Steve Desmond

Screenwriter and Director

Los Angeles, California

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About Steve

I'm a Chicago native, a USC Film School alumnus, a proud member of the WGA, and a working writer/director in Los Angeles. I try to teach one or two webinars for Stage 32 every year.

My first feature film, "Knock at the Cabin," was released theatrically earlier this year from Universal Studios and director M. Night Shyamalan. It opened at # 1 at the box office, and subsequently # 1 on VOD and # 1 on Peacock. My second feature film is currently in production at Paramount Animation, and will be released in theaters in fall, 2024.

My screenplays have been voted onto the prestigious industry Black List four times, including in 2020 with "The Saturday Night Ghost Club," which I am attached to direct with Brad Fuller (A Quiet Place) producing. I sold a sci-fi adventure screenplay, "Harry’s All-Night Hamburgers," to Warner Bros in a bidding war, with an Oscar nominated producer attached. Over the years, I've also been hired to work on projects for Legendary Pictures, Paramount, Blumhouse, and Mandalay, amongst others. My short film, "Monsters", that I wrote and directed, has amassed over two million views online and screened in over 100 film festivals worldwide, winning 46 awards, including Best Short Film at the Comic-Con International Film Festival, in addition to being named a Vimeo Staff Pick.

I'm represented by CAA and Ziffren Brittenham LLP.

Gender:
Male

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Knock at the Cabin (2023)
Film by Universal Studios / M. Night Shyamalan Screenwriter
Monsters (2015)
Film (Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller and Short) Writer/Director Jenn lives in an underground bunker, protected from the monsters that now ravage the world. This is the day that she goes outside...
The Sound of Football (2004)
Film (Short, Comedy and Musical) Producer Add a Plot »
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (2004)
Film (Comedy and Short) Writer/Director Bernard Burcham is the most feared bully in his elementary school, but in truth only desires attention from his fellow classmates. On Valentine's Day, his bullied classmates band together to take their revenge. Instead of receiving a valentine, Bernard receives more attention than even his deepest, darkest nightmares could possibly fathom. Written by Anonymous
Life or Breath (2004)
Film (Comedy, Thriller and Short) Writer/Director LIFE OR BREATH is a darkly comedic thriller about MARTIN WALLACE, a middle aged engineer who absolutely despises his wife, MYRA. After twenty years of marriage, she has transformed into an overweight, unloving, materialistic woman who dominates Martin's very existence. However, due to an unexpected accident, Myra's now hooked up to a life support ventilator. With Myra incapacitated, Martin sees that his life is quickly slipping away as he sits idly at her bedside, abiding to her every whim, while secretly hoping that she dies. In his quest for freedom from Myra's overbearing containment, Martin decides to evaluate other options. One other option. Murder Myra and salvage what remains of his own life. Written by Anonymous
Saving Worms (2003)
Film (Drama and Short) Producer Add a Plot »

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Awards

Audience Choice Award - Best Film - Seattle Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival
(2017)
Best Short Film - Sioux City International Film Festival
(2017)
Best Director - Roswell Film Festival
(2017)
Best Film - End of Days Film Festival
(2017)
Best Short Film - Comicpalooza Film Festival
(2017)
Best Director - Comicpalooza Film Festival
(2017)
Best Film - Sixth Sense Horror Film Festival
(2017)
Best Director - Sixth Sense Horror Film Festival
(2017)
Best Screenwriting - Sixth Sense Horror Film Festival
(2017)
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film - Windy City Film Festival
(2017)
Spection Mention - Fantosfreak Film Festival
(2017)
Best Screenwriting - End of Days Film Festival
(2017)
Best Short Film - Pacific Coast Premiere Film Festival
(2017)
Best Horror/Suspense Film - Comic-Con International Film Festival
(2016)
Audience Award - Best Short Film - Other Worlds Austin Film Festival
(2016)
Vimeo Staff Pick
(2016)
Best Sci-Fi Short FIlm - Burbank International Film Festival
(2016)
Best Horror Short FIlm - Fright Night Theater Film Festival
(2016)
Best Short Film - Halloween International Film Festival
(2016)
Best Short FIlm - HorrorHaus Film Festival
(2016)
Best Director - Killer Valley Film Festival
(2016)
Best U.S. Dramatic Film - El Cultura Film Festival
(2016)
Best Short Film - Films Short Film Festival
(2016)
Best Screenplay - Molins Del Rei Horror Film Festival
(2016)
The Blacklist - Screenplay "Orb"
(2016)
The Hit List - Screenplay "Orb"
(2016)
The Blood List (voted # 1) - Screenplay "Orb"
(2016)
Audience Award - Best Screenplay - Madtown Horror Film Festival
(2016)
Audience Award - Best Short Film - HorrorHaus Film Festival
(2016)
Best Thriller Short Film - The Online Film Festival
(2016)
Best Short Film - Comic-Con International Film Festival
(2016)
The Hit List - Screenplay "Twisted Avenue"
(2015)
Best Short Film - Fun Size Horror Holiday Filmmaking Contest
(2015)
The Hit List - Screenplay "On Your Doorstep"
(2013)
The Blood List - Screenplay "On Your Doorstep
(2013)
The Top Young and Hungry Writers List
(2012)
The Hit List - Screenplay "Chet Cunningham: Galactic Investigator"
(2011)