Originally from North Carolina, I began my career in Hollywood as a Producer’s Assistant on the Universal Pictures studio lot where I had the great privilege of working alongside countless industry veterans, including the late Italian movie mogul Dino De Laurentiis. I later served as an on-location Executive Producer’s Assistant on the movie Hannibal (2000, Florence, Italy), produced by Dino and directed by Ridley Scott — an experience that deepened my understanding of cinematic storytelling at the highest level.

During my time working for Dino, I once asked him what advice he would give me for my career going forward. He paused, then said with that unmistakable Italian conviction: “If you want to really make it in this industry — and be happy — you must be a writer.” I’ve never forgotten those words. Many years later, they have become both a challenge and a compass, guiding me back to the creative core of why I fell in love with film in the first place. Over the past decade, I’ve studied the craft of screenwriting with deep intention, exploring how stories can help us make sense of who we are, both individually and collectively.

I write from a place of gratitude and purpose. I’m drawn to stories that feel useful — stories that help us recognize ourselves in one another and remember what connects us. Through Mystic Moonlight Films, I am dedicated to developing work that fosters a deeper appreciation of our shared humanity and the universal truths that unite us.