In 2017, Zack and Zach, friends from film school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, moved to Los Angeles to pursue their dreams. They started their business from humble beginnings, operating out of a truck without a liftgate, makeshift 1x3" shelving, and a four-foot square hole in the side. Despite these challenges, armed with Kino Flos and tungsten fresnels, they grew their client base and gradually upgraded to the latest LED technologies.
In 2019, Z&Z G&E was officially founded. With a new F550 Supercube truck, the business quickly gained momentum. However, just a few months later, the pandemic in 2020 brought unforeseen challenges. Despite this, Z&Z persevered and stayed afloat.
Today, Z&Z G&E continues to thrive and looks forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals who push the boundaries of technology and creativity in the industry. Follow our journey as we expand our fleet to accommodate a diverse range of projects.
Zachary Russell Bartlett was born in Lincoln and raised in the charming village of Pender, Nebraska. He attended the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, earning a BFA in Film and New Media with a minor in Film Studies. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2017, Bartlett has worked as a Gaffer on over 15 feature films and countless commercials, shorts, and music videos.
With a keen interest in emerging technologies, Bartlett is an enthusiastic user of the latest LED lighting and DMX systems. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys playing the banjo at local festivals and old-time jams, attending movie theaters, gaming, and spending quality time with his wife, Riley.
Zachary Trout was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He began his studies at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, majoring in Film Studies, before transferring into the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, where he earned a BFA in Film and New Media.
After moving to Los Angeles in 2017, Trout focused primarily on Key Gripping and Cinematography. In 2019, he met his wife, Erin, and they married in 2023. That same year, Trout achieved a significant milestone by serving as the Cinematographer on a feature film for the first time. Trout’s hobbies include photography, video games, board games, trivia, cooking, and singing karaoke with his wife.
