Zachary Wanerman

With over a decade of experience in the film and digital media industry, Zachary is a versatile Director of Development at Mandalay Pictures, where he sources and develops stories and IP for film and television projects. Zachary has a proven track record of delivering engaging and innovative content for diverse audiences.

Zachary started his career as a P.A. for Adam McKay and Will Ferrell's web endeavor, Funny or Die and Gary Sanchez Productions, and then worked as an assistant, then development executive and associate Producer for Shane Black, the writer and director of LETHAL WEAPON, KISS KISS BANG BANG, THE NICE GUYS, and IRON MAN 3. Zachary has also independently produced award-winning films such as KEEPING COMPANY and THE DUEL.

His skills include story development, production and creative direction. Zachary holds degrees in Entrepreneurship and Screenwriting from Indiana University Bloomington. He is driven by a vision to create compelling and original stories that resonate with the cultural zeitgeist to entertain and inspire viewers.

This summer, Mandalay Pictures is releasing along with A24 and Apple HIGH AND LOW directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington. In addition , Zachary recently received a big action movie green-lit at Columbia Pictures that will go into production this summer for a 2026 release.