Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, I moved to San Francisco two weeks after my 20th birthday in order to pursue my dream of making movies.
After graduating with a degree in Cinema Production (SFSU), I found creative fulfillment by writing and producing original musicals in San Francisco, as well as various short films and non-profit video work.
Now, 17 years later, as a widowed single father, I'm picking back up my dream of being a full-time screenwriter. I couldn't be happier.
Mermaid Budget: $5M - $10M | Drama Gabriel, an imaginative 10-year-old boy, believes he is a girl. As he and his parents grapple with this reality, Gabriel meets a mysterious new friend, Sydney, who convinces him to help her catch a mermaid - the likes of which will grant them one wish if caught.
Semifinalist, Industrial Scripts - The TITAN Awards
(2023)
Quarterfinalist, Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards
(2023)
Quarterfinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
(2022)
San Francisco State University Cinema Department
(2008-2010)
City College of San Francisco
(2006-2008)