Skip graduated from Antelope Valley Junior College with an AA degree in Business Administration. He then transferred to San Jose State during the turmoil of the early 70s where he earned credits towards a Minor in Political Science which he completed and earned at Brigham Young University (BYU).
Skip graduated from BYU with Honors receiving his BA in Communications with a track in photography/cinematic art. After Skip’s graduation, he joined
renowned Director and Acting coach Tad Danielewski writer/director workshop . Tad Danielewski graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and has influenced such “A” list actors as James Earl Jones and Martin Sheen.
After 18 months in the workshop Skip finished his Masters project “ Behind Closed Doors” a docu-drama about the Kennedy assassination.
Skip’s next Project “The Sacrifice” earned him the prestigious Golden Eagle award from CINE chaired at the time by Frank Capra.
Skip sold his first script in Hollywood to the Alcorn Group “They Play for Pride”.
Skip has worked on indie films as a D.P. Editor, sound, grip, gaffer, boom, director, producer, and writer. Skip has worked for an ABC affiliate as a writer and as a field producer for P.M. magazine.
Recently Skip was the Production Manager for “Lost”, “Grains of Sand” music videos and “Mastering the Vision” a spot for Film Oregon Alliance.
Skip just finished producing and directing a short comedy Trailer entitled “Options.” “Options” is scheduled to release in spring 2010.
Skip finished a project as associate producer/production manager on a short horror film “BIG” Released at “Bend Film Festival in October 2009 .
Skip presently is working on a T.V. pilot with High Desert Screenwriters.
Skip has resided in the Bend area since 1994 employed in photography and film/video production in Central Oregon.
Skip is available as Production Manager, Line Producer, or 1st to your media projects.
