Zak Lee Guarnaccia spent six years in the Academy of Art and studied photography in Italy. Zak has appeared in numerous films and television series and he is well experienced on both sides of the camera, having a strong, functional understanding on how to construct action. With his unique and inventive way, he will continue work in acting and collaborate as a fight choreographer and stuntman to develop films and TV projects. "Rules" is Zak's debut as director. He is also an accomplished screenwriter and has produced numerous short films and entered several film festivals.
Zak is an award winning actor and has been nominated for "best fight choreographer" at the AOF-Film Festival 2009. Winner- Best Actor 2003 Digital Video Festival for "The Boss", Breakout Action Star Award Nominees 2006 Action on Film International Film Festival and Official competition selection for "An Italian Take-Out" He was a multiple Italian champion and won the European Championships title twice as well the International Championships, and fitness expert with several successful exercise videos on the market.
This rugged performer possesses the passion of Antonio Banderas and the intensity of Gary Oldman, along with a dash of an Italian attitude thrown in for spice. Also Zak's comedic actor talent get revealed in the romantic comedy feature film, Everybody Wants To Be Italian, guest starred on prime time TV show Medium (NBC) as serial killer Julian Piers and on General Hospital as Brenda's entourage just to mention a few.
He began with the aspirations to teach children's and adults karate and kick-boxing and well being in fitness, and demonstrate he's expertise on the big screen. He owned and works as group fitness manager on two sports clubs in Italy and develops and teaches the K2F fitness program at Spectrum Clubs, Bodies in Motion, 24 hour Fitness and many more. He have been in training nearly all his life. Has he studied with such renowned masters and champions: Hirokazu Kanazawa, Toshio Yamada, world kick boxer champion Dev Barrett, the legendary kick boxing champion, Benny "the Jet" Urquidez and world kick boxer champion Peter "Sugarfoot" Cunningham. Zak also spent time in China perfecting his moves and forms through rigorous training at the Shaolin temple with the Monk Liang Yiquan, and train in Wing Tsun under the W.T.O. organization founded by Master Leung Ting and continues to train in Filipino martial arts under Guru Daniel Inosanto
During the tough times, and in a moment of desperation, Zak considered acting in adult films, but as much as he loves the ladies, this was the only time he didn't have enough guts to go through with it. As Zak reached several times the rock bottom of his life -- losing everything, but not his will, health or happiness -- with his dream of filmmaking he's now committed to helping others. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the "Rules" DVD will benefit the Homeless Not Toothless Organization founded by Dr. Jay Grossman in 1992, Homeless Not Toothless is a 501c(3) non-profit program providing free dental care to the homeless and under-served. Along with actress Sharon Stone, Homeless Not Toothless is committed to building a dental and medical clinic for the 28,000 children in foster care. Learn more about HNT and the way to support its effort at www.homelessnottoothless.org.
This unique, Independent filmmaker resembles a super hero coming out from a comic book to keep a close eye, braking the rules, telling his personal story and the making of his action film with a few thousand dollars; but is not a hero, as heroes follow rules.
Zak Lee Guarnaccia, as an independent, restless entrepreneur of the entertainment industry is the Owner/Executive of a new production company: LightRow Pictures (www.LightRow.com) and currently has seven feature films in development, to be completed over the next four years. The first two projects slated are a perfect showcase for Zak's talent. "The Next Big Hit" is a unique and brilliant concept of a martial arts musical comedy. It already has notable celebrity interest: Mr. Russell Wong from "The Mummy," "Romeo Must Die" and "Joy Luck Club"; and Lou Ferrigno (the Hulk). "The Cook and The Thief" is a fast paced slapstick family action comedy, and will reveal Zak as an Italian Jackie Chan. Preproduction for the first film is scheduled for mid 2011.
LightRow Pictures will introduce and promote all seven films throughout 2011 and 2012 in several film markets and events. The titles are REGENERX action/adventure/sci-fi/comic, ARTNET action/crime/mystery/thriller, ANONYMOUS action/drama/thriller, RULES 2 action/drama/thriller, FULL BLAST action/thriller, THE NEXT BIG HIT and THE COOK AND THE THIEF.
"Rules" latest domestic release on DVD is January 4, 2011, and is already available on rulesfilm.com, Amazon.com, Best Buy, and Sears.