Zuzana Martinkova
Zuzana Martinkova is a Line Producer and VFX Producer based in Los Angeles, known for her meticulous attention to detail and creative drive in film production. She currently serves as a Visual Effects Producer at Paramount, coordinating VFX shot lists, reviewing batches of work, and ensuring technical and visual accuracy across projects. With a hybrid background in line production and VFX, Zuzana seamlessly bridges the organizational and creative aspects of filmmaking to deliver high-quality, visually compelling content.
Her professional philosophy blends rigorous production management with a commitment to authentic storytelling. Zuzana approaches producing as a builder’s role—breaking scripts into actionable plans, anticipating challenges, and ensuring even the smallest technical details, such as muzzle flashes or visual continuity, meet the highest standards. She values kindness, awareness of diverse perspectives, and the authentic representation of stories on screen, prioritizing socially meaningful narratives alongside production excellence.
Zuzana began her career in film in 2019, producing short films, music videos, and documentaries. Her work has received festival recognition, including a short film exploring autism that was nominated at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. She holds a master’s degree in Film and Media Production from the New York Film Academy and a producing certificate from UCLA. A journalist by training, Zuzana also studied in Scotland and continues to support professional communities through Women in Film and IATS union involvement.
• UCLA
• New York Film Academy
• Women in Film
• Cliched Wednesdays Radio
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering this industry to be ready to work hard and stand their ground, especially in male-dominated environments. Fight for accurate representation in storytelling, leverage your education and professional networks, and don’t be afraid to assert yourself when it matters.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in my work and personal life are empathy, awareness, and authentic storytelling. I am deeply passionate about creating projects that raise understanding of disabilities—one of my most meaningful experiences was producing a short film about non-verbal autism, inspired by my non-verbal autistic brother, to help audiences better understand how non-verbal individuals process grief.