I am a screenwriter. I have completed two award winning full length scripts: The White Diamond - Austin Film Festival 2nd Rounder and Cannes Art Film Festival Finalist 2023, and Harmony- Austin Film Festival 2nd Rounder and LA International screenplay contest 2023 Quarterfinalist.
I also have a historical pilot called Wayward Souls and several short scripts. I write stories about human connection, with themes of social justice and overcoming the odds. I’m passionate and dedicated to homing my craft. I’m married with three grown sons.
Unique traits: Career in risk management allowed access to hundreds of companies; therefore, providing a unique skill of understanding a wide range of business operations and contacts. I have utilized this expertise to write about a broad spectrum. Additionally, traveled extensively in my life, which has allowed me to understand other cultures and see how we are all connected.
Wayward Souls Budget: $5M - $10M | Western ⋄ Adventure Three young men - A Cherokee brave, a confederate deserter and a runaway slave - meet by chance in the Tennessee woods. They have three things in common: they hate each other, they suffer loss and they search for a place to belong. Follow these wayward souls, as they discover adventure, survival and brotherhood together
Harmony Budget: $5M - $10M | Musical ⋄ Family A Black Englishman and his White Texas wife open a performing arts studio for teens in Harmony, Texas in 2004. Far from harmonious, this dynamic couple overcomes racial and cultural differences to not only deliver a performance of a lifetime, but change the course of a town.
The White Diamond Budget: $5M - $10M | Sports ⋄ Family In the same year that Aaron breaks Ruth's home run record, and unlikely friendship between a Black and White teen in a rural Georgia town forges. The power of their friendship breaks the youth baseball league's long held color barrier, changing a town forever.
Sermon Song Budget: $0 - $100K | Family ⋄ Drama Story about separation between a daughter, Tess and her minister father, Levi that occurred after the mother's death. Finding her way, Tess must make a difficult decision - follow her path or her father's path.
Baklava and Biscuits Budget: $0 - $100K | Drama Story about an improbable friendship between a Christian and Muslim college students, and the connection formed through baklava and biscuits.
Run, Tiger, Run Budget: $0 - $100K | Action Why does The Runner carry a plastic toy Tiger? The Runner witnesses a murder and he and Tiger must run for their lives in this chase through the mountains.
Snow Falling Budget: $0 - $100K | Family ⋄ Drama A tough man, suddenly needs his son's help to face his fatal illness. Shared sadness and joy illuminates this story of relationship.
Yellowhair and Blackfeather Budget: $0 - $100K | Action A yellow haired white man disrespects Native Americans and the mountain. Now he is hunted by Blackfeather, who will teach the white man a lesson that he will never forget.
I See You, Do You See Me? Budget: $0 - $100K | Romance Love and romance allows two people see each other differently than the rest of the world.
Sonny and Cher Tango Budget: $0 - $100K | Comedy Two agents tango, as they compete on the same missions. The dance reveals more than their nicknames.
Quarterfinalist LA Screenwriter Contest
(2023)
Second Round Austin Film Festival - Harmony
(2023)
Second Round Austin Film Festival - The White Diamond
(2023)
Finalist Cannes world art festival
(2023)
Boise State University
(2017-2018)
university of okla
(1981-1985)