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Jeffrey Paul Zweig II (Zicominc)
Director, Writer, Producer, and Actor for Zweig Independent Productions, formerly Zi-Com Productions and ZiCom/ST Films.

Personal History
Born In Merrillville, Indiana on September 2nd 1985 to Jeff Sr. and Marilyn, the 2nd of two children. A product of the early A.D.D./A.D.H.A.D era. He was swept up in the early Ritilain crazy as a child until 2001 when after several attempts at changing the medication, he dropped it cold. "That was probably one of the worst periods of my life, those six to twelve months, not only because I was going through withdrawal of the meds, but with that came the task of actually trying to sort out myself socially and mentally without that dependency."

In middle school he joined the school Band and the school Jazz Band and continuously did community musical theater. In high school joined the Pirate News Network (P.N.N.), the in house production studio of the Merrillville High School as well as the Dramatic Society. This is where he also founded the beginnings of his production company Zi-Com Productions.

He attended Indiana University of Bloomington from 2004 to 2006 originally for Communications and Culture, then switched to Telecommunications before he transfered to Indiana State University of Terre Haute for Radio/TV/Film. He completed an internship with Escape Artists in L.A., California in the summer of 2007 and intends to graduate from Indiana State University in the summer or fall of 2008.

Plans After Graduation
Jeff has let known of a few options he has investigated,

"I'm definitely moving out of the state within those first six months... despite some protest from personal parties... it's time I got out there and dug my niche. I've got things I want to do, and unfortunately Indiana most likely will not offer what I seek..." "Texas.. I've got friends there, and they're going well..." "When i interned in Cali, I really enjoyed myself there. I felt good being there for a lot of reasons... plus I have family there who have some similar goals to mine, so that will make things interesting..." "Before I move, I'm planning on spending about a month around Indiana, visiting with friends, mainly old ones that I've not gotten to see a whole lot recently. How much time spent on that depends on the school situation unfortunately, and if there's anything going on anywhere else that would require my immediate relocation..."

Since his completion in August of 2008, a lot of his time has been spent in NorthWest Indiana living on his own as more of a personal retreat from his last film endeavor and trying to shake off the college academic schedule and lifestyle he'd been accustomed to for the last 4 1/2 years. His plans to travel to Texas have since been voided.

January 2009 he moved out to Los Angeles, California to try to re-ignite his screenwriting passion. He has since been noted of becoming a quarter finalist for the 13th Annual Fade In Screenwriting competition.

2007 - Health Degradation
During the filming of "Felix and the Goon Squad" in the fall of 2007 he suffered many health problems from the stress of producing and filming the movie. From extreme exhaustion to extreme sleep deprivation. The most threatening news came when it was discovered his spine was bent from either the film's many physically intensive sequences or a car accident prior to filming. He reported alternating pain in his chest and back as well as labored breathing.

He eventually recovered from the condition and symptoms that followed after two months of chiropractic work.

2008 - Weight Problems
After a severe bout with food poisoning, Jeff took the opportunity from having to alter his eating habits for a more proportionally correct diet combined with regular exercise after Felix wrapped. "It's time to get back to where I was before college... It was while producing Felix that I realized that I had really let myself go, and a lot of the work i put into myself in California was gone for the most part."

Career History

 * in 2000 he founded 3Men and a Camera Company with Nolan Buck and Aaron He`bert
 * in 2002 he founded Zi-Com Productions
 * In 2004 he worked on the show 'MTV Prom Date'
 * in early 2004 he Wrote, Produced, Directed, and Starred in his first indie film "A Hero Lost"
 * In late 2004 he Produced, Directed, and Starred in the unknown underground favorite "The Sickener"
 * In late 2005 he was set to produce and direct 'Dark Knight of Gail' which failed when an actress gave herself a minor concussion. By the time the role was recast, the project was killed.
 * In early 2006 plans were rolling for a remake of 'A Hero Lost' and a sequel to it dubbed 'G3', but was killed after numerous casting problems.
 * Announced in 2006 two new films "Risen" and "Ghostbusters: Indiana". Dark Knight of Gail was questioned again. He had no comment at the time. It was also announced that he would be taking a small role in "Risen". Also was announced was the opening of Orange Chair Productions and their first DVD release would be for a local punk Band: The Static Idols.
 * Released "RISEN" on October 31st with positive results from ISU students and Bloomington, Indiana community.
 * 'Ghostbusters: Indiana' was canceled due to time/budget constraints, and casting problems.
 * Late 2006 - Announced the works of a couple low key films: The Static Idols: Little Sister and a Untitled Detective story. Also pushed back was the release date of the Idols DVD.
 * 2007 - Announced the Development of the third Gauntlet film: "The Gauntlet Legacy" slated for a 2009 Release.
 * July 2007 - Announced that "Legacy" will be postponed due to script difficulties. Following this development, "Felix and the Goon Squad" is to be developed and begin production in September. Jeff would be executive producing and starring.
 * Late September 2007 - Begins production on "Felix"
 * November 2007 - Filming Wraps; Post-Production Begins
 * December 2007 - Health problems arise. Reports that he will be taking time off to recoup and develop new projects.
 * 2008

June - Attended the Great American Pitchfest with good experiences but little professional result.

July - Returned to NWI for his retreat.

January - Moved to Los Angeles, CA.
 * 2009

Most Recent Roles

 * (indie film) The Station: "Donnie"
 * (indie film)Felix and the Goon Squad: "Clark" (Executive Producer)
 * (indie film)Risen: "Steve" (Director, Storyboard Artist, Producer)
 * (indie film)The Sickener: Elliot Webster/Gauntlet (Director,Producer)
 * (indie film)A Hero Lost: Elliot Webster/The Gauntlet (Director,Writer,Producer)
 * (theater)The Laramie Project: Ensamble Cast (1st in state competition)
 * (theater)RAGTIME: Harry Houdini
 * (theater)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Zebulen