Frank J. Avella is a proud member of The Contending and Edge Media Network. He serves as the GALECA Industry Liaison (Home of the Dorian Awards for Film, TV & Theater) and is a Member of the New York Film Critics Online. As screenwriter/director, his award-winning short film, FIG JAM, has shown in Festivals worldwide (figjamfilm.com) and won numerous awards, as has many of his screenplays. Recently produced stage plays include LURED & VATICAN FALLS, both O'Neill semifinalists. He is currently working on a highly personal project, FROCI, about the queer Italian-American experience. Frank is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild.