Michael Zoz

The Wizard of Zoz

Portfolio

Websites, films, and 3D worlds, made in Costa Rica. I help resorts, tour operators, chefs, and musicians look as good online as they do in person.

Websites

Sites I’ve designed, developed, and helped bring to life. Most belong to travel and hospitality businesses across Costa Rica; a few are my own brands. Almost every client here has stayed on with me for years after launch.

Videos

Documentaries, festival films, live music, and commercial work. Shot, edited, and often scored in-house.

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Stumplife: Trailer

One minute of grit, humor, and determination. The tone-setter for the full film.

Video thumbnail: Best Fest: Official Recap

Best Fest: Official Recap

Three days of festival in Uvita cut into four minutes of energy, color, and community.

Video thumbnail: Ojo de Buey: Tiempo Mejor (live)

Ojo de Buey: Tiempo Mejor (live)

Shot on location at Reggae Fest in Puntarenas. Raw and immersive, like the band.

Video thumbnail: JamiSun: Time Machine (live)

JamiSun: Time Machine (live)

Captured in the moment at Best Fest with minimal edits.

Video thumbnail: Portasol Bungalow: Archviz Film

Portasol Bungalow: Archviz Film

A cinematic walkthrough of a modern tropical bungalow, rendered and edited under my Prizm Vizual brand.

Video thumbnail: Stretch FX Power Glider: Infomercial

Stretch FX Power Glider: Infomercial

Fully produced bilingual infomercial, from script to Spanish voiceover.

Photography

Some photos I’ve taken along the way. When I travel, the camera comes too. Full galleries live on Adobe Lightroom, one click away.

The Story

One guy, a laptop, and a lot of rainforest.

What I do

I design and build websites, shoot and edit films, render 3D architecture in Unreal Engine, and keep the digital side of tourism businesses running. If it lives on a screen, it is probably my department.

Why Costa Rica

Most of my work grew out of the tourism and hospitality world here: resorts, eco-lodges, tour operators, private chefs, fishing charters. Years inside these businesses taught me what actually fills rooms and books tours, so that is what I build for.

Why "Wizard"

The nickname stuck because clients kept handing me problems nobody else wanted to touch: a broken booking form, a site that vanished, a video due yesterday. The fix usually looks like magic from the outside. From the inside it is just years of doing this every day.

Where The Work Lives

Almost everything I make is rooted somewhere on this map. Tap a pin to see what happened there.

Quepos y Manuel Antonio

My home turf for resort and villa work.

  • Parador Nature Resort & Spa
  • Vuelto Loco Charters
  • CR Vacation Properties
  • Eklectic Kitchen Private Chef

FAQ

What services do you offer?

I work across web design, WordPress development, multimedia content creation, branding, and technical problem-solving. If it lives online or on-screen, I can probably help.

Can you build a full website from scratch?

Yes. I can handle everything from design and layout to SEO structure, hosting setup, and launch, using tools like WordPress, ACF, Divi, and more.

Can you help me set up hosting and a domain?

Absolutely. I can guide you through choosing the right host, setting up your domain, SSL, and getting everything connected, or just handle it for you.

Do you work with clients remotely?

Yes. Most of my work is done remotely with clients around the world. I use tools like Zoom, Google Meet, and email to keep communication smooth.

What is your process for starting a new project?

First, I learn what you need, whether that is a full site build, a content update, or something more custom. From there, I share a proposal and timeline.

Do you offer ongoing support or updates?

Yes. I offer one-time project work and ongoing support options depending on what you need.

How much do you charge?

It depends on the scope. Small projects or fixes may be billed hourly, while full-site builds are quoted as flat-rate packages.

Can I see more examples of your work?

Yes. Just scroll to the websites section or click any card to explore live sites.

Do I need anything before we start?

Not much. A general idea of what you want is enough to begin the conversation and shape the idea. I can help you figure out the rest, from layout and structure to tech and tools. The more photos and videos you have the better though!

Contact

Got a project, a problem, or both? Tell me what you are trying to build, fix, or film. I read everything and I answer fast.