About Trah Film
Trah Film: Imagination is our Industry
Trah Film is an award winning entertainment company that
was founded by Dave Zani in 2004 while a student at Quinnipiac
University.
However, The foundations of Trah Film can be traced back to 1999
when Dave started making short films and animations under the names
Dream Moon Productions (1999-2000), Moon Fruit Productions (2001-2002) and
for a very short time, Pride Aside Productions (2003). He finally
settled on Trah Film in 2004.
Since the beginning, Trah Film has been focused on making unique and
original films that steer away from the norm. Dedicated to making…cool stuff.
As of 2009 Dave has served on the Advisory Board for the Long Island Film
Festival, providing creative assistance for the festival and helping
to support independent film.





was founded by Dave Zani in 2004 while a student at Quinnipiac
University.
However, The foundations of Trah Film can be traced back to 1999
when Dave started making short films and animations under the names
Dream Moon Productions (1999-2000), Moon Fruit Productions (2001-2002) and
for a very short time, Pride Aside Productions (2003). He finally
settled on Trah Film in 2004.
Since the beginning, Trah Film has been focused on making unique and
original films that steer away from the norm. Dedicated to making…cool stuff.
As of 2009 Dave has served on the Advisory Board for the Long Island Film
Festival, providing creative assistance for the festival and helping
to support independent film.
Contact Dave at dczani@trahfilm.com
What other people have to say:
“David is one of the most diligent, attentive people in our facility
and has the best attitude. I highly recommend him for any audio/visual work.”
-Jim Occhiuto , VP Technology & Engineering , Showtime Networks Inc.
“David is one of the most diligent, attentive people in our facility
and has the best attitude. I highly recommend him for any audio/visual work.”
-Jim Occhiuto , VP Technology & Engineering , Showtime Networks Inc.
“Dave’s like the Robert Rodriguez of the Independent Animation World.”
- James Hereth, Writer/Animator/Producer, Hyper Image Animation Studios
"In an age of reality TV animator, Dave Zani, has created
something that is fresh, fun and original."
-Michael Helman, Executive Director, Williamsburg International Film Festival
"David has a creative ability combined with a strong work ethic,
He is willing to do what is necessary to get the project completed."
- Matthew Panepinto, Director, Hellespont Films
“Dave is an extremely talented Director & Animator,
He’s a one-man circus of creativity”
- Chris Cooke, Founding Director, Long Island Film Festival.
“David is an exceptionally talented film editor. His professionalism,
creativity, positive attitude and attention to detail are all remarkable.”
- Deirdre Lorenz, Executive Producer, Thira Films LLC
- James Hereth, Writer/Animator/Producer, Hyper Image Animation Studios
"In an age of reality TV animator, Dave Zani, has created
something that is fresh, fun and original."
-Michael Helman, Executive Director, Williamsburg International Film Festival
"David has a creative ability combined with a strong work ethic,
He is willing to do what is necessary to get the project completed."
- Matthew Panepinto, Director, Hellespont Films
“Dave is an extremely talented Director & Animator,
He’s a one-man circus of creativity”
- Chris Cooke, Founding Director, Long Island Film Festival.
“David is an exceptionally talented film editor. His professionalism,
creativity, positive attitude and attention to detail are all remarkable.”
- Deirdre Lorenz, Executive Producer, Thira Films LLC





