What motivated you to become a writer?

After a high school literature teacher commented that I had writing talent, I began to flirt with the idea of being a professional writer. I studied the craft relentlessly. I remember reading Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park novel and then going to see the feature film. I was absolutely sure at that point. That was the definitive moment when I told myself – “This is it. This is what I want to do with my life.”

Starting on a blank page is not easy- where does your creativity come from?

My creativity comes easily, I must confess. It comes from an infinite source within me. I’m one of those people that was just born with artistic talents. However, it was a challenge for me to industrialize my creativity, to harness it so that I could turn daydreams into outlines and outlines into screenplays and novels. That takes a different sort of creativity that only came to me through years of practice.

Do you write projects knowing that so many other factors need to happen to get it to screen and does that come into your project creation?

I’ve worked in the Miami indie production business for several years. I’ve discussed distribution with producers. I’ve fetched coffee for big name actors. I’ve pulled focus for veteran cameramen. I’ve held boom mics for hours on end. So, I have an appreciation for all the different roles that people play in getting a project to the screen. I learned that I was just a component of this giant, magnificent machine that makes movies. So, when I write screenplays I’m thinking of ways to make everyone shine in their respective roles.

What is your dream for this project and what other ancillary revenue do you think it could generate? Please include script title in reply.

My latest project is called Quantum Wing and I absolutely love it. This story has franchise potential and I’d love to buy my 4 year old son his very own Quantum Wing action figures someday. Quantum Wing is about a retired soldier named Edson Falcone who comes off the bench to track down terrorists who stole top secret battle suits from the US military. These battle suits have different capabilities like heavy explosives, ice weapons, and other unique properties. Eventually, Falcone recovers all the battlesuits and a new elite group of soldiers emerge – Quantum Wing.

How has your experience been with screenwriting contests for this project so far?

I’ve pitched Quantum Wing to producers when it was still in the concept phase, and I received lots of great feedback. So, I decided to write a new script and place it in contests. 2020 was the first year that I decided to enter screenwriting competitions with Quantum Wing. The script got a very positive coverage review and was graded highly in terms of commercial viability. I anticipate that it will do well in contests this year.

If you could stand in a room full of investor partners looking at many projects what would you like them to know about you and this project?

When I wrote Quantum Wing I enjoyed every minute of it. I wanted people to feel the excitement of cinema, to experience the thrills, suspense, catharsis, drama, and little chuckles that only comes from watching well-made tentpole films. So, I worked for several drafts over several months to ensure that Quantum Wing has all the right moments. It’s an action story about high tech battlesuits on the surface. It’ll be fun to read and fun to watch. But there’s also a personal story about a soldier recovering from PTSD and the internal battle he faces when asked to put his neck on the line for his country just one more time. Falcone’s stoicism and patriotism are qualities on full display throughout the unraveling of Quantum Wing’s story.

Do you have any website links for your writing, credits, background, etc. that you would like to share?

I don’t have any onscreen credits yet. I worked as a ghostwriter for many years. You might’ve read my work or seen films that I’ve been fortunate enough to work on. However, I’m ready to emerge from the shadows with Quantum Wing.