Peter is an accomplished theater artist and filmmaker with over twenty years of experience teaching filmmaking, renowned for empowering high school students to achieve remarkable success. As a dedicated film teacher at The Athenian School, Peter has developed innovative courses and workshops that focus on hands-on production and festival strategy. Under Peter’s mentorship, numerous students have had their first films accepted into festivals, with many being selected for the largest high school film festival in the world. His commitment to nurturing talent has consistently helped students excel in competitions and film festivals, making a lasting impact on their creative journeys. In addition, his students have not only gained admission to prestigious film programs like NYU and Chapman University, but many have also launched successful filmmaking careers.. Alongside his teaching, Peter holds an MA from Boston University and an MFA from UCLA, and his own creative work has been recognized at venues such as the Kennedy Center Festival, with his screenplays earning accolades from major contests and festivals.