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, writer, and director driven towards storytelling across film, photography, and digital media. A graduate of the New York Film Academy’s BFA program, he wrote, directed, and produced his debut feature Stitched at just 21, a deeply personal ensemble drama exploring identity, family, and the ripple effects of gossip, which premiered at WorldFest-Houston and won the Gold Remi Award for Best First Feature. His work first gained recognition when he won the Audience Award for Best High School Short at SXSW in 2019, launching a career that now spans indie features, vertical series for mobile platforms that generate over 100 million views, and professional credits as a producer and 1st AD.
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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