Risa Peris

Risa Peris is a multi-talented individual hailing from Phoenix, AZ, USA. She has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry with a diverse skill set spanning various disciplines, including authorship, cinematography, directing, and screenwriting. Risa's passion for storytelling extends to her roles as a casting assistant, costume designer, and documentary filmmaker, showcasing her dedication to every aspect of the filmmaking process. With an impressive resume that includes theatre journalism, screenwriting, prose writing, and playwriting, Risa Peris continues to captivate audiences with her creativity and talent.

Risa Peris is the founder and chief writer for The 200 Word Short Story (www.200wordshortstory.org) and the YouTube channel - Distant Torments, which posts horror/sci-fi stories. She's published three books, poetry, and short fiction in numerous publications. She dreams of having a chicken sanctuary, a sloth as a walking partner, and a roomful of tiny toys when not writing.

Risa Peris has a law degree and is enrolled in a screenwriting MFA program at the Academy of Art. She's written numerous scripts and is working on developing a horror series.

Risa Peris is interested in all aspects of filmmaking and is looking for diverse projects to work on.