Writer, Director, Editor, Actor

I have always admired the artist, but for a long time I thought that life was impossible for me.

I grew up in the working class on the gulf coast of Texas. I got a scholarship that allowed me to go to college in NYC where I studied philosophy. At the same time, I took acting classes in Manhattan. I distinguished myself in both academics and performance. I went on to act in regional theatre and at smaller houses in the city. I went to Los Angeles to see about acting in film and television. 

In Los Angeles, I stood out at top acting studios but struggled to get any substantial auditions. I had a few meetings with some high-level agents and managers who said they liked me, But. But I wasn't ready. But I didn't have primetime network credits. But I looked like someone else on their roster.  

I was fed up with waiting to work on something of substance, so I decided to make it happen for myself. I began writing, directing, and producing my own work - first in Los Angeles, then in Austin. It has never been easy, but by living frugally and saving money from teaching and freelance video editing, I have successfully produced a body of work. I've learned how to be a filmmaker. I did it the long, hard way, but I learned how to tell a story through actual practice, and the movies always sprang out of a deeply personal journey. 

After releasing a twenty minute movie that captured a significant audience online, called Thanatos, I made a series with the same title. Thanatos, the series, premiered at the Austin Film Festival where it also won the Jury Award. See the trailer below. 

I have found the confidence to call myself an artist. You can decide if I'm any good or not. Here I am. Check out my previous work and please stay tuned.