Jason Zada

Jason Zada is an Emmy-winning director, screenwriter and digital-storytelling pioneer whose work spans feature films, immersive experiences and viral interactive campaigns. He first gained widespread recognition for the interactive short experience Take This Lollipop, a Facebook-connected horror concept that became one of the fastest-growing applications of its time.

Building on roots in early game-design and digital advertising, Jason co-founded the digital agency Evolution Bureau (EVB) and later transitioned into feature filmmaking. His directorial debut, The Forest (2016), opened in US theatres and reflected his signature blend of genre storytelling and technological innovation.

Known for pushing the boundaries of how story, audience and technology intersect, Jason’s work consistently explores what it means to engage viewers in new, participatory ways. He has been named one of Adweek/Creativity’s “Top 50” most influential creative personalities and continues to evolve the craft of multi-screen storytelling.