Writer, Video and Voice Director, Game Content Designer
"In time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer
exists."
~Eric Hoffer
Represented by:
The Stein Agency
Mitchel Stein
mstein@thesteinagency.com
(818) 594-8990
WRITER
Zorro: Generation Z. (BKN) "A Z in Time". Episode for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
Dork Hunters From Outer Space. (BKN) "Finding Sidney" and "Dorks in Black". Episodes for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
The Legend of the Dragon, Season Two. (BKN) "Spellbound" and "Heart of the Dragon". Episodes for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
"Widow Maker". (Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment and IDT Entertainment, Inc.). Animated feature-length, direct to DVD movie. Co-written with Christy Marx
- Biker Mice From Mars. (Brentwood Television Funnies, Inc.) "Rumpty Dumpty". Episode for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
The Library of Future Weaponry:"Air Warfare of the Future". Book. Interest level grades 7-12. Independent contractor for The Rosen Publishing Group, New York, NY.
- Alien Racers. (MGA Entertainment) "Ain't No Justice" and "Future Imperfect". Episodes for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
- Careers in the New Economy:"Careers in Fitness and Personal Training". Book. Interest level grades 9-12. Independent contractor for The Rosen Publishing Group, New York, NY.
- The Legend of the Dragon. (BKN) "Horse Play" and "Monkey See Monkey Do". Episodes for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
- Time Lines in American History: "A Time Line of the Slave Trade in America". Children's book. Interest level grades 3-5. Independent contractor for The Rosen Publishing Group, New York, NY
- Life in Extreme Environments series: "Outer Space". Children's book. Interest level grades 5-8. Independent contractor for The Rosen Publishing Group, New York, NY
- He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe. (Mattel) "Buzz Off's Pride". Episode for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
- Stargate Infinity (DIC) "Mother of Invention" Episode for half-hour animated television series. Co-written with Christy Marx
- Editor: "From the Pits to the Pits" By James A. Goulding. Non-fiction book
- The Ultimate Books of Spells (BKN, Inc.) "Coat-of-Arms" Episode for half-hour animated television series. Airing TBD. Co-written with Christy Marx
- X-Men Evolution (Film Roman, Inc.) "Spykecam" Episode for half-hour animated television series. Now airing on Fox Kids. Co-written with Christy Marx
- KONG The Animated Series (BKN, Inc.) "Reborn" Episode for half-hour animated television series. Now airing on Fox Kids. Co-written with Christy Marx
- Roswell Conspiracies (BKN, Inc.) "Conspiracy Revealed" Episode for half-hour animated television series. Aired on Fox Kids. Co-written with Christy Marx
- Screenplays:"Desert Descent" and "Darwin's Gorge"
Staff Writer. Top secret massively multiplayer online game (MMOG). More to come.
- "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Hard Evidence", writing and content design. Developed by Telltale Games for Ubisoft/CBS Consumer Products. Based on the hit television series. Click here for a trailer based on our case.
- "Earth and Beyond", Talk Tree Dialogue Writer, massively multi-player on-line SF RPG from EA/Westwood Studios.
- "Agitating for Dramatic Change" Article published at Gamasutra.com. You have to register (it's free!) to read the article.
- "The Legend of Alon D'ar", Text Dialogue Writer, PS2 fantasy-adventure game for Stormfront Studios/ UbiSoft for 2001.
- "Adapting the Tools of Drama to Interactive Storytelling" Article published at Gamasutra.com. You have to register (it's free!) to read the article.
- "Into the Fire" Co-Designer/ Writer, Babylon 5 space combat game for Sierra FX/ Sierra On-Line.
- "Cloak" Live-action movie script Writer, live-action Director, managed the integration of live actors into CGI sets, and Sound Designer; First-person adventure game for Sierra FX/ Yosemite Entertainment, Sierra On-Line.
- "Echoes" Assistant Designer, Narrative Writer, 'Mythologist' for the alien race, Sound Designer, Third-person adventure game for Sierra On-Line, Oakhurst studio.
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DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKER/ DVD AUTHOR
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
- Video Program Network, Chico, California. Wrote, produced and directed five half hour infomercials.
- KIEM-TV3, Eureka, California. Wrote, produced, directed, lit, shot, edited and voiced award-winning commercials and promos.
VOICE DIRECTOR
- Voice Talent Director "The Legend of Alon D'ar", PS2 fantasy-adventure game for Stormfront Studios/Mattel for 2001.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
"... the one of most professionally produced, realistic games that we have ever played, and gave us a real glimpse of the possibilities for gaming in the virtual reality world of the future."
The Beast Within was awarded:
- 1996 Game of the Year - Computer Gaming World
- 1996 Adventure Game of the Year - PC Gamer
- 1995 Adventure Game of the Year - Strategy Plus
- 1996 Best Story - Gamespot
- Golden Triad Award - Computer Game Review
A rare game that pulls the player in from the moment it starts right to the closing
credits; the writing is tight, the puzzles challenging, the characters made believable.
And it's all done in glorious full motion video.
~Armchair Empire
One of the few computer games to actually involve personal, meaningful growth in a player
-character. Easily one of the best Full Motion Video games ever made... shining example
of what could be accomplished with Full Motion Video, as well as a classic gameplay experience.
~Adventure Gamers
It's easily one of the most spectacular adventure games yet.
~All Game Guide
Click here to see example stills from The Beast Within.
Also:
- Editor of cutscenes (non-interactive movie sequences)
- Creator of a relational data base, which took the place of traditional strip- boards during production. This database also generated call sheets and daily department notes regarding prop and costume needs for the day's setups.
The Beast Within was the equivalent of shooting three feature-length films with a cast of 60 actors. Production took place over a three-month period.
For Sierra On-Line, Oakhurst Studio.
LIGHTING-CAMERA
- "Phantasmagoria": Live-action video adventure game. Blue screen lighting/camera and movie sequence editing. While rough around the edges by today's standards, Phantasmagoria was a pioneer in combining interactive video featuring real actors in CGI sets. Phantasmagoria was the first game to utilize motion control systems. At the time it was called the largest and most elaborate PC game ever produced. For Sierra On-Line, Oakhurst Studio.
SOUND DESIGN
- "Lighthouse": adventure game for Sierra On-Line.
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Education
Humboldt State University, Arcata, California: Graduate work in film production, screenplay writing, film theory and criticism.
California State University Chico, Chico, California: Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Drama.
Allan Hancock Community College and Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Santa Maria, California: Work in theatre and film production.
Honors
Judge: 1997 Aurora Awards (Recognizing Independent Excellence in the Film and Video Industries)
Co-winner, First Prize: Television Bureau of Advertising NTDRA Award (1987)
Co-winner, First Prize: Television Bureau of Advertising Award (1986)
National Honorary Broadcast Society Video Award, Stratosphere (1978)
Co-winner, First Place, Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Dance Variations (1975)
Service
Radioman, and Search and Rescue Coordination,
U.S. Coast Guard, First District
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