Stitched was brought to life through a $72,000 Kickstarter campaign and a devoted group of hyper-passionate filmmakers and friends, called the SNITCHES. Shot over 45 days in the Texas heat, the film was carried by a crew so committed, sixteen of them got matching stitch tattoos.
Zach Goodwin is a San Antonio-born filmmaker and graduate of the New York Film Academy, where he earned his BFA in Filmmaking. At just 21, he wrote, directed, and produced Stitched, his debut feature—an emotionally charged exploration of identity, family, and the way gossip shapes our understanding of one another. The film was inspired by a personal falling out with friends and a deep desire to tell stories rooted in emotional honesty. Prior to Stitched, Zach was awarded the Audience Award for Best High School Short at SXSW, an early milestone that affirmed his commitment to independent storytelling and cemented his voice as a rising Texas filmmaker.
Zachary Heygood is a filmmaker, actor, and 1st Assistant Director from Dallas, TX. He earned his BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he gained extensive experience in acting and stage management. After relocating to Los Angeles, he completed his MFA in Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. Since then, Heygood has worked across independent features and shorts, including serving as Co-Director and 1st AD on the Texas-made ensemble drama Stitched. Known for his ability to balance creative collaboration with logistical precision, he continues to build a dynamic career as a director, writer, acting coach, and department coordinator.
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