Biography

Teli has been writing stories since before the age of 5. As a child, he would use his toys to bring his stories to life.

Until the youthful age of twelve, Teli was raised in the bustling city of Taipei, Taiwan. When his father was called upon to assist with a business expansion in Bangkok, the family packed up there belongings to start their new life in Thailand.

After high school concluded, Teli decided to continue his studies abroad. He arrived in Los Angeles to pursue his education and career path in the field of molecular biology.

One evening, after watching an independent film, Teli was inspired to make a major change in his life. He took a leap of faith and pushed aside his ambition to become a scientist. While progressing toward the completion of his intended degree, Teli embarked on his journey to fulfill his true passion; film making and story writing.

Through his hard work and determination, Teli established From The Earth (FTE) Productions in 2009; an independent film production company. Teli began writing, directing, and producing films with a group of like minded friends. He spent every spare moment discovering the fundamentals of cinema.

The exposure to many different cultures has been a considerable influence on Teli. This is reflected abundantly in his two feature films. Additionally, he strives to introduce diversity into all aspects of FTE's other works. The company has produced a variety of medias including: commercials, music videos, and short films.

Teli aspires to perfect his craft and become an example for others. His message is to trust one's self and never give up the pursuit of their dreams.
- IMDb mini biography by: H. & D. Shafer