Stephen Chen is a Midwest-born Taiwanese American who left his career as a classically trained civil engineer to pursue screenwriting after learning that his pipe dream was just a regular dream. He's dabbled in standup, improv, and sketch comedy, but found himself gravitating towards writing character-driven scripts that explore themes of loneliness and connection, identity and self-acceptance.
He's produced and directed two of his short scripts -- SECURITY and SECRET ADMIRER -- both of which were Quarterfinalists in the Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition. SECURITY premiered at New York CineFest in 2024, and SECRET ADMIRER wrapped post-production in early 2025.
Jordan Peele is his idol -- someone who can pull off insightful comedy and elevated horror with equal precision. Please help Stephen get in touch with Monkeypaw.
