Ray Whitehouse
• Co-Producer and Co-Editor (March 2024)
UNTITLED DOCUMENTARY (2023)
dir. Maral Satari
• Production Assistant (Dec 2023)
BLUE WEDNESDAY (2023)
NYFA Production
• Production Assistant (June 2023)
LOVE SERVE REMEMBER FOUNDATION
• Editor and YouTube Manager (Oct 2020 - Jan 2023)

work

Hiding in the Bushies
director and editor

An Ode to pass
director and editor

a run for more: trailer
trailer editor

sacred community project
Editor and youtube manager

what is impact producing?

An Impact Producer's job is to utilize a film's core message to create connections in the real world and generate measurable impact.

what we've done so far...

As the Impact Prodcuer on A RUN FOR MORE, zander developed and executed the film's entire impact campaign.

about r4m

about r4m impact

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I know that many issues films address have been going on for much longer than one particular film's timeframe. That doesn't mean we can't find a way to use a film as a tool as part of the conversation.
I would love to do more of this work, so if you'd like to collaborate please reach out!

kirtan

ABOUT KIRTAN
Kirtan is a music-based spiritual practice. It consists of repeating the different mantras, or names of the divine to invoke a meditative state.

ZANDERS HISTORY
First discovering kirtan during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, kirtan has grown to become a central driving force in my life.
zander now leads kirtan across the country and accompanies seasoned wallahs.

If you'd like to organize a kirtan in your area please reach out!

upcoming events

Kirtan with Brooklyn Kirtan Collective
8 pm – Saturday, March 30
Abhaya Yoga DUMBO – 55 Prospect St, Brooklyn
Free, optional donation


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ethics + intentions = core tenents

Guided by the teachings of love, service, rememberance, and truth from Sri Neem Karoli Baba and Sri Siddhi Ma.

ethics

Accessibility lies at at the center of each of my endeavors, making sure to break through the barriers of red tape perpetuated by a misplaced focus on capital gain. This is realized through fostering diverse collaborations, and striving to offer opportunities and fair compensation for all.

My communication strategy is always based on truth. Speaking from a place of authenticity to move toward a space of mutual understanding.

intentions

I hope to reflect the complexity of our human experience by creating media that features honest stories through honest collaboration. It's vital that trans and non-binary folks are not only represented and understood on screen, through music and in spiritual circles, but warmly welcomed and stood up for in all contexts.

connection, communicating and meeting people where they are

I acknowledge that I am always learning and strive to grow through every encounter and experience.

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