Trivia

Stephen's first major film project since his days as a film major at Point Park College in Pittsburgh,Pa. in fall 1988, was "C," a 9-minute video he filmed on a Canon HV40 in May and June 2010.

While Stephen enrolled at Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pa. as a film major in fall 1988, he changed his major to print journalism after one semester. He made the change after working at the camera equipment office at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers in Oakland, Pa. The experience gave him the opportunity to meet other students and graduates of the program. By his observations, he wasn't sure he would be able to make much of a living with a bachelor's degree in film. So he embarked on a career in journalism and photography. However, he did not toss away his childhood dream. He believed if he had the financing and the opportunity, he'd return to film.

Shortly after he turned 17 on August 6, 1987, Stephen made a 10-minute film with friends from Schuylkill County, Pa. He was curious about how well he could film and cut together a fight sequence. And he and a childhood friend, Lonny Tutko, came up with the characters who would be in it. And they played those parts. Stephen also did the special effects for the film. One was a replica of a cue ball. It was made of liquid latex. In the film, Lonny had to hit Stephen in the forehead with it. He nailed it on the first shot. Stephen was glad he did, because the prop still packed a wallop.

Started making Super 8 films when he was 14. His childhood dream was to become a film director.

Stephen writes lyrics for songs which tie into his fiction. And, since 2010, he's been hiring musicians to put music to them. Stephen has been releasing those recordings through his independent label, Mazz Press. Highlights include "Stick Around" and "Shooting Stars," performed by Soji O. Donna Nye also recorded a version of "Shooting Stars." Jenna McBreen and Bruce Marianelli recorded versions of "Sweet Echo of Memory" and "Dancing Shadows.".