During the hottest summer of their lives, two best friends, Manuel Polanco and Xiomara Vargas, slowly drift apart as they deal with gangs, drugs and growing up in… El Barrio.
Film & TV Writing
French Messenger


A sitcom about the McKnight Family who moves from Texas to France after mom is relocated for work with the U.S. Military. A heartfelt and witty show where family dynamics and culture clash.
The Long Way Home, an Excerpt


Two strangers at their lowest find out that they may have something the other needs. But first, they need to get over their differences—and their unlikely similarities.
Between the Text


In this short film, Adelaide is faced with Amelia and Charlotte who both want Adelaide to help them with their problems.
If You’d Only Let Me In
If You’d Only Let Me In By Melanie Santiago Everyone tells Lucia she needs help, so she goes to an esteemed counseling center. Despite wanting to open up, the scars…
Sword-Lily


A college freshman arrives on campus with her loyal guide dog. Whispers from the trees lead her to question her purpose: will she be an advocate or a bystander?
Nothing Is Normal


This film continues Adelaide’s story from “Far Away Is Closer Than You Think,” an original short film featuring the same main character. She realizes life isn’t going back to normal, yet… but what is normal?
Dreams (a short film)
No matter the stress, anger, or sadness, Hamlet was right by identifying sleep as an escape. It can be something beautiful or terrifying. We are all like children. We dream and make up our own beautiful worlds and our own monsters. Imagination and dreaming is something to keep close to you!