Zoe Xandra is a Los Angeles-based producer, director, writer, and entrepreneur with a Master of Entertainment Industry Management from Carnegie Mellon University and over 10 years of experience in the film industry. She is the founder of Slow Drift Collective, a platform dedicated to amplifying female voices through film, and Steel City Props LLC, a women-run prop rental house serving the Pittsburgh film community. Passionate about psychological thrillers and grounded dramas, Zoe began her filmmaking journey at Point Park University, where she earned a B.F.A. in Cinema Arts and produced over 20 short films. Her work has received international acclaim across the independent festival circuit. Her film "Green Hat Diner" won “Best of Pittsburgh” at the Women in Film Pittsburgh Awards, and her horror short "What’s in the Forest" is currently streaming on Klipist. Zoe also has a strong background in digital marketing and social media, having created content for the Television Academy, Film Pittsburgh, and more. Her industry experience spans development, acquisitions, and distribution through roles at KINO, Mosaic Media Group, and Burr! Productions. She has also worked high-profile events such as the 2024 Emmy Awards and the Cannes Film Festival. Zoe’s mission is to produce impactful, female-driven stories while reshaping the entertainment industry into a more inclusive and socially conscious space.
