Born in Chicago, Eli T. Peña moved to St. Augustine, Florida at the age of twelve. His talent was recognized by actor/director Charles S. Dutton who cast him in "First Time Felon."In 2005, Peña returned to the screen in "The Celestine Prophecy" under the guidance and influence of world-renowned director Armand Mastroianni. Peña was on set every day at Mastroianni's side to study directing scene by scene throughout the entire filming.Peña is an award winning producer and writer known for, "Near the End" (2005) Entremedio (2006) "Not Even the Devil" (2011) Walk on Water (2011) and Bless Yer Heart (2015)Peña resides in Georgia.