Whitmore Helming Zoom December 15, 2008 Preston Whitmore to write, direct ‘Zoom’ Preston Whitmore has signed up to write and direct “Zoom,” a music-themed film that teams “8 Mile” producer Brian Grazer with musician and music producer Pharrell Williams. “Zoom” is the story of a troubled West Virginia youth who attends a music academy and finds his voice and a place in the world. Grazer and Williams will produce. Williams will compose the score and soundtrack. Whitmore most recently wrote, directed and produced “This Christmas.”