He spent over 10 years working and acting in theatre, including an artistic apprenticeship at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Since then, he has written, produced, and directed award-winning short films that have played in festivals across the country, including the Columbus International Film and Video Festival, the Illinois International Film Festival, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. Currently, he is an adjunct faculty member at DePaul University's School of Cinematic Arts.