Thomas M. Sipos

Thomas M. Sipos was born in Queens, NY. He graduated from NYU's film school and studied writing at the UCLA Writers Extension, where he later taught. He also taught a course at The Learning Annex.

Most of this site is devoted to Sipos's books and screenplays. (See sidebar). But he is also an actor (almost mandatory if you live in Los Angeles County), and a film festival director.

Actor

Sipos has studied comedy improv at The Groundlings and Upfront Comedy, and acting at various New York and Los Angeles venues. He's performed skit comedy and comedy improv on stage in Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Santa Monica. He's also appeared in many short films, and two features, including Lady Magdalene's (above). He belongs to SAG and AFTRA.

Film Festival Director

In 2004, Sipos founded the Tabloid Witch Awards horror film contest and festival, which he continues to manage. His research into horror film festivals worldwide resulted in his recent book, Horror Film Festivals and Awards.

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