I am a native New Yorker-Puerto Rican from the projects who through hard work and persistence obtained a BA in creative writing and eventually an MA in English Language Acquisition. My teaching experience spanned the globe: Japan, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Turkey. After more than 20 years as an educator, I am now pursuing my passion for writing and music.
Filmography
Writer (2 Credits)
Familiar Realm
Screenplay
PSYCHOPOMP: gaikokujin
Screenplay
17 Awards & Selections
Selected PSYCHOPOMP: gaikokujin
Cannes World Film Festival CANNES, FRANCE
2024
FINALIST - BEST UNPRODUCED SCRIPT PSYCHOPOMP: gaikokujin
Luminary Independent Film Fiesta - FINALIST Paris, France
2024
Best Script Familiar Realm
Boston Screenplay Awards - WINNER Boston, Mass
2024
BEST SCRIPT Familiar Realm
Berlin New Wave Festival - WINNER Berlin, Germany
2024
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY - HONORABLE MENTION Familiar Realm
Liber Films International Festival Athina, Greece
2023
BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY - WINNER Familiar Realm
Rising Sun Cinema Festival Tokyo, Japan
2023
Best Feature Script - FINALIST Familiar Realm
Gold Star Movie Awards Newark, New Jersey
2023
Best Drama Script - WINNER Familiar Realm
Gold Star Movie Awards Newark, New Jersey
2023
FEATURE SCREENPLAY: SEMI-FINALIST Familiar Realm
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Los Angeles, California
2023
Feature Screenplay: OFFICIAL SELECTION Familiar Realm
Red Fox International Film Festival Tbilisi, Georgia