Erik Carlson
Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Erik has loved film from an early age, ever since his grandmother introduced him to Laurel and Hardy, The Little Rascals, and Abbott and Costello. Receiving his Bachelor's in English and Cinema at the University of Iowa, Erik would go on to receive a Masters Degree in Filmmaking at the Los Angeles branch of the New York Film Academy. His thesis project, A Night At The Movies would go on to win several awards on the festival circuit, including Best Short Screenplay at the San Diego International Kids Film Festival. An aspiring screenwriter, Erik likes to write adventure, sci-fi, and fantasy stories. In addition to working at MXDWN, Erik also writes film reviews for fun on his blog. He has also been a digital marketing assistant for Laura Lee Productions since 2019.
