I wrote, produced and directed this short film. In process in the edit now.
Summary
I am an actor, a director and independant producer. Directing sketch comedy and VO actors for 25 years. Recent work: directed an animated feature dub and a short film. I am positive, efficient, and collaborative. Jaws, Raiders and Blade Runner
Credits
4/23 – Current
Director – REQUIEM (WITH A SIDE OF FRIES)
Film (Short) — Werewolf Therewolf Details
4/23 – Current
1/23 – 3/23
Director – Riki Rhino and The Bird Kingdom
Film (Feature-length) — Papa Octopus Details
1/23 – 3/23
Direct actors to match the existing lipsync of the animation, adapt the script to match the original performance and help the actors to make stronger choices to elevate the dub
7/22 – 8/22
Director (Student Film) – Killing It - Student Film (2022)
UCLA — Film (Short) Details
7/22 – 8/22
Wrote /produces/directed /edited a frenetic short as a comic satire of actors talking about how they are "killing it" over breakfast at Denny's.
1/13 – 2/14
Director – Detroit Sandwich Improv
Live/Special Event Details
1/13 – 2/14
Directing a long form improv comedy team.
1/98 – 1/14
Writer (Director, Comedy Writing Instructor, Improv Instructor) – The Second City Theater
Live/Special Event — The Second City Training Center Details
1/98 – 1/14
I teach comedy writing, directing, improv and voiceover. This job is current and ongoing.
2/13 – 12/13
Director (Head Writer) – ShowNado
Live/Special Event — The Second City Training Center Details
2/13 – 12/13
Direct and head write with a group of 6 improvisors creating a sketch comedy show for a 8 week run at Second City Los Angeles.
1/13 – 4/13
Director (Head Writer) – Mad Men and Bad Women
Live/Special Event — The Second City, Los Angeles Details
1/13 – 4/13
Directed the sketch comedy review and head writer. Selected scripts, cast and directed the actors, blocked the staging, worked with producers to create custom artwork for the show.
4/12 – 10/12
Director (Head Writer) – Harsh Words with Friends
Live/Special Event — The Second City, Los Angeles Details
4/12 – 10/12
Directed the sketch comedy review and head writer. Selected scripts, wrote, taught and directed the actors, blocked the staging, worked with producers to create custom artwork for the show.
Orgs
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Education
Class of '23
UCLA Extension
Producing Certificate
Class of '92
Calvin College
BA: Communications
Skills
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