Our Team

  • Zane J.S. Johnson

    Writer & Director

    With a BA in English from the University of Virginia and an MFA in Film/Video from the California Institute of the Arts, Zane is a powerhouse of creativity, as adept at the writing desk as he is behind the camera. He has produced two independent features to date, as well as numerous short films, music videos, and social media accounts. He works closely with every client to make sure each project is both commercially viable as well as a true work of art.

  • Noel Herbert

    Film Composer & Producer

    With a BA in Music Composition from Falmouth University, Noel is capable of producing a truly remarkable variety of music, ranging from orchestral through-composition to synth layering. A true auditory chameleon, in addition to formal scoring, he excels as a top-line songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and popular music producer, capable in genres as varied as Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, EDM, Folk, and New Age. With a production studio prepped for ADR, voiceover work, foley, and music production, Noel represents a one-stop shop for giving your project mind-blowing sound design.

  • Josh Pennington

    Cinematographer & Gaffer

    For clients that are looking for true innovation in lighting and cinematic splendour, Josh is at your service. With a BFA from the College of Creative Studies in Michigan, Josh has been working on independent features in Los Angeles since 2018, and is Film Menagerie’s resident Sculptor of Light. Meticulous and insightful, Josh brings true intelligence into your project’s images, working closely with all other aspects of creative production to create visuals that truly resonate with your project’s underlying style and themes.