Emmett Loverde is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Berkeley, California and received a degree in Theater from UCLA. He has written extensively for stage, screen, television, and radio. Over 200 separate productions of his stage plays have been mounted worldwide to date. Films written, produced, and directed by Mr. Loverde include the comedy shorts "Snacking," "A Timely Maneuver," "Cranky Call," "Jesus Awakens the Little Girl," and "Speed Dating"; the features "Santa's Letters" and "Till You Get To Baraboo"; and several music videos. His projects have appeared in various film festiv...