Creative Vision Meets Calm Execution

ZULLY ORTIZ

Producer. Storyteller. Team Builder. Culture Curator

Hi! I'm Zully.

I’ve dedicated my career to bringing ideas, stories, and complex productions to life through creative experiences that connect people, build trust, and move brands forward.

Over the past 20 years, I've partnered with leading global healthcare brands to deliver integrated campaigns across film, digital, social, print, experiential, and emerging platforms. Along the way, I've had the privilege of leading cross-functional teams, building lasting partnerships, and helping turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business impact.

Built With Zully reflects what matters most to me: creating with humanity, embracing diverse perspectives, and bringing together creativity, craftsmanship, and technology to tell stories that connect with people in meaningful ways.

I'm especially passionate about creating opportunities for emerging artists and creators and bringing fresh voices into conversations with established brands.

BUILT WITH…

Because the strongest brands, teams, and ideas are built through connection, creativity, and purpose.

Humanity

Leading with empathy, trust, and meaningful relationships.

‍ Creativity

Turning ideas into thoughtful, resonant, creative experiences.

Community

Creating space for diverse voices and emerging talent.

Impact

Transforming ambitious ideas into meaningful impact.

Sanofi • Pfizer • Amgen • Novo Nordisk • GSK • ViiV Healthcare • Astellas • Alcon • Johnson & Johnson • Eli Lily • Galderma • Novartis • Citibank • Chase • Tropicana • Walgreens • Takeda • Revlon • Avon • Nabisco • AbbVie • APDA Parkinson

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Sanofi • Pfizer • Amgen • Novo Nordisk • GSK • ViiV Healthcare • Astellas • Alcon • Johnson & Johnson • Eli Lily • Galderma • Novartis • Citibank • Chase • Tropicana • Walgreens • Takeda • Revlon • Avon • Nabisco • AbbVie • APDA Parkinson ⦁

  • "During my long career as an EP, I've worked for many HOPs and can confidently state that Zully is a true production warrior with tremendous bona fides. She wears all the hats that one can wear in advertising. No matter how crazy things got, I appreciated that Zully exemplified grace under pressure. I can attest that she is whip smart, a team player, the best problem solver, a mentor to all, compassionate, and just the loveliest of human beings who has a fabulous sense of humor to boot!"

    -Jan Zislin, Executive Producer

  • "Working with Zully over the years has been one of the most consistent and high-value partnerships I've experienced on the brand side. She brings a rare combination of strategic leadership and hands-on execution always grounding production decisions in a deep understanding of the brand voice, business objectives, and the nuance of our audience. Her presence is calm, decisive, and incredibly effective, creating an environment where teams perform at their best and the work reflects it. Just as importantly, her personality makes her an exceptional partner - collaborative, accountable and genuinely invested in outcomes. For any high-value, high-visibility project, she is the go-to producer I trust to get it right."

    Alex Orr, Regional Sales Director, HIV Preventation at ViiV Healthcare

  • " I have worked with Zully over the last 20 years. When you get a call from Zully you jump because you know it's a good creative project and the production on the agency side is going to be flawless. Zully is a powerhouse, but what I particularly love most about Zully is the humanity, compassion and joy she brings to the set. You respect the knowledge and passion she brings to the table. I have been around for 50 years and worked with so many. I would easily put Zully at the very top producers in the industry. I am happy to be on her list she calls when she needs the job done right. Zully fits my criteria of a wonderful human being."

    -Sandro Miller, Director/Photographer

  • "I've been in creative agencies for more than 18 years, and have produced several consumer and healthcare productions from TV to OOH. I've been on productions that have been amazing, and others that were catastrophic. For the past five years, I've had the opportunity to work with Zully as she produced some of our highest-stakes productions for our biggest clients. Frankly, I want to work with no one else. She brings it all. Zully is by far one of the best producers I've ever witnessed and had the privilege of working with. She knows how to bring the right players together, push the creative vision, and make sure it's never forgotten throughout the process. I've seen her work miracles with timing and budgets, and put clients at ease when they otherwise wouldn't be. Every production with her is absolutely flawless, and more."

    -Barbara Graetzer, SVP Creative Director, Havas Life NY

  • Zully is such a wonderful presence in the process - always supportive and able to provide guidance when needed. It is so appreciated, you have no idea! Thank you for being the wonderful you you are!"

    -Dana Bol, Creative Editor, Blue Table Post

  • "What I admire most about Zully is her ability to recognize talent beyond what's simply on the page. While I didn’t have pharmaceutical work in my portfolio, she understood that the client was looking for something fresh and elevated, and she was willing to advocate for a creative perspective that hadn't yet been proven in that category. Because she was willing to take that chance, together we were able to create one of the most successful productions the client had ever experienced. That outcome wasn’t luck. It was the result of her instincts, leadership, her belief in people, and her ability to assemble the right team around a shared vision. Beyond her creative instincts, Zully is one of the most thoughtful, organized, and supportive producers I’ve ever worked with. The support she provided throughout the project played a huge role in elevating both the work and the experience. The industry needs more producers like Zully. The trust she placed in me had a meaningful impact on my career, and it’s something I’ll never forget. Zully is truly one of a kind. I’ll forever be grateful for her belief, partnership, and support."

    -Derrick Freske, Director & Photographer

  • "From the moment we started working together, I knew this was going to be something special. Zully brought so much care and dedication to this project, and it showed in every single moment. Being part of the [APDA] PSA during Parkinson's Awareness Month has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. My wife and I are truly grateful for the way Zully handled everything with professionalism, warmth, and respect for the message we wanted to share."

    -Carlos Veles, Parkinson Disease Warrior