Although I'm best known as the writer who created the SHARKNADO franchise of campy TV disaster movies for Syfy, much of my other work is more personal, grounded, and authentic. I'm working in both features and series, with over a dozen produced writing credits and several directing credits to my name.

Thunder Levin

Although I'm best known as the writer who created the SHARKNADO franchise of campy TV disaster movies for Syfy, much of my other work is more personal, grounded, and authentic. I'm working in both features and series, with over a dozen produced writing credits and several directing credits to my name.

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Although I’m best known as the writer who created the SHARKNADO franchise of campy TV disaster movies for Syfy, much of my other work is more personal, grounded, and authentic. I’m working in both features and series, with over a dozen produced writing credits and several directing credits to my name.

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English
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Work Experience

Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote and directed the 2025 miniseries 'The Fires Of Love'.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-writer on 2019 TV Movie 'Zombie Tidal Wave'.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - Present
Wrote and directed 'Geo-Disaster' (2017 feature).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - Present
Wrote 'Sharknado 4' (2016 TV Movie).
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - Present
Wrote 'Mind Blown' (2016 feature).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - Present
Wrote 'Sharknado 3' (2015 TV Movie).
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - Present
Wrote and directed 'Sharknado 2' (2014 TV Movie).
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - Present
Wrote 'AE Apocalypse Earth' (2013 feature).
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - Present
Wrote and directed 'Sharknado' (2013 TV Movie).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - Present
Wrote 'American Warships' (2012 feature).
Director/Co-Writer/E.P. at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - Present
Directed, co-wrote and served as E.P. on '200 MPH: Midnight Racers' (2011 feature).
Director/Co-Writer/E.P. at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Directed, co-wrote and served as E.P. on 'Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood!’' (2008).
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - Present
2018 Mobile Game Writer for 'Xena Reborn'; conceptualized, outlined, wrote and revised interactive 'choose-your-own-story' scripts and developed multi-episode story arcs and NPC development.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Writer and director for the 2025 miniseries The Fires Of Love; collaborated with producer Zerui Qin and production teams to develop concept, script and visual direction.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-writer for Zombie Tidal Wave (2019 TV Movie), contributing to story structure and screenplay under director Anthony Ferrante and producer Ian Ziering.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - Present
Screenwriter for Geo-Disaster (2017 Feature); collaborated with producer David Latt on action and disaster sequences for The Asylum.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - Present
Screenwriter for Sharknado 4 (2016 TV Movie); worked with director Anthony Ferrante and executive producer David Rimawi on franchise installments.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - Present
Screenwriter for Mind Blown (2016 Feature); collaborated with producer Lisa Hansen to develop screenplay.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - Present
Screenwriter for Sharknado 3 (2015 TV Movie); contributed to screenplay formation for the franchise.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - Present
Writer/Director for Sharknado 2 (2014 TV Movie); directed segments and wrote screenplay under the production team.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - Present
Screenwriter for AE Apocalypse Earth (2013 Feature); contributed to screenplay development.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - Present
Writer/Director for Sharknado (2013 TV Movie); created screenplay and directed segments for the original film.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - Present
Screenwriter for American Warships (2012 Feature); contributed to screenplay for the channel's production.
Director/Co-Writer/EP at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - Present
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer for 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011 Feature); directed, co-wrote and produced.
Director/Co-Writer/EP at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer for Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood! (2008 Feature); early collaboration in the studio.
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conceptualized and wrote interactive scripts for the Xena Reborn mobile game based on Xena: Warrior Princess; developed multi-episode story arcs and NPC development.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Writer/Director for The Fires Of Love miniseries.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-Writer for Zombie Tidal Wave (TV Movie).
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - Present
Writer/Director for Geo-Disaster (Feature).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - Present
Screenwriter for Sharknado 4 (TV Movie).
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - Present
Screenwriter for Mind Blown (Feature).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - Present
Screenwriter for Sharknado 3 (TV Movie).
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - Present
Writer/Director for Sharknado 2 (TV Movie).
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - Present
Screenwriter for AE Apocalypse Earth (Feature).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - Present
Screenwriter for Sharknado (TV Movie).
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - Present
Writer/Director for American Warships (Feature).
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - Present
Screenwriter for 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (Feature).
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Director/Co-Writer/EP for Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood!’ (Feature).
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conceptualized, outlined, wrote and revised interactive choose-your-own-story scripts for Xena Reborn mobile game based on Xena: Warrior Princess; part of NBCUniversal’s Series: Your Story Universe.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed the 2025 miniseries “The Fires Of Love”, collaborating with producer Zerui Qin for Unreal Imagine and Vigloo.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Co-wrote the 2019 TV Movie 'Zombie Tidal Wave', working with director Anthony Ferrante and producer Ian Ziering.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed the 2017 feature 'Geo-Disaster', produced by David Latt.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Wrote the 2016 TV Movie 'Sharknado 4' (director Anthony Ferrante; executive producers David Rimawi).
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Wrote the 2016 feature 'Mind Blown', produced by Lisa Hansen.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Wrote the 2015 TV Movie 'Sharknado 3' (director Anthony Ferrante; exec. producers David Rimawi).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Wrote the 2014 TV Movie 'Sharknado 2' (director Anthony Ferrante; exec. producers David Rimawi); also credited as Writer/Director.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed the 2013 feature 'AE Apocalypse Earth', produced by David Latt.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Wrote the 2013 TV Movie 'Sharknado' (director Anthony Ferrante; exec. producers David Rimawi).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
