AT CUT TO CREATE, WE BELIEVE THAT STORY REIGNS SUPREME. THAT A PHOTO MAY BE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, BUT VIDEO CAN LIGHT A FIRE AND SPAWN A MOVEMENT. THAT ENGAGING STORIES ARE NOT HARD TO FIND, BUT YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE RIGHT MIX OF CURIOSITY AND EMPATHY TO FIND THEM.
We want to collaborate with you. Tell us your story, and together let’s find new ways of communicating your message to make a real impact.
Cut To Create is a full-service media resource based out of Houston, Texas, for businesses, organizations, and individuals. We handle all your video production needs - including animated videos that explain your software, corporate documentaries to communicate your company culture, Kickstarter or fundraising videos, commercials, feature length documentaries, and everything in between. At Cut To Create, we align high-quality video content that resonates globally with a personal, yet professional approach, differentiating our services from standard media companies. Throughout every step of the process, Cut to Create's team of experienced professionals work in collaboration with you, with our goal to give your brand an end product that exceeds your expectations.
Meet the Team
Cut To Create's ragtag gang of misfits come together to create a cohesive team of passionate storytellers.
Zach Jankovic
Founder, Lead Director
Born and raised in Houston, TX, Zach is an H-Town boy through and through. After receiving a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder film school, Zach worked as an editor and producer for companies in Boulder, Aspen, and Los Angeles. In 2011, Zach moved back to Houston to start Cut To Create with the goal of creating meaningful and exciting media content while giving his clients an incredible customer service...
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Producer and Brand Strategist
Angela Lee is a writer and producer who has been telling Houston's stories since relocating from NYC in 2012. A graduate of Columbia University, Angela's work has been featured by Mashable, the Huffington Post, and Buzzfeed. When given the opportunity, Angela loves jumping in front of the camera as well, she does voice over work, and she regularly performs and teaches long-form improv comedy.
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Producer
Jennifer has been writing and producing corporate documentaries for longer than she will let us reveal! She received her Bachelors in Fine Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University and has produced live events, broadcasts, and videos all over the globe. She tackles everything from budget development and set design to scriptwriting and managing all stages of production. Jennifer also likes to bake bread, scuba dive, and attend live events...
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Cinematographer
Esteban began his journey at the University Of Houston, where his love for cinematography was born. He began working with local production companies on everything from commercials to event documentaries to set building for music videos. Esteban has worked on many aspects of the industry but specializes as a director of photography. He enjoys using his skills for narratives, brand marketing, commercials, and event documentaries.
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Cinematographer
Rob Neilson is an award-winning filmmaker born on Long Island NY and is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts. He has since emigrated to Houston Texas and in his spare time enjoys shooting both video and hockey pucks. You can view his work at www.robmneilson.com & www.savagehenryfilms.com
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Cinematographer
Scott is a hard-working, dedicated and very organized freelance camera operator and editor with over 10 years experience in the Houston market shooting and editing award-winning corporate and commercial videos, music videos, and short films.
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Production Sound Engineer
Scott always enjoyed playing with a video camera and creating his own movies as a little boy. He got a Bachelor's Degree at St. Edward's University in Austin in Computer Science and Photo Communications. Scott’s career began in Houston right after college when he realized his desire to pursue video production as a lifestyle.
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Post-Production Supervisor
Kara found her calling as a film editor at an early age. Her love of storytelling and all things cinema brought her to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she received a BA in Film Studies. While honing her skills as an editor, she began to flourish as a post-production coordinator for TV and Documentary film production. With 10+ years of experience in the post-production industry, she is a vital part of the C2C team, helping...
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Lead Colorist
Brittany began her career in live television before finishing her BA in media production at the University of Houston. Since graduating, she’s found her calling as an editor and has been producing and editing award-winning content in the Houston area for the last seven years. Whether you need fresh content to boost your brand, or cute cat videos to show that one coworker to fill the awkward silence in the break room, Brittany enjoys shaping...
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Lead Motion Graphics Artist
After 10 years as an art director and special effects artist in Hollywood, Bao has returned to Houston to put down roots and support the growing, local filmmaking community. Bao hopes to help build proper exposure for local artists, businesses, and uplift ideas that deserve to be heard.
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Licensed Drone Operator
Stephanie Marett
Art Director
Motion Giraffx
Animation Partner
Know what happens when you team up with our animation studio? Your customers will know who you are and why you rock — in just a snap. That’s the visceral power of visual content: video animation, explainer videos, 2D and 3D motion graphics, and more. We do it all, and we’re wizards at it.
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Audio Post Partner
Cristopher Bourque specializes in audio mixing for film, television & web (7.1, 5.1 & stereo), as well as music recording, mixing and mastering.
From full length features to five second logos or bands to classical ensembles. If it involves sound, Qūe Sound can help you.
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