
Newt Zonifay is a director, editor, actor, and filmmaker whose work comes from a lifelong passion for cinema. Raised in Dallas, Texas, Newt began making films as a kid and has spent every year since sharpening a personal, hands-on approach to storytelling. Making at least a short film every year. Over the years, Newt has created several short films, developing a signature style working across directing, editing, and performance, shaping stories from concept to final cut. With multiple projects already completed, Newt is now developing a slate of larger films. These upcoming works aim to expand on a cinematic depth with a efficient but sincere emotion reflecting a filmmaker growing in scope while staying rooted in the DIY creativity that sparked everything. Newt continues to build a body of work defined by imagination, persistence, and a deep love of movies.
We Wish 2026
as The Young Man, Director, Editor, Writer
The Mic And The Latex Man 2026
as "Themself", Director, Editor, Writer
Electric Ave. 2024
as Dorian, Director, Editor, Writer, Cinematography
Mighty Ascension 2023
as Running Neighbor, Director, Editor, Cinematography, Writer
Dream Dealer 2022
as Chason's Body, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematography
Credits from TMDB.