Writer/Producer at Captnskipper Productions 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, renowned director and acting Coach, Tad Danielewski, invited him to join the 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. He later became head of USC film dept. 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. Skip has five children and has resided in the Bend area since 1994 employed in photography and film/video production in Central Oregon. Skip is also a State licensed substance abuse counselor. Skip is presently promoting "BOARDERS" a feature comedy and producing "And A Child Shall Lead" documentary based on a Michael Slade Play, about child genocide. Skip is available to work any crew positions and has worked all crew positions.