Faith in Film Quarter-finalist
(2024)
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ONE WAVE AT A TIME Budget: $5M - $10M | Sports Drama In Maui, a former big wave surfer battles guilt and addiction after his son’s tragic death. In his recovery journey, he confronts inner demons and finds redemption by teaching his neighbor’s daughter to ride the big waves at Jaws, where she becomes the youngest female to win Best Wave at the annual competition.
SURF BEAT Budget: $1M - $5M | Music ⋄ Drama Zak’s tumultuous journey through Manhattan Beach’s lively surf scene and a troubled, divided home reaches its peak as he transforms his family and himself—one intense song at a time—culminating in a decisive Battle of the Bands and an unexpected, redemptive new chapter.
EXPRESS-O-FOTO Budget: $1M - $5M | Romance ⋄ Comedy Welcome to Express-O-Foto, where every click of the camera becomes a comedic mishap! An unemployed photojournalist lands a job at a mall portrait studio, where he explores the glamorous world of ‘sexy shots’ photography. As he learns seductive poses, he faces new challenges when his assistant manager becomes pregnant with twins—and one of them is his. Say, “Cheese!”
REEL DEAL Budget: $5M - $10M | Drama ⋄ Comedy A washed-up Hong Kong stuntman and his retired detective friend team up with aspiring filmmaker brothers to make a blockbuster. Chaos breaks out when they find out that a clever Triad leader is secretly funding their film with evil plans. Can this mismatched team finish their project before Hollywood ruins their dreams — as the director yells, “ACTION!"
MAHALO - LIVING IN PARADISE Budget: $5M - $10M | Drama In the wake of a devastating wildfire, Todd, with his fiancée Peg and wise elder Fanny, rallies his Lahaina community against a threatening resort development, discovering a newfound voice and the power of unity to protect their cultural heritage and revive their cherished home. A heartfelt journey of hope, identity, and resilience unfolds in paradise.
UCLA - Writers Extension Program
(1981-1982)