Biography

Owen Palmiotti is a novelist and an award-winning screenwriter/filmmaker. He is a former U.S. Naval Reservist and Merchant Marine, and taught navigation at his alma mater, SUNY Maritime College. He is the author of a Young Adult Fiction trilogy, The Adventures of Benjamin Manry. In 2014, Owen switched to writing screenplays and producing both short films and feature length films. He co-wrote, produced, and executive produced the feature film, Madhouse Mecca, which won Best Editing for a Feature Film and then secured a Domestic and International distribution deal. For the last twelve years, Owen has passionately worked in independent film working to bringing great stories to life. He lives in Leesburg, Virginia, with his wife, Marissa and their dog, Petunia.
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