BPS 298: Creating the Cult Classic Sharknado with Thunder Levin

Thunder Levin was born and raised in New York City, graduated from
Hunter College High School, and received a BFA in Film from NYU
before moving to Los Angeles at age 23. He credits the original
Star Trek television series with opening his mind to both the
wonders of science fiction and filmmaking as a child, while the
original Star Wars solidified his desire to make movies when he
grew up.

Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood! (2008) starring C. Thomas
Howell was Thunder's feature film directorial debut. This led to
him writing and/or directing several films for production company
The Asylum, including American Warships (2012) and AE: Apocalypse
Earth (2013), culminating in the pop culture phenomenon Sharknado
(2013). While continuing to write and direct feature films, he is
also developing episodic television projects.Thunder is a lifelong
sailor and car enthusiast who's recently taken up motorcycle
riding. In addition to his film and television work, he is writing
his first novel. He lives in Santa Monica, CA, but considers
himself a "temporarily misassigned New Yorker". Thunder is his real
name. Please don't ask why.

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