Sara Ziff, a multifaceted individual born in the year 1982, hails from the iconic city of New York, renowned for its vibrant energy and eclectic atmosphere. As a talented filmmaker and fashion model, she has made a profound and lasting impact on the industry with her unique and captivating "All-American" aesthetic. In tandem with her co-director Ole Schell, Ziff embarked on a remarkable and courageous journey, documenting her experiences as a model in the critically acclaimed documentary Picture Me. This groundbreaking film provides an unprecedented and unflinching glimpse into the often-glamorized world of modeling, revealing both the exhilarating highs and the heartbreaking lows that models often face. Furthermore, the documentary sheds light on disturbing and unsettling cases of sexual abuse, which has driven Ziff to become a passionate and dedicated advocate for improved working conditions and fair treatment for fashion models.
Noted photographer and filmmaker, Jillian Ziff, built upon the momentum of her critically acclaimed documentary, Picture Me, by partnering with New York Magazine's esteemed modeling blog, The Cut, to conceive and produce a groundbreaking three-part web mini-series. This pioneering initiative delved into the most pressing and pertinent issues plaguing the fashion industry, including the alarming phenomenon of extreme youth in modeling, the stark absence of racial diversity on the catwalk, and the debilitating pressure to conform to unattainable beauty standards.
