I'm a Kansas-raised writer who takes a workman-like approach to my writing. As a ghostwriter, I work fast and adapt to best tell your story the way you want it told. When telling my own stories, I tend to focus on class, crime, and real-life absurdities.
I earned an MFA from the UCLA screenwriting program. Since then, I taught through programs with CalArts and UCLA. I can work as a ghostwriter (i.e. no credit) or collaborate as a cowriter, along with offering my own features to read-- at least the ones not under option. In any case, I want to work with you!
Unique traits: Farmboy Renaissance Man of minimum wage work Tae Kwon Do black belt History buff Fantasy Football Champion
Try Hard Comedy Two down-on-their-luck friends join a billion-dollar heist, but when a rogue, unkillable cop ruins the mastermind’s plans, the odd couple must survive getting caught between the good guys and the bad ones.
Landmark Historical A reclusive immigrant tries to build the iconic Watts Towers, but finds himself challenged by neighbors, the FBI, and a mischievous young boy.
Learning Drama A tutor partners up with a teacher to start a college admissions business, but their grand ideals are left behind as they go deeper into the dark world of academia, fraud, corruption, and murder.
Dead in the West In 1890s Arizona, a big city journalist joins an old sheriff in tracking down the culprit to a bloody crime, but they find themselves facing an even greater threat than their personal differences: zombies.
Giselle
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Film
(Short, Drama and Romance)
Writer One month after breaking up with Giselle, Jamie wrestles with romantic memories and surreal house guests.
Finding Westphal
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Film
(Short and Crime)
Writer Detective Daniel Baney has devoted his career--and possibly his life--to solve the cold case surrounding the mysterious drug dealer known only as the Baker. When his partner, Detective Michael Westphal, sets him up with a lead to meet the man he's been hunting through a female contact, the three discover more than they bargained for deep in the heart of the Las Vegas desert. Written by Michael O'Neal
Us
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Television
(Comedy, Drama and Romance)
Writer Owen and Kayley, a romantically-doomed couple, fear their relationship is stagnating and begin to blame one another. Meanwhile four omniscient "Writers" present evidence that all romances are eventually doomed. Each episode centers around a flashback to a specific moment in Owen and Kayley's relationship: the first date, the first "I love you," meeting the friends, and a disastrous party are among the many topics covered. As the evidence for their incompatibility is unearthed the Writers, a breakup seems inevitable. However, Owen and Kayley surprise the Writers by breaking the script and dealing with the relationship on their own terms.
UCLA Screenwriters Showcase -- Feature Drama
(2017)
Goldwyn Writing Award -- 2nd place
(2016)
University of California - Los Angeles
(2015-2017)