I'm a professional filmmaker. I live with my wonderful partner and he works on set in the art department. I love being in, on or under the Ocean. I love reading books and magazines, watching movies, and collaborating to make art. I care about sustainable living.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I prefer to travel like a local, and I love meeting new people. Staying at someone's home, or bringing them into ours, enriches my life. I've had very good experiences trading homes with others, and using Airbnb/VRBO rentals, so I thought this might be a way to find a bed while traveling and offer a bed to a traveler coming through California.

Interests

• books
• yoga
• meditation
• movies
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• snorkeling
• art
• film
• diving
• good conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

I love classic films and literature, science fiction movies and books, and I watch episodic dramas on HBO and Netflix. I'm not into horror films (with the exception of classics by Kubrick and Hitchcock) but I love mysteries and thrillers. I listen to rock, jazz, blues, R&B, world music, country, classical, and occasionally electronica. I'm particular about music, but there is something I enjoy in almost every genre.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've made films that have actually helped people.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach film editing, story structure and Adobe software. I'd like to get better at playing music and surfing -- coaching welcome.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can show you how to make your videos and photos way more amazing, and I can take really good photos of you. I can edit your writing. I cook and garden. Kids and animals really like me. I also give good haircuts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belize, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Mexico, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States