R.S. Mellette has written, directed, designed and acted in theatre, film and television for over 30 years. His credits in various jobs include XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, NUTTY PROFESSOR II: THE KLUMPS, BLUE CRUSH, and his own JACKS OR BETTER, which won Dances With Films Best Screenplay award in 2000. He has been working with the festival ever since. His novels include: BILLY BOBBLE MAKES A MAGIC WAND, BILLY BOBBLE AND THE WITCH HUNT, and KIYA AND THE MORIAN TREASURE all from Elephant Bookshelf Press.