Carter Ward was born in Washington, DC and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland. In 2012, he graduated from Fordham University with a degree in English Language and Literature. It was in New York City that he first discovered his love for film and storytelling, working as an assistant on several short and feature films. In 2015, Ward moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in filmmaking. During that time, he has done everything from background acting, to assisting at a top-tier talent agency, to working at a prestigious film festival. In 2021, he founded the production company Arden Pictures, which aims to produce character-driven films that explore all aspects of American life. The company’s first film is Step Back, Doors Closing.