Screenwriter of "Knock at the Cabin" and Director of short film "Monsters" that has screened in over 100 film festivals worldwide and won 45 awards.
Talent Agent
CAA
    Legal Representative
    Ziffren Brittenham LLP
      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
      • Writer (3 Credits)
        Sleepers
        Treatment
        Twisted Avenue
        Screenplay
        Monsters2015
        Short
      • Director (1 Credit)
        Monsters2015
        Short
      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
      HorrorHaus Film Festival
      Best U.S. Dramatic Short Film
      Monsters
      El Cultura Film Festival
      Audience Award - Best Short Film
      Monsters
      Other Worlds Austin Film Festival
      Best Actress
      Monsters
      Bloody Horror International Film Festival
      Best Screenplay, Best Actress
      Monsters
      Molins Dei Rei Horror Film Festival
      Best Short Film
      Monsters
      Halloween International Film Festival
      Best Horror Short
      Monsters
      Fright Night Theater Film Festival
      Best Screenplay
      Monsters
      Madtown Horror Film Festival
      Audience Award - Best Screenplay
      Monsters
      Splat! Horror Film Festival
      Best Director
      Monsters
      Killer Valley Horror Film Festival
      Best Sci-Fi Short
      Monsters
      Burbank International Film Festival
      Best Short Film, Best Horror/Sci-Fi Film
      Monsters
      Comic-Con International Film Festival
      College
      USC
      Film and Television Production
      High School
      Carl Sandburg High School
      Current City
      Los Angeles, CA
      Hometown
      Chicago, IL
      Screenwriter of "Knock at the Cabin" and Director of short film "Monsters" that has screened in over 100 film festivals worldwide and won 45 awards.
      Talent Agent
      CAA
        Legal Representative
        Ziffren Brittenham LLP
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