Kristofer Velasquez was born and raised near Chicago, IL. He graduated from Roosevelt University with a degree in Communications (Media Studies). His interests are rooted heavily in the arts and technology. Although an avid moviegoer since a young age, his active interest in the craft of filmmaking wasn't realized until his early twenties when he delved into film studies and eventually the filmmaking process itself. The culmination of all his interests brought about his first venture into the film world with Circling The Drain , a feature-length zombie opus that never completed. In addition to writing and directing CTD, Kristofer also applied himself to the role of soundtrack composer and webmaster for the official website. These pivotal roles, both in personal interest and project requirement, were to be a peak exhibition of honed talent from a youth of practice and ambition. This schema continues with "Deadscapes" and can hopefully draw more definite results and fulfillment from the work put in.
The first episode was a testament to Velasquez's persistence in this craft. But with some time between that era and the current, he's taken great pains to capitalize on his previous mistakes in filmmaking. With episode II, he demonstrates a firmer grasp on the the DIY mentality and method that he has learned to make films by; further proof that a love for filmmaking can substitute for formal training in the indie world. And that training and money is no substitution for passion.