Director/Cinematographer
Screenwriter
Screenwriting
journalism & contributions
- Is There Life on Earth (Sci-fi – Romance)
- Tone: Into the Wild, Close Encounters, Arrival
*Finished Screenplay
An overworked designer is abducted by a beautiful alien hybrid, through the encounter they forge a unique relationship and an enlightenment that will change him forever.
- Burden of the Wolf (coming of age/thriller)
- Tone: Jaws, Fargo, ET
*Finished screenplay
When a teen in a small town is killed by a wolf-like animal, four friends of the dead teen work to solve the mystery including the possibility it was a werewolf, while Deputy Samantha Randal navigates the misguided pursuits of the Sheriff and his assault on wolves.
- Familiar Spirits (Coming of age – Fantasy) ( Stand by Me in a Haunted House)
- Tone: Stand by Me, Breakfast Club, Stranger Things
*Finished screenplay
A new teen in a small town sneaks out with classmates to spend a night in a haunted house, through the paranormal experience the teens test each others will, build bonds and learn…
‘We are all a little Jacked Up.’
- Chang Chang Chaaang (Family Drama – Streaming)
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with an Asian American Soul Singer
- Tone: Crazy Rich Asians and The Commitments
*Finished screenplay
Leanne Chang is a successful Asian American accountant who yearns to be a soul singer, but when a sudden family crisis occurs Leanne is expected to abandon her dreams and take care of her traditional Asian family.
- Blood of Brothers (True Life – Police Drama)
- Tone: Training Day, Se7en)
*Finished screenplay
The true life story of a gang member, a decorated police officer brothers and their family when successive tragedies throw them into a dramatic and toxic struggle.
- The Smiths (Political Drama – Thriller) (graphic novel style)
- Tone: The Crow, Sin City
*Finished screenplay
A political assassin turns against the system and commits one last act of martyrdom.
Heart of Glass- The true story of Saul Alcarez (Doc and Feature)
*Sizzle shot
Based on the life of world renowned glass maker Saul Alcarez, his harrowing journey from a troubled youth in Mexico, to a homeless life in Santa Barbara, CA. Meeting and marrying his soul mate, finishing college and becoming a world renown glass artist, teacher and mentor.
Journalism & Contributions
Jimmy is a contributing writer for ICG, HDvideo Pro, and InCinematographer as well as contributing to the VES Handbook for his expertise in High Speed Cinematography.