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mr. monster

About Me

My life is absolutely amazing.
I am a filmmaker, and I also love to act I also just shot a pilot with The Writer's Block and we're currently preparing our pitch. G4 here we come. A preview can be seen below.
Writing and directing is something I would love to do for the rest of my life, without question. I enjoy every part of the production process; especially when it comes to creating a film that belongs to you.
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I'm originally from the great state of Ohio, where I spent the first 18 years of my life. I graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania in the winter of 2004.
On April 25th 2005, with only $57 in my pocket, I left my friends and family when I relocated to Southern California. It's a big change compared to the Midwest; a place I will always call home. Even though Los Angeles is pretentious and phony, I still enjoy living here tremendously.
I'm very easy to get along with but a bit shy and reclusive at first. I am not as outgoing as I would like to be; therefore you'll quickly notice the inadequacy of my social skills. Some say I'm a bit enigmatic, I say I just need a couple Jack and Cokes before I loosen up.
I try to be as kind as possible, although I clearly admit, sometimes I am not.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:


I'd like to meet a talented Director of Photography who enjoys intricate camera movement, tracking shots, and beautiful close ups. A cinematographer who's ready for a lifetime commitment to making good films with me, and puts art before cash.

Most importantly, I'd love to meet Paul Thomas Anderson, again.

If you live in LA and you're not in a gang, let's talk. If you're an actor, writer, director, or have a passion for film, please feel free to drop me a line. Pleasant folks are always a plus.

My Blog

post production

It's over. We're over. is currently in post production.I may try and post a little teaser trailer within a week or so.Talk soon.
Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:34:00 GMT

i made this months ago, but never posted it


Posted by on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:54:00 GMT

the future

I’m calling, can’t you hear me?It’s the sound of my brain echoing inside the foundation of a nervous breakdownThe power of the unknown is what drives me to createFor the sense it doe...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:54:00 GMT

camera test number one

this is the first time I actually cut anything together from the xh-a1. I am pretty happy with the quality although I would like to find better compression settings.Ps. the dark edges are intentional....
Posted by on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:26:00 GMT

bored on a sunday

I was bored yesterday and had some free time since the rain killed my beach plans. Some of the shots are a bit long as I  didn't have enough coverage. Originally, I wasn't going to put this to mu...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:51:00 GMT

a little bit personal

To forewarn you, I have no idea where I am going with this. Thus you can expect a sprawling, rambling amalgamation of thoughts, wonders, and whatever other bullshit is floating around my clouded brain...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:11:00 GMT

thus far, the best moment of my 23 years of existence

Tonight in Reseda, a ten year anniversary screening was held for the film, Boogie Nights. A film which is probably my favorite of all time, and definitely my favorite film of the past 15 years. Boogi...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 02:03:00 GMT

film festival blog

Hello friends, it's late, I'm tired so I will make this short.Ten Years After (a short life story) won best documentary.don't mind the fingerprints.everyone wanted to touch it.Thank you to those who c...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:27:00 GMT

official selection!

I received word yesterday evening that my latest film, Ten Years After (a short life story) has been selected into the NBC/Universal Film Festival. I've been waiting 5 months to hear confirmation, so ...
Posted by on Sun, 27 May 2007 12:16:00 GMT

holiday essentials

venti chai - extra hotnon fat milk and no whip creamhome alonegreat holiday flick that never gets olda christmas storythey literally play it on repeat x-mas day but it's hard not to love itapple ...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:15:00 GMT