About

Zeshaan Younus is an award-winning writer, producer, and director based in Orange County, CA. He is a first-generation American filmmaker whose father was born in Pakistan and mother was born in Mexico. Through his art, Zeshaan aims to collaboratively explore esoteric and existential narrative themes.

Zeshaan’s decades-long obsessions (the occult, black metal, and the work of Terrence Malick) drive his creative choices and serve as a unique personal lens. His short film exploring the alien abduction phenomenon, PREFIGURED, was acquired by DUST, the sci-fi division of independent studio Gunpowder & Sky.

In November 2022, Zeshaan completed principal photography on his debut feature, THE BUILDOUT (distributed by Ethos Releasing). In summer 2024, he began production on his sophomore feature, I’VE SEEN ALL I NEED TO SEE (currently in post).

Zeshaan is also a musician, photographer, and motorcycle enthusiast. Outside of his artistic explorations, he has an established career in government relations and serves in leadership roles for multiple non-profit organizations.

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