Writing has always been a part of who I am. From my earliest memories, I've been compelled to create stories. As a child, I would stage intricate dramas with my action figures, weaving their broken parts into the narrative for added drama. Later, I spent hours at our family computer, crafting Michael Myers fanfiction. This early passion for storytelling evolved into writing my own short stories, all bound by a common thread: horror.
The horror genre captured my imagination early on, thanks to my eldest sister who introduced me to the first Halloween movie. That experience crystallized my aspiration: to tell stories about real people confronting seemingly insurmountable forces—whether they be natural or supernatural—highlighting the ingenuity of the human spirit. Growing up knowing I was gay, I often felt like an outsider, a theme that resonated deeply with me as I watched the dynamic heroines in horror films. However, as I grew more comfortable with my identity, I noticed a glaring lack of queer representation in mainstream horror. I’m determined to change that narrative.
Inspired by icons like Stephen King, John Carpenter, and Kevin Williamson, my work focuses on queer characters who navigate personal trauma and struggles with identity while battling monsters and madmen. Drawing from my own life experiences, I infuse a part of myself into every piece I write.
My ultimate ambition is to become a published author and adapt my original work for film or television. I've always dreamed of starring in a horror movie, and I realized early on that I might have to write the role myself to make that happen. This journey isn’t just about telling scary stories—it’s about telling my story, and stories like mine, in ways they’ve never been told before.
Educational Background:
Master of Science in Entertainment Business (in progress), Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science in Digital Filmmaking, The Los Angeles Film School — Summa Cum Laude, Honor Society
Professional Goals:
Over the next 1–3 years, I plan to:
Launch Pretty Scary Studios with the release of my first horror short story collection
Adapt select stories into screenplays for film and television
Develop a podcast-style audio series as a proof-of-concept for original IP
Build a content pipeline of queer, emotionally grounded horror across platforms
Want the full picture?
You can view my current resume here for a breakdown of my creative, academic, and production experience.
