Described by both press and colleagues as an "indie renaissance man" and "voice of the underground," among other things, Dave Harlequin is a professional author, editor, journalist, screenwriter, and producer from Charlotte, North Carolina. He first began seriously working in film in 2013, and has since worked on over a dozen films, many of which winning various awards throughout the film festival and convention circuit. In addition to his film work, Harlequin is the Editor in Chief of Nerd Nation Magazine, has over a dozen published short stories, dozens more non-fiction published credits, and has been nominated for two Rondo Hatton Awards for his journalistic contributions. Outside of his career in entertainment, he enjoys cooking, coffee, gaming, and hanging out with his dog.