Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, this individual's creative journey began with a one-act play titled "To Be or Not" performed at the Massachusetts Drama Festival in 1966. The following year, their second play, "The Madison Avenue Muse", was showcased at the same esteemed festival. Their academic pursuits led them to attend Dartmouth College, where they were awarded a prestigious Senior Fellow in Film designation in 1971. Subsequently, they enrolled at U.S.C., graduating with an M.F.A. in Cinema, writing, and production in 1973.
Their professional career in the film and television industry spanned from 1973 to 1978, with a focus on medical film and television. In 1979, they ventured into producing commercials and, concurrently, worked as a cinematographer and editor for children's educational films. The following year, they began writing and directing films for General Dynamics, a significant milestone in their professional journey.
In 1980, they achieved membership in the Writers Guild of America West (WGAw) with the success of their film "Summer Solstice". This marked a pivotal moment in their career, as they transitioned back to their native New Hampshire in 1984. Since then, they have continued to write and teach screenwriting, holding positions at Dartmouth College, Boston University, and the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
Throughout their career, they have also taught screenwriting at various workshops, including the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and The Cranbrook School in Michigan.
