Steve is a Chicago native and a USC Film School alumnus, who currently lives in Los Angeles. Along with his writing partner Michael Sherman, he co-wrote the screenplay for "Knock at the Cabin," which was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It was released theatrically by Universal Studios and opened at # 1 at the box office.
Over the years, Steve’s feature screenplays have been voted onto the prestigious industry Black List four times, including twice in the top ten. His short film, "Monsters," which he directed, has amassed over two million views and screened at more than 100 film festivals around the world, winning 45 awards including Best Short Film at the Comic-Con International Film Festival. He is currently writing new feature films for Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros Animation, and Netflix, and is attached to direct his first feature for Gold Circle Films.
Steve is represented by CAA and Ziffren-Brittenham LLP. For more information on his projects, visit www.dreamingants.com
Filmography
Writer (3 Credits)
Sleepers
Treatment
Twisted Avenue
Screenplay
Monsters2015
Short
Director (1 Credit)
Monsters2015
Short
27 Awards & Selections
Best Actress in a Short Film Monsters
Young Entertainer Awards
Finalist Monsters
Stage 32 Short Film Contest
Best Short Film Monsters
Films Short Online Film Festival
Best Thriller Short Film Monsters
The Online Film Festival
Best Short Film Monsters
Fun Size Horror Holiday FIlmmaking Contest
Best Short Film Monsters
Naperville Independent Film Festival
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Monsters
Windy City International Film Festival
Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actress Monsters
Comicpalooza Film Festival
Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Screenwriting, Best Actress, Best Editing Monsters
Sixth Sense Horror Film Festival
Special Mention Monsters
Fantosfreak Film Festival
Best Film, Best Screenwriting, Best Female Actor Monsters
End of Days Film Festival
Best Director Monsters
Roswell Film Festival
Best Horror/Sci-Fi Film Monsters
Sioux City International Film Festival
Audience Choice Award - Best Short Film Monsters
Seattle Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival
Best Short Film Monsters
Pacific Coast Premiere Film Festival
Best Short Film, Audience Choice Award - Best Short Film, Best Young Actor Monsters