Steven's journey began at Winchester University, where he pursued a degree in Theatre Studies, a passion that had been delayed due to his prior employment as a bouncer. Despite the setbacks, he remained dedicated to his craft, eventually writing and staging his play Doorways, which was inspired by his experiences as a bouncer and soldier.
After graduating, Steven was awarded writing and acting scholarships from The National Theatre and New York Film Academy, respectively. However, he needed to save funds to live in New York for two years, so he bought a taxi and worked tirelessly to make ends meet. To supplement his income, he even entered a cage fighting tournament, but unfortunately, he broke his leg, forcing him to re-evaluate his plans.
The silver lining was that this setback inspired him to turn Doorways into a feature film, which he wrote, directed, and produced himself, despite having no prior experience in filmmaking. He raised funds locally, sold his taxi, and adapted the script, using his love of cinema as his guide. This self-taught apprenticeship led to the creation of his second feature film, and he is now in post-production for his third feature, Relentless, which has already garnered several awards.
After facing setbacks in securing production for his screenplay, SKULL HUNTER, Steven turned his attention to the BBC Writer's Room, where he wrote a 1/2 hour comedy/drama episode, leading to a 6-part series. He then decided to produce the pilot episode of HAPPY HOURS, an ensemble piece set in a run-down pub.
Steven's perseverance paid off when he secured a security job at the RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL party in Cannes, where he managed to secure funding for SKULL HUNTER, marking the first time he didn't have to fund his films himself by selling possessions and engaging in cage fighting. Now, he is preparing for the premiere of SKULL HUNTER, a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft.
