I believe journalism is a public service. Through reporting and documentary storytelling, I work to make government and its decisions more accessible, giving people the context and information they need to think critically and draw their own conclusions.
Independently reported and produced stories that make government, courts, and civic life easier to understand.
Missoula residents face persistent railroad noise. What can city government actually do when federal rules limit local authority?
A playful guide to when and where Missoula residents can speak at city council meetings, using inventive multi-Zac editing.
Judges, lawmakers and attorneys discuss friction between Montana's judiciary and Legislature — and what it means for checks and balances.
The three most recent published stories under Zac's KPAX byline, listed on the station's site as Zach Volheim.
Source: KPAX-TV. If an update cannot be verified, the last confirmed three stories remain visible.
Early film work that explores explanation, personality, atmosphere and character.
A character-driven documentary exploring addiction, identity, belonging and recovery through one individual's deeply personal account. Created collaboratively by Zac Volheim and Evan Stephens during undergraduate studies.
Co-direction, co-production, cinematography, interviewing and editing · 23 min · Original rough cut
Watch As the Crow Flies on YouTube ↗
A reporter with a documentary filmmaker’s eye — and a belief that journalism should serve the public.
Zac Volheim is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker currently working at KPAX-TV in Missoula, Montana. Their reporting focuses on local government, the courts, and the people and communities affected by decisions made within those institutions.
With a background in documentary filmmaking and multimedia production from the University of Colorado, Zac brings experience in reporting, interviewing, shooting, writing, editing, and producing stories across broadcast and digital platforms.
They are particularly interested in accountability journalism and character-driven storytelling that makes complex issues accessible, relevant, and meaningful to audiences.
Get in touch ↗Have an idea, a question, or a project to discuss?
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