Wrote the 2012 Feature 'American Warships', produced by David Latt.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Wrote the 2011 Feature '200 MPH: Midnight Racers', produced by David Latt; directed by Cole McKay.
Director at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Directed the 2008 Feature 'Mutant Vampire Zombies From The Hood!', also co-writer and executive producer.
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Conceptualized, outlined, wrote and revised interactive choose-your-own-story scripts for the 'Xena Reborn' mobile game; developed multi-episode story arcs and long-term NPC development as part of a team.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote and directed The Fires Of Love, a 2025 miniseries project, collaborating with producers to shape narrative and visual storytelling for launch.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel / The Asylum
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Co-wrote Zombie Tidal Wave (2019 TV Movie), contributing to script development and collaboration with director Anthony Ferrante and producer Ian Ziering.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed Geo-Disaster (2017 Feature), working with producer David Latt to shape genre-bending disaster storytelling.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Sharknado 4 (2016 TV Movie), collaborating with director Anthony Ferrante and executive producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Mind Blown (2016 Feature), collaborating with producer Lisa Hansen on science-fiction narrative.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Sharknado 3 (2015 TV Movie), working with director and executive producers to deliver the sequel.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed Sharknado 2 (2014 TV Movie), continuing expansion of the Sharknado franchise with producer collaboration.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Wrote AE Apocalypse Earth (2013 Feature), contributing to disaster-action storytelling with producer David Latt.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Sharknado (2013 TV Movie) and directed it, collaborating with producer David Rimawi and executive producers.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
Wrote American Warships (2012 Feature) for the network, working with producer David Latt on action-driven storytelling.
Director/Co-Writer/EP. at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Directed, co-wrote, and served as executive producer on 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011 Feature), collaborating with Cole McKay and David Latt.
Director/Co-Writer/EP. at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Directed, co-wrote, and served as executive producer on Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood! (2008 Feature), working with producer George Saunders.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed The Fires Of Love (2025 miniseries); collaborated with producers to develop the script, plan production, and deliver post-production materials.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Co-wrote Zombie Tidal Wave (2019 TV Movie); contributed to screenplay structure, dialogue, and character development under director Anthony Ferrante.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed Geo-Disaster (2017 Feature); collaborated with producer David Latt on story development and production planning.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Sharknado 4 (2016 TV Movie) under director Anthony Ferrante and exec. producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Mind Blown (2016 Feature) under producer Lisa Hansen.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Sharknado 3 (2015 TV Movie) under director Anthony Ferrante and exec. producer David Rimawi.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed Sharknado 2 (2014 TV Movie) with David Rimawi as exec. producer.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Wrote AE Apocalypse Earth (2013 Feature) under producer David Latt.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Sharknado (2013 TV Movie) under director Anthony Ferrante and exec. producer David Rimawi.
Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
Wrote American Warships (2012 Feature) under producer David Latt.
Director / Co-Writer / EP at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Directed and co-wrote 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011 Feature); served as executive producer on project.
Screenwriter at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Wrote Mutant Vampire Zombies From The Hood! (2008 Feature).
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Xena Reborn mobile game: conceptualized and wrote interactive choose-your-own-story scripts; developed multi-episode arcs and NPC development.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Writer/Director for The Fires Of Love, a 2025 miniseries, collaborating with producer Zerui Qin to develop and direct key sequences.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Co-writer for Zombie Tidal Wave (2019), working with director Anthony Ferrante and producer Ian Ziering on script development.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed Geo-Disaster (2017), collaborating with producer David Latt on story and production.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for Sharknado 4 (2016), working with director Anthony Ferrante and executive producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for Mind Blown (2016), a feature from CineTel Pictures.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for Sharknado 3 (2015), on Syfy.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed Sharknado 2 (2014) for Syfy.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for AE Apocalypse Earth (2013).
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Writer/Director for Sharknado (2013), on Syfy.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for American Warships (2012), a Syfy feature.
Director/Co-Writer/EP at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer for 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011).
Director/Co-Writer/EP at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer for Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood! (2008).
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and directed The Fires Of Love miniseries.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Co-writer of Zombie Tidal Wave (2019 TV Movie); collaboration with director Anthony Ferrante and producer Ian Ziering.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Writer/Director of Geo-Disaster (2017 Feature).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for Sharknado 4 (2016 TV Movie); collaboration with director Anthony Ferrante and executive producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for Mind Blown (2016 Feature).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for Sharknado 3 (2015 TV Movie); collaboration with director Anthony Ferrante and executive producer David Rimawi.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Writer/Director for Sharknado 2 (2014 TV Movie); collaboration with director Anthony Ferrante and executive producer David Rimawi.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Writer/Director for AE Apocalypse Earth (2013 Feature); produced by David Latt.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Writer/Director for Sharknado (2013 TV Movie); collaboration with director Anthony Ferrante and executive producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
Screenwriter for American Warships (2012 Feature); production by David Latt.
Director/Co-Writer/EP