Z.M. Tomic was born and raised in Texas. His paternal grandparents were immigrants from Eastern Europe, and on his maternal side, he is a 5th generation Texan, having lineage from Germany. By blood and relations, Z.M. Tomic is connected to both the new world, and the old. Z.M.Tomic speaks several languages, including Spanish which he learned while being raised in a predominantly Mexican neighborhood, French, which he studied as a third language to pursue his interest in Parkour, basic Mandarin, to pursue the Martial Arts in mainland China, and finally, modern Greek, because of his love and appreciation for the the ancient world, Greek history and mythology, and its potent and prolific influence over all European languages. Tomic’s worldly curiosity has led him to explore various cultures, languages, peoples, and unique paths in life. He has also practiced the Martial Arts since 1999 and been a professional instructor since 2005. He credits the Martial Arts as the cornerstone of his approach to, and discipline for, life.

“Although I’m certainly not the first to say this ( it having been said by many a practitioner prior, most notably, Bruce Lee), the Martial Arts have undoubtedly been the integral structural upon which I have forged my life and pursued my various endeavors. It has engendered and tempered any discipline and grit which I possess. All of the natural energy and potential skills or talents a person possesses are bound to be for some particular purpose. It is a sad thing when that God given magic goes to waste. Chaz Palminteri once told me, it’s ‘the saddest thing in the world’. I intend to make use of my gifts the best I can and hope to give that message and courage to others who might be porting the next great thing within their breast. you never know who you’re going to meet, and you never know who you’re going to touch.”

Tomic began his film acting and writing journey in 2009. His acting debut was in a small independent film produced in Calcutta, India. Tomic has acted and written in both independent, and commercial projects.  Yet, he admits that the most meaningful experiences have always been during his own, independent projects, written and produced by him. At heart, Tomic is a story teller, and this is his first, and foremost, his main goal: to recount tales - ones of meaning and merit. His own independent projects have always conjured the most passion, electricity, and meaning for Tomic.

“Admittedly, it’s usually exciting to be part of some big Hollywood production, and for many, that’s the apex of their life, it’s the validation they needed, but if the story of such a production is null, the meat and potatoes that is, and if the people involved in the project be passionless and care not for the deeper side of things, then you might as well stay home. Bringing meaningful stories to paper, or screen, told and viewed by people who really care, that’s the magic. That has the power to change lives. Those experiences have been the most near and dear to me and are where the juice is...making films that matter to the individual. I look around at the modern world of cinema…the world in general… and I lament the current state of things, the overwhelming. global lack of meaning, lack of truthfulness. Storytelling used to be about courage, about redemption - the stuff Joseph Campbell wrote about, or any other torch bearer worth their weight.

My latest project, ‘Man With No Name’ tackles this subject. I’ve tried to capture that thing that captured me as a kid, and now, as a man. I’d like to give it back somehow - the thing that sparked that fire in me all those years ago. It’s needed more now than ever. I’d like to place all my interests wrapped in one tapestry: History, Philosophy, Languages, Martial Arts, Music, and, of course, the eternal human story. That’s the idea - that’s the goal. What better place to do that than through the kaleidoscope of a film?” - ZAK TOMIC