SAMPLES OF WORK
“We must do our work for its own sake, not for the future or attention or applause.”
— Steven Pressfield
WRITING SAMPLES
One-Hour Southern-Crime Drama
In this twisted Robin Hood tale, an act of vengeance becomes a fortuitous opportunity when a down-and-out bouncer ambushes a cartel route, becoming an accidental drug dealer as well as a local savior for his bankrupt hometown of Sulphur, Louisiana.
Action/Drama/Feature Film
Seeking retribution for a crime he didn't commit, a stunt coordinator plans an impossible heist with the help of his ragtag stunt team, but trouble catches up with our amateur outlaws, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless Mexican cartel and a tenacious detective - who happens to be the coordinator's estranged sister.
Category Two
Drama/Full-Length Play
During the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina, an affluent and opportunistic son returns home to seize control of the family restaurant, but his younger brother, stern father and pragmatic mother stand in his way as secrets and wicked lies are uprooted and exposed.
Action/Thriller/Feature Film
When her teenage son is killed during a Super Bowl bombing, a vengeful mother revisits her former life as an assassin to punish those who authored her son’s murder, leading her into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game against an old nemesis.
Category Two
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Spec Script for 9-11LONESTAR
Learning of an old buddy's untimely death, Owen comes to terms with his own mortality, especially when he's given discouraging news about his own health. With the help of the 126, Mateo learns to let go of his past when he faces suspension from the department. In the wake of Charles’ death, Tommy wrestles with her own grief.
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Category Two
DIRECTORS REEL (Cinematic)
DIRECTORS REEL (Narrative)
Excerpt from Speaking Engagement/Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
Excerpt from Voice: A Stutterer’s Odyssey
STORYBOARD SAMPLES
This was a two shot that we really wanted to keep without cutting to OTS as much as possible. It worked beautifully with talented actors who nailed each take. All we had to do was slightly push in.
STORYBOARD SAMPLES
This was a simple insert, but it became one of our favorite shots that really evolved better than we had forecasted. The lighting and intensity of the character, Colt, says it all, and reflects his persona in one shot: Always snooping in, always paranoid, and trusting no one, including himself.
STORYBOARD SAMPLES
This shot was supposed to be an above shot looking straight down. Since we were filming in an actual hotel shower, we had to improvise with the environment and its limited space to make it work. The hard lighting hitting Colt directly from above really works well, and embodies the seclusion and isolation our character feels in this point of the film.