Stories worth telling deserve to be told well
Los Angeles
based, working globally
Zack Sparky Studio is an independent, filmmaker-led creative studio with a slightly excessive obsession with what makes people pay attention.
Every project starts by looking beyond the obvious, finding what makes the story interesting, and turning it into something people actually want to watch.
No unnecessary noise.
Just good stories, told well.
Meet Dessie
FOUNDER. MOSTLY EDITOR. ALSO PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
The one obsessing over your story.
A director by training, an editor by instinct.
15+ years of experience across documentaries, branded content, music videos, and narrative films.
Story-driven editing, creative post-production, and thoughtful collaboration that brings visions to life.
“I find the little moments that make a big difference… What I’m chasing on every project is the moment when an edit clicks and the story comes together… Every project I take on is handled personally, held to the same standard, and given the time it deserves. “
Nice words. Not Mine.
The best part of what I do? The people I work with. Here’s what a few of them have to say.
“From the very beginning, Dessie understood not just what I wanted my videos to look like, but how I wanted them to feel. She brought a level of clarity and intention I couldn’t quite find on my own. Her edits don’t just show the product; they create a mood. Everything feels more cohesive, more thoughtful, more like me. There’s a quiet confidence in the way she works. I always felt supported, understood, and taken seriously.”
— Vera Gosic
Owner, L’amour Fou Print Shop
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dessie for over 15 years, and she has consistently been an outstanding editor. Dessie is exceptionally creative, reliable, and flexible, with a great ability to bring ideas to life. She understands the vision behind every project, adapts to changing needs, and always delivers high-quality work on time. She is a true professional and someone I can always count on. I highly recommend her.
— Aundré Johnson
Producer/Director
“We absolutely love Dessie! Dessie has edited five projects for us, and every time we have been amazed by how well she can capture our essence and our message. We keep coming back because she has a wonderful eye for details as well as the connections necessary to tell our story. It is always a pleasure working with her, not only because she produces awesome work but also because she is just wonderful to work with as a person. Thank you, Dessie! An excellent editor is essential for any great project, and we feel super lucky and grateful to have found you.”
— Isabelle & Corinna Cott
Our Truth
“Dessie is immensely talented, caring, and full of problem-solving abilities. Far beyond the basics of showing up on time and delivering on time, I experience her wisdom, experience, and artistry as attributes that I can rely upon in my business life to create video messages and images that bring our clients and us to a level of professionalism that is respected. Thank you, Dessie, for always being there for us.”
— Sharon Bailey Beckett
Managing Partner, Brand Orbit
“Dessie was an incredible asset. Her broad range of skills and incredible professionalism enabled us to leverage a lot of our other skilled artists and technology to new levels. I recommend her heartily and without reservation.”
— Joe Gill
Director of Post-Production, Jack 9
LESS NOISE. MORE LASTING IMPRESSIONS.
LESS NOISE. MORE LASTING IMPRESSIONS.
Because getting noticed is one thing. Being remembered is another.
Dessie beautifully wove together the personal journeys of five survivors into one powerful, cohesive story that captured how Laura’s House helps change the odds for survivors and their families. Her work was a meaningful part of our 32nd Annual Gala… Dessie’s talent, creativity, and dedication truly brought these stories to life, and we cannot thank her enough!
— Lina Pham
Laura's House, Creative Director
Because getting noticed is one thing. Being remembered is another.
“Dessie is a very hardworking professional that anyone should, just simply put, be very grateful to have on their team. She is the best!”
— Daniel Saxlid
Supervising Sound Editor - Sound Designer
“I have worked with Dessie for over a decade. Dessie is a consummate professional in what she does. I could not be happier. She took our video editing work to a whole new level. I can always count on her to enable the realization of even seemingly impossible deadlines. I would highly recommend her without hesitation to anyone lucky enough to have her services.”
— Sanusi Umar, MD
DrU Hair & Skin Clinic
“Dessie's editing is cutting-edge but at the same time very classy-looking. She is fun to work with and intellectually top-notch. Definitely someone to watch.”
— William Ashford
Composer at The Music Collective
LONG FORM - DOCUMENTARIES -
LONG FORM - DOCUMENTARIES -
INTERVIEWS - PODCAST - BRANDED -
INTERVIEWS - PODCAST - BRANDED -
SHORT FORM - MUSIC VIDEOS -
SHORT FORM - MUSIC VIDEOS -
SHORT FILM - SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT -
SHORT FILM - SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT -
A FEW GOOD STORIES.
A little bit of everything, handled with care.
Good Company
Getting in touch may have creative side effects.
