I’m a writer from New Zealand living in Los Angeles with 10+ years experience writing cartoons, comics, games and children’s books. You may know me as the Frank half of Becky & Frank, with my partner Becky Dreistadt.
I write across many genres, but specialize in comedy for age groups ranging from preschool to adult. If you’d like to see writing samples, I’d love to share them with you. You can also check out two animated shorts I wrote at the bottom of this page. Let’s make something cool together!
I also have a Patreon for my independent work, an online store and a newsletter for major updates.
Cartoons
My writing credits include Bee & Puppycat (Frederator) and The Mighty Ones (DreamWorks/Hulu). While at the Academy award nominated TAIKO Studios I wrote LEGO Ninjago Legacy: Gold Rush and was a story consultant for Pokémon: Bidoof’s Big Break. I’ve worked on both fully scripted and outline based shows. There’s nothing better than being in a writer’s room and working with storyboard artists!
Animation Development
I’ve put together show bibles and pilot scripts for both original and pre-existing properties for: Universal, DreamWorks, Cartoon Network and Disney Television Animation. While at the Academy award nominated TAIKO Studios, I co-wrote and developed numerous TV and feature projects, ranging from hard science fiction to musicals, with one feature being optioned by ReelFX.
If you need someone to help get your show off the ground or solve a writing puzzle, I can help. Not so good at other puzzles, like a Rubik’s Cube, but I can try!
Comics
Comics is my first love, which got me into both animation and games, but I never stopped loving them or making them. In 2024 I wrote the short story Bustletown: Messy and currently my comic Beach Boyz is ongoing on my Patreon. I also have an unannounced graphic novel on the way.
I’ve written original comics including Capture Creatures Vol. 1 (Boom!/Simon & Schuster) but have spent many joyful hours writing licensed comics including The Amazing World of Gumball Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 with Tyson Hesse, as well as special issues of Adventure Time and The Simpsons. I also contributed a story to the Eisner award winning anthology Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream.
Kids Books
My first published work was Tigerbuttah, a traditionally painted kids book inspired by the original Little Golden Books. Did you know the trademark gold spine is to hide staples? I found out the hard way! The book was successfully crowdfunded and has since sold out, but if you want to read it I can send you a PDF!
Games
I enjoy writing them as much as I enjoy playing them, which if you check my Steam history, is a lot! I wrote the Apple Design Award winning side-scrolling platformer ODDMAR. I was also head writer on the upcoming indie sci-fi robot fighting RPG JUNK from 301.
Speaking
I’ve been lucky to be a guest speaker at San Diego Comic Con, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, the Vancouver Comic Arts Festival, Small Press Expo and many more. I’ve also spoken to college students at Grand Valley State University, the Emily Carr Art Institute and the Pixelatl conference in Guadalajara, where I also participated in speed mentorship sessions and portfolio reviews. Topics include animation and comics writing, as well as artistic collaboration and creating a sustainable arts career. I’d love visit your town, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!