Screenwriting

Fester

Feature Film | LGBT, Psychological Horror | 95 pages

A closeted young man's body and mind unravel in horrifying ways after a mysterious and alluring man moves into his apartment, forcing him to confront his deepest insecurities.

Official selection at the Fantasia Film Festival’s 2021 Frontières International Co-Production Market. Read about it on Variety.

Accolades:

PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, Quarterfinalist (2021)
Austin Film Festival Script Competition, Second Rounder (2021)
ScreenCraft Horror Competition, Semifinalist (2020)
ScreenCraft Writing Fellowship, Semifinalist (2020)
Los Angeles Int’l Screenwriting Awards, Semifinalist (2020)
WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Contest, Semifinalist (2020)
American Film Market Pitch Competition, Winner (2020)
Coverfly Red List Top 10 Horror Features; Top 2% of all projects on Coverfly.

Competition Feedback:

“This script uses horror for metaphor in a way that’s really clear, very commercial, and hasn’t quite been done yet.” — The Black List

“This script crackles with sharp dialogue and a solid pace… a wonderful concept that is sure to haunt the reader.” — Slamdance

“Incredible visuals and memorable images throughout.” — Los Angeles Screenplay Awards

Glam TV

Series | Serial Dramedy | Hour-long

The colorful staff of a dysfunctional, outdated fashion television company struggle to reinvent their business in the shadow of an industry driven by image.

Accolades:

Sundance Episodic Lab, Second-round contestant (2022)
Final Draft Big Break, Quarterfinalist (2022)
Cinestory TV Retreat (2023)

Competition Feedback:

“Great premise, fascinating setting, and several memorable characters” — ScreenCraft

Devour

Feature Film | LGBT, Thriller

A lonely teenage boy’s first online hookup turns into a fight for his life when it turns out his date is being hunted by a blood-thirsty werewolf. 

Accolades:

ScreenCraft Horror Competition, Semifinalist (2022)

Competition Feedback:

"An exciting screenplay that approaches a classic story archetype in a fresh and interesting way… The finale is explosive and effective.” — WeScreenplay

“A fully compelling and horrifying experience.” — ScreenCraft

Learning Curve

Series | Serial Comedy, LGBT | Half-hour

Disoriented and anxious, a freshly-out-of-the-closet young man living in Toronto enlists the help of some unlikely friends as he navigates sex, dating and love in his gay new world.

The Man in the Cabin

Short Film | Dark Fairytale | 20 pages

After running away from home, a lonely 10-year-old boy takes shelter at a cabin in the woods inhabited by a mysterious man, who isn’t what he seems.

Accolades:

Coverfly Red List for Fantasy Shorts, #1 script of all time (as of Feb 2022)
Slamdance Screenplay Competition, winner 3rd place short (2021)
Austin Film Festival, Second Rounder (2020)
HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition, Semifinalist (2020)
BlueCat Screenplay Competition, Quarterfinalist (2021)
Killer Shorts, Quarterfinalist (2022) — Still in the running

Reviews:

“…a deeply engaging horror short with a clearly defined tone and sensibility, and profoundly resonant character dynamics” — BlueCat Screenplay

“A fantastic short screenplay… pulled me in and didn’t let me go.” — Slamdance

Morgan, Who Only Drinks Champagne

Short Film | Comedy | 11 pages

Morgan is the type of person who only drinks champagne: smart, sophisticated, and going places. Or so she thinks...

Accolades:

HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition, Finalist (2020)