Todd Ocvirk is a multi-talented individual of Hawaiian, Chinese, Caucasian, and Mexican descent, who has made a name for himself in the film industry through his work as a writer, director, and producer.
After graduating from the University of Southern California's prestigious Film School, where he was fortunate enough to be mentored by legendary director John Woo, Todd co-wrote and co-directed his first feature film, the award-winning independent horror movie Kolobos, which has since become a cult classic among fans of the genre.
Todd's subsequent projects include producing the indie zombie film Gangs of the Dead, earning a story credit and serving as the second unit director, as well as writing episodes for the children's puppet show Zip-A-Gang for Dream Tube Entertainment in Shanghai, China.
In addition to his work in film, Todd has also ventured into comic book writing with IDW Publishing's Song of Saya, a hallucinatory and Lovecraftian love story based on the successful Japanese light novel Saya No Uta.
Todd is currently working on a documentary about Native Hawaiians who fought in the American Civil War, titled Hawaii Sons of the Civil War, which he plans to write, direct, and produce.
Todd's most recent project is the award-winning fantasy/horror film Bashira, which he co-produced and wrote the screenplay for, and was directed by Academy Award-winning visual effects artist Nickson Fong.
Todd is passionate about exploring themes of cultural identity and history, particularly given his own multi-ethnic background, and plans to push the boundaries of what genre can be by examining these themes through a cinematic lens.
When he's not busy crafting mind-bending horror or hard-hitting action dramas, Todd can be found at the gym, in the dojo, at a movie theater, or in a Hawaiian BBQ joint. And, he'd like to remind you to tell your dog he said hi!
