JTZ
JESSA TIANA ZARUBICA
Director + Writer + Producer
Somthin' Extra Entertainment
We are a full-scale production company creating bold, action-driven, genre-bending films, TV, and digital series that challenge the status quo and inspire audiences to discover their inner hero. Rooted in diversity and authenticity, our stories bring relatable heroes to life in thrilling, high-concept narratives tailored for a new generation of audiences
Where epic action, humor, heart and heroism collide.
Mission
At the heart of our mission is to usher in a new era of storytelling where heroes are as diverse and relatable as the world we live in. Through our films, TV shows, and digital series, we aim to empower people to see themselves as the heroes the world needs. And, thus revive the golden era of action, thriller, and genre-based cinema while catering to a fresh wave of movie-goers in a landscape dominated by intellectual property, real-life narratives, and marketing-driven strategies.
What Sets Us Apart
Our unique approach lies in combining a marketing-first mindset with a focus on existing IP, true stories, and original concepts. By spotlighting heroes who are relatable and diverse, we tap into a built-in audience and breathe fresh life into popular genres like action, thriller, and horror. Our strategy is to create commercially viable, highly marketable films that resonate with a broad spectrum of viewers, including women, LGBTQAI+, and diverse individuals.
Our Model
We thrive within a competative budget range, crafting high-concept, contained narratives within sellable genres such as action, thrillers, and various genre-based concepts. Our characters are multi-layered and diverse, designed to be instantly recognizable and universally relatable, making it easy for audiences to root for them.
The Vision
We're committed to delivering visceral action sequences that transcend CGI-dependency, opting for authentic, impactful violence and palpable tension. Our plots and storylines are designed to ignite excitement and anticipation, reminiscent of the elements that have historically packed theaters. Whether on streaming platforms or the big screen, our entertainment captivates and engages viewers, offering an unparalleled cinematic experience
The Managing Team
Michael Sarner (COO SOMETHIN’ EXTRA ENTERTAINMENT) is an award-winning producer, director, studio executive and marketing expert, with over 20 years of experience with creating successful feature films and multi-platform, scripted, unscripted and documentary content. Sarner started his career working in acquisition and marketing at United Artists where he helped shepherded and market a slate of feature films including Coffee and Cigarettes, Hotel Rwanda. Sarner joined the Walt Disney Company in 2012 where he successfully developed and produced content for both Radio Disney and the Jonas Brothers management company, Jonas Group. During his decade at Disney he produced tentpole franchises “Disney Channel Music Events,” “Next Big Thing” and “Radio Disney Insider.” At the Jonas Group, Sarner documented the meteoric rise of the JONAS BROTHERS and oversaw all branded and digital content for the entire Jonas Group artist roster including Demi Lovato. As an independent director and producer Sarner worked and over saw an array of content for some of today’s biggest name in hollywood and pop and country music including Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Zendaya, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini and Gabby Barrett. And, worked on campaigns for global brands including Burger King, Dole, General Motors, J&J, Kraft, People Magazine, P&G and T-Mobile. Additionally, Sarnar was instrumental in the launch of the AOL teen entertainment platform Cambio, where he served as the Head of Production and Programming, developing films, digital series, and TV shows for the founding sponsors AT&T, JC Penny and Clean & Clear. Sarner partnered with Jessa Zarubica’s Somethin’ Extra Entertainment in 2021 inspired by the mission to create action films for a new generation, more specifically for his sixteen year old daughter who is a huge fan of the genre.At Somethin’ Extra Entertainment Michael is heading the business strategy, marketing, financing as well as serving as the creative producer on the slate of action, thriller, and genre based films that will include the action-comedy “Mother Trucker” that Sarner produced and is now in the midst of a festival run.
The Managing Team
Jessa Zarubica (CEO OF SOMETHIN’ EXTRA ENTERTAINMENT) is an award-winning writer, director, producer and showrunner with 20 + years of experience in the industry. As a writer with an unwavering passion for uncovering the enchantment and profound optimism woven into the fabric of everyday life, Jessa expertly crafts diverse and empowering narratives that span an array of genres including action, thriller, horror and YA. Jessa's unique blend of storytelling prowess, hands-on production experience, and adept project management skills to execute projects on time and within a budget positions her as an influential and effective leader at Somethin’ Extra Entertainment.
The first film under the banner Mother Trucker has won more than a dozen awards on its' festival run.
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