* Graduate of UCLA’s Professional Program in Screenwriting
* Bachelor of Arts from The University of Minnesota
* Teaches: Writing the Short Film, Defining the Screenplay, Synopsis/Treatment/Outline, Genres in Film, Writing the Feature Film.
* 25 years performing arts experience
Stephen Cardinal is a film and television screenwriter and a playwright. He is a graduate of the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting. His screenplays have achieved awards from screenwriting competitions to include: Blue Cat and Scriptapalooza. He has written Television pilots that have been reviewed for production by major Hollywood studios. His work in the development of short form and long form “Television Bibles”, has led to a training program that helps writers create and hone these important documents. His play I am Charlie looks at the Charles Manson story through the mind of Charlie himself and received critical acclaim in Los Angeles at our very own Promenade Playhouse. He has worked extensively with screenwriters in the critical evaluation and improvement of their work, particularly in rewriting scripts before presentation to production executives. His extensive business training and experience, including a Master’s degree in Marketing give him a unique perspective on the business side of the film industry. Along with his writing partner Tom Waters, he has a “first look” deal with a major streaming network.