Kiwi/New Zealander of Maori, Norwejian and Pakeha descent. Obtained a bachelor of science degree from the University of Auckland, New Zealand in Geology, Geophysics and Geography. Studied at Australian Film Base, a student of Shirley Pierce. Commonly reads literature from Robert McKee, Joseph Campbell, Blake Snyder, Richard Walter and many more. A student of UCLA Summer school and received an A+ for Screenwriting under the tutelage of Professor Richard Walter.