Updates, news and other things about my projects.
Check out MIDNIGHT SNACK. I shot this tragic story in the summer of 2025 with a class of very talented CINE students to raise awareness about people who suffer from fridge blindness, a condition that is hardly talked about. I hope this short will encourage people to step forward, seek help, and start to heal.
GRAMPS will have its Asian Premiere at the Dark Scream Film Festival in Mumbai on Saturday, December 21, 2025, in Program 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM at the Veda Black Box.
The Dark Scream Film Festival loves horror and is genuinely excited to watch what filmmakers create. They are an international festival with a global jury of genre experts, multiple award categories, and free submissions to keep it accessible to everyone. They proudly champion bold visions, support the challenges behind them, and bring standout horror films to a highly appreciative audience.
I would love to attend—I really loved Mumbai when I taught for two months at NYFA India back in 2018—but hopefully I’ll return another time. If you’re around, check out the screening.
I am so happy that the FOREVER AFTER IN LOVE warms up the Anchorage International Film Festival. The screening will be in the comedy shorts block on December 11th at 2.30 pm at the Anchorage Museum.
Celebrating its 25th year, the Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF) is Alaska’s largest and most distinctive film event – a creative adventure built by filmmakers, for filmmakers. Set on Denai’na land, AIFF unfolds across four venues, with the iconic Bear Tooth Theatre as its main stage, where audiences enjoy great films, craft drinks, and food. Beyond the screenings, the festival offers unforgettable Alaskan excursions and a vibrant community experience that fuels creativity and connection.
GRAMPS travels up North but stays at the West Coast and will screen at the ‘Another Hole in the Head’ Film Festival in San Francisco.
Join us on Saint Nikols Day, for SHORT BLOCK 2, Saturday, December 6, 2025 12:30 PM at the
Balboa Theater Auditorium 2.
The Another Hole in the Head Film Festival in San Francisco is a three-week celebration of independent cinema spanning science fiction, fantasy, horror, and experimental genres. Now in its 22nd year, the festival runs December 1–25, 2025, at the historic Balboa Theater and also online via Eventive and Zoom, giving both theatrical and virtual selections equal visibility and awards consideration.
Recognized by outlets such as Variety, Fangoria, and the San Francisco Chronicle, it’s considered one of the top-rated genre festivals globally and a valuable platform for indie filmmakers seeking exposure in the nation’s second-largest film market.
Our zomedy will screen at the Los Angeles Fantasy Fest on November 20th in the short film block “The Unknown Awaits”, starting at 8 PM at the Skiptown Playhouse — an intimate venue in East Hollywood, right in my own neighborhood.
The Los Angeles Fantasy Fest is an international celebration of bold storytelling in animation, horror, thrillers, and sci-fi. Created by the team behind acclaimed festivals in Barcelona, New York, and Sweden, the event brings visionary filmmakers together to showcase imagination without limits.
Focused on the power of short films, the festival highlights inventive work across genres while also welcoming select horror and sci-fi features. From mind-bending sci-fi to chilling horror and dazzling animation, every screening pushes creative boundaries.
This festival offers a close-up cinematic experience for true genre lovers. Join us for a celebration where the unknown meets the fantastic.
GRAMPS will screen at the virtual festival of the SOHO Horror Film Festival from November 27 – 30, 2025.
The Soho Horror Film Festival has spent seven years bringing a fresh, punk-rock edge to UK genre cinema. Known for its intimate, inclusive, and proudly queer approach, it champions independent voices and boundary-pushing horror from around the world.
Each year it hosts three events: Soho Horror Pride, the main Soho Horror Film Festival in London, and Sohome Horror Fest, its fully accessible virtual edition. A true community for horror lovers.
It was a pleasure presenting GRAMPS at the Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival. Our short played among an amazing lineup, and we enjoyed a nice Q&A afterward. Thanks so much for having us this year!
GRAMPS was busy during the Halloween season, but now returns to LA to screen at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival.
Gramps screens on Saturday, November 15, in the shorts program FINDING OUR WAY. The show starts at 5.00 pm and
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
The LA Comedy Film Festival 2025 will function as a showcase with live, symposium-style screenings.
With over 15 years of experience producing comedy, the organizers behind LACFF know their craft. They previously ran the Chicago Comedy Film Festival for nine successful years before expanding to Los Angeles, responding to filmmakers’ desire for a strong comedy-focused festival in the city.
As filmmakers themselves, they understand how personal each project is and are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and memorable experience for participants.
The Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival — a film festival for the comedy filmmaker. Let’s have a laugh and join us at 12355 Moorpark St., Los Angeles, CA 91604 for a fun show.
GRAMPS will show some teeth at this year’s Bite Night in Portland.
The film will screen on October 24 at Main Studio Works in Portland.
Bite Night’s mission is to make the festival circuit financially accessible to everyone. They’ve built a curated lineup of top horror shorts without the usual paywalls, using their Movie of the Month system to spotlight new talent. Their dedicated team of judges works year-round to give filmmakers the same exposure and opportunities as major festivals — without the high costs.
GRAMPS stays busy during the Halloween season and will screen on October 19th in Fillmore, California, as part of the Happy Fright Film Festival by Mutant City Horror.
Happy Fright is more than just a film showcase; it’s a live event where horror fans come together to experience creativity through live entertainment, including stand-up comedy, a live band, a horror marketplace, and vendors with a classic arcade pop-up.
Join us at the Fillmore Town Theatre for some scary fun and entertainment.