Steven is a renowned director, celebrated for his multifaceted career in the entertainment industry. He is the visionary force behind the acclaimed JOURNALISTA PODCAST, a popular iHeart Radio program that he not only created, produced, and hosts.
Throughout his illustrious career, Steven has worn many hats, including that of a Hollywood screenwriter. He has successfully crafted features, commercials, music videos, and documentaries, showcasing his versatility and expertise. Moreover, he has also held a professorship at Loyola University New Orleans, where he taught film and screenwriting to the next generation of industry professionals.
Recently, Steven has been invited by a prominent racial justice organization to direct a short project focused on black incarceration in America. The resulting film, A CRY FOR HELP, has garnered widespread acclaim, winning numerous best picture awards across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Steven's feature project, HATE CRIME, a thought-provoking film that explores the consequences of fear and repression, has received widespread recognition and accolades at film festivals around the world.
In addition to his impressive body of work, Steven is also known for the cult classic, BALLER BLOCKIN', a rap film for Universal that starred Lil Wayne and reached #1 on the Billboard charts in DVD and video sales, eventually going quadruple platinum.
As a screenwriter, Steven has been represented by top agencies and has worked as a script fixer and screenwriting coach. His remarkable journey has also taken him to an AIDS hospice, where he lived and worked for two years while creating the award-winning feature-length documentary, LIVING WITH...A FILM ABOUT LOVE AND AIDS. This poignant film premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and has traveled the world, contributing to the establishment of new AIDS hospices, a testament to Steven's commitment to social causes.
Steven's academic background is equally impressive, with a graduate degree in film production from Boston University and a degree in Political Science. Throughout his illustrious career, Steven has consistently demonstrated his ability to excel in a wide range of roles, from creator and producer to professor and screenwriter, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
