Graduate of the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, where he received a Presidential Scholarship and a Dean's Scholarship.
Rotary Club Milano Scala - Best Director for the film Hopeful Notes.
2010 International Social Commitment Awards - Best Director for the film Hopeful Notes.
Frequently uses music sequences with no dialogue.
Premiered his films at prestigious festivals and locations (i.e. the Giffoni Film Festival and the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood).