The Life And Works of Jeff Zwart • A Type 7 Film

In this special film, we join legendary filmmaker, photographer, and racing driver Jeff Zwart at his ranch in the Colorado Rockies to explore what it took to produce art in the golden age of advertising, and why it's important to have a sanctuary away from the noise.

Director: Luke Huxham
Producers: PJ Lungren & Keiron Berndt
DP: Mike Koziel
Editor: Robert Frenette
1st AC: Dmitry Shorin
Drone Pilot: Luke Tornare
Sound: Mike Slater
Starring: Jeff Zwart

Type 7 Team:
Executive Producer: Ted Gushue
Executive Producer: Franziska Jostock
Creative Director: Thomas Walk
Managing Editor: Nat Twiss

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[gottanikoncamera]

Jeff actually shot a film for me, summer of 1990 for the launch of Infiniti’s G20, a FWD compact sedan. I didn’t know anything about him other than his filmmaking rep and when our hired pro driver failed again and again to properly slide the FWD G20, the camera guy Jeff, asked if he could jump in with him and give him some pointers. We were all frustrated and burning film and daylight so we said yes and Jeff got in the driver’s seat and proceeded to perform these picture perfect slides across the Tehachapi desert to show the pro how to break a FWD sedan loose. We were all awe struck by his unexpected skill at sliding a car.

One of my best memories of my time in marketing.

[benzina]

Absolutely brilliant film. Jeff is a real treasure in the automotive community and this piece wonderfully captures both his essence and enthusiasm. Well done team.

[MykolaDeineko]

Feels like the dawn of Petrolicious shorts. Thank you Ted Gushue and the team.

[markc]

Wow! I've lived in this parallel universe via my 88-year-old father. Airman, commercial photographer, SCCA racer, multiple Porsche owner! Taught me the joys of motorsports, traveling, putting the work into your craftsmanship. He photographed, Can-AM, IMSA, CART/IndyCar, Ringling Brothers Circus, The Smithsonian, U.S. Air Force and countless corporate work. Also published books on the Wright Brothers. Don't have the words to express how fortunate I've been to receive his love & guidance. (Yes, I now drive a '16 Cayman, flat-6 Manual. It's like a self-induced "runners high")

[pagegus]

"I can't even begin to count how many times I've watched this documentary. The first time I saw it, I cried like a baby! I'm a Brazilian photographer, and I fell head over heels in love with the sense of closeness it brought to my dream reality. I have a deep passion for the car community and the thrill of driving, and this documentary is absolutely incredible."

[raffiminasian]

The perfect cinematic embodiment of the phrase "cars really do transport you to another place". Thanks Jeff Zwart

[colejaneteas]

A beautiful portrait of an absolute legend.

[negative]

This might be the best automotive documentary ever made

[bbkGT]

Super Duper, full stop. An icon for sure……wonderful.

[heylonfuel]

How can a channel with this production quality have so little subscribers?

[groupeone]

This made me smile. Jeff was a classmate at the Art Center College of Design. I could see then the future he would have, a future well fulfilled. Kudos, Jeff!
PS You kept your 914-6 from school in pristine shape!

[IronPig_]

He is just the best. What a nice film. Beautiful.

[adrianlukestylist]

Brought a tear to my eye! We love you Jeff n type 7

[AndyBrookes]

Fantastic film, fantastic location, fantastic cars, most of all FANTASTIC MAN 👌

[matthewt]

Great film Luke. You really capture a mood there. I just want to get in my car and drive! Brilliant!

[mstinson]

I couldn't be more at ease watching this. As a military pilot, I can relate to the sentiment of being gone and traveling the world constantly and looking for that peace. I've only owned a 996 but as soon as I get back to the USA I'm buying a 911SC. More inspired by this.

[traciemochizuki]

Beautiful film Jeff. Glad to see Jezebel and Hayden had supporting roles!

[EthanGalvan]

I’m not crying…a Porsche got in my eye🥲

[davidosorio]

What an absolute honor to know the legend and live to see this work. Thank you for what you have done for not only Porsche, but all of us Jeff.

[andypresland]

Very very cool! Editing is superb to match the man!