Story originator and producer for upcoming live action Pac-Man movie with Wayfarer Studios and Bandai-Namco.

I am developing entertainment projects for film and series, live action and animation. Primarily, I am looking for and working with well-known IP (many from JP), but also still develop original projects as well. My speciality is putting a new twist on great, established IP -- creating a fresh take, pitching it, developing it, and seeing through to production. (New projects -- live action and animation -- to be announced soon!).

I head up the international Toei Animaiton effort in the US (along with producer Tim Kwok). We are working both with Toei legacy titles and creating new IP for live action and animations films and series for the World Wide marketplace. (New projects to be announced soon)

I developed the story for this feature film, representing the IP side from SEGA.

The beginning of our new animated feature, recently funded over $350k on Kickstarter. Co-Directing with Aaron Blaise, currently in Development.

Ranked with USC and NYU as one of the top film schools in the country, FSU’s faculty includes two Nobel Laureates, two Pulitzer Prize winners, and at the film school, instructors have received 12 nominations and earned two Academy Awards. FSU students have won as many Student Academy Awards as AFI's have: 8.

A $204M world-lcass visual effects company who was expanding into original content through the creation of a new animation studio in Florida. **Unfortunately, in Sept. of 2012 the company went into bankruptcy, shutting down all Florida operations and selling off their other businesses. We were 1 month away from starting production.** • Conceived and oversaw film with directing partner Aaron Blaise. • Created 3 full story screenings of film. • Oversaw 2-minute animation test to showcase "the look" of the film. • Managed a crew of 120. • Supervised and interacted daily with Story, Editorial and Art Department. • Co-led the creative direction on many beginning animation tests. • Worked closely with Associate Producer and Director of Production to create budget and schedule.

A start up animation studio using the expertise of Digital Domain to create top quality, original animation features. **I was hired with partner Aaron Blaise to start the studio (hired 1 & 2). • Oversaw creative growth of studio. • Created 4 complete feature film outlines -- full plots, characters, worlds and artwork. • Recruited and hired staff which grew to 120 from top studios around the globe including: Pixar, Disney, Dreamworks, Sony, Blue Sky, Weta, Lucasfilm, Animal Logic, Framestore, etc. • Represented studio in community, giving many talks, lectures, interviews and appearances. • Contributed to design of new 150,000 sq. ft. animation building.

Gave TED talk about our story development process using current project.

Original CGI feature film in development and pre-production, premised from a short story by Philip K. Dick.* Brought project and world to WDAS Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) with directors.* Created believable immersive fantasy world of elves, trolls, faeries, working closely with directors, artists and technicians to achieve "look" of the film.* Developed story structure, theme, characters and all scenes with directors. * Orchestrated and led all research, screenings, offsites, trips & lectures.* Wrote "bible" of the film's world.* Wrote first two drafts of the screenplay.* Orchestrated and participated in several pitches to top echelon company's executive leadership of the company.* Hired all key personnel on the team - story artists, additional writers, Art Director, Associate Producer, VFX Supervisor, etc.* Worked closely with directors, artists and technicians to achieve "look" of the film.* Initiated several technical tests to explore realistic eye simulation and complicated vegetation. * Partnered/worked with studio to create budget and schedule plan.

First CGI Short from new Disney Shorts Department.• Partnered with director to achieve creative vision.• Cast all key production roles.• Created and oversaw $3M budget and schedule.• Encouraged and oversaw innovative techniques for hair, cloth, rigging, and open pipeline – methods that are now standards within the studio. • Premiered short at Annecy Film Festival.* Academy Award finalist* Annie Award winner – best storyboarding

Disney Shorts Department & Special Projects * Original hand-drawn and CGI shorts intended for release with animated and live-action feature films. * Launched studio's innovative new shorts program within studio based on Pixar's core philosophies to identify talent, advance the art form and rekindle Disney's rich shorts history.* Led Special Projects department.* Fielded over 150 shorts ideas within studio.* Oversaw 54 pitches to Story Trust, with 6 artists pitching to John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer. Aall 6 artists are now directors.* 6 Sshorts produced or in production from first round, including 11 Annie Award nominees and Academy Award finalists, and the ABC Christmas Special "PREP AND LANDING" (2009 #1 rated holiday special this season). * Executive Producer, for Goofy's "HOW TO HOOK UP YOUR HOME THEATER". - First hand-drawn short in program, released with "National Treasure 2." * Researched and evaluated Disney's rich short history. Identified and oversaw the release of "BOAT BUILDERS", 1938 Mickey short with new feature. * Initiated Shorts Club for as creative outlet for artists to make explore their own shorts within the studio. * Oversaw management of Special Projects department within studio.

Animated CGI feature based on classic Shakespearean love story. • Created new, fresh approach on problematic project.• Partnered with Elton John’s Rocket Pictures.• Secured greenlight funding ($50MM production goal). • Cast key actors, story artists and senior roles on film.• Evaluated external CGI production studios – initiated animation tests at 3 studios.*Left show with directors after 7 months to pursue "King of the Elves" -- both at Disney.

Original animated CGI feature. • Created several original ideas from which Longshots was chosen.• Developed project with directors, writers and executives.• Wrote well-received 1st and only draft of project.

Original, hand-drawn feature film featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Michael Clarke Duncan, and songs by Phil Collins. Worldwide theatrical gross: $250MM, $160MM+ more in DVD, consumer products and theme parks. • Wrote the original approach which greenlit the project.• Hired screenwriters, board artists and all key personnel.• Managed and was creatively involved in all writing, boarding and editing of story.• Directed $90MM budget & 16-month production schedule.• Led 250+ crew of artists, technicians and managers. • Oversaw all casting, recording and music.• Liaise regularly with Mr. Collins, actors and agents. • Creative development and approval for national marketing including theatrical trailers, TV, print, outdoor, etc. • Led coordination and approval of materials for PR and Consumer Products.• Worked with Walmart, Hasbro and other corporate partners.• Primary speaker and presenter for screenings and premiers in England, Japan, & Switzerland.• Delivered project 6 months ahead of schedule & $7MM under budget. * Winner, Heartland Truly Moving Films Award, 2004 * Academy Award Nominee for Best Animated Feature, 2004

• Wrote story notes on all films and scripts, both in Florida & California development. • Worked with writers to further stories.• Developed, pitched and wrote several ideas for “bear” movie, one which became Brother Bear.• Developed several projects with director Barry Cook (Mulan) including My Peoples, which I helped get greenlit.

Special unit to handle non-feature animation. • Partnered with divisions of The Walt Disney Company to create animation product, including Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), Marketing, Interactive, Theme Parks and Disney Cruise line.• Developed gameplay and produced animation for 7 interactive video games. • Created Theme Park shows and animation used in Park attractions.

• 2nd unit editing on “LITTLE MERMAID”, “ALADDIN”, “THE LION KING”, “BEAUTY & THE BEAST”, “RESCUERS DOWN UNDER” AND “PRINCE AND THE PAUPER”.• Edited “ROLLER COASTER RABBIT” (dir. Rob Minkoff), 1st animated short from Florida studio, released with Dick Tracy feature. • Edited “OFF HIS ROCKERS” (dir. Barry Cook), original animated short.

Small video and film multi-media company.* Edited national and regional commercials, music videos and industrial films.

Film and video post-production house. • Sound/ADR editor for TV show Miami Vice.• Cut music videos for Skyywalker Records (Luther Cambell) – including several videos for 2 Live Crew.