I started making short films at 15, mostly comedies with friends. In college I pivoted to performance comedy to emulate  my childhood hero, Chris Farley. I performed/wrote sketch and improv comedy before graduating to stand up after college.

After a hot start in Dallas, I planned to pursue comedy on the largest scale with the dream of eventually being able to write, direct and act in my own films.

From 500 begins as I move to Los Angeles in 2009 and shortly thereafter fall into an oblivion of depression. I couldn't understand why I couldn't stop what was happening to me let alone explain to friends. The thought of filming myself in my worst moments was terrifying, but in the end, I wanted to explain what was happening. Worst case scenario, the footage would never be seen as I died young. Best case, I could use this to understand what was happening and help others struggling. Mental Health was not being talked about, nor eating disorders amongst men. I was scared to expose myself, but I wanted to be honest for once. This vision would help me keep this project going for the next ten years.

Who is Sean Zook? After years of telling people what I was going to do in comedy, I decided to keep quiet so I could show what I can do as a filmmaker. This series will show you who I was, how I got there, who I am now and the most important question of all - WHY. This journey was a modern odyssey of mental health, obesity, maturation and self-acceptance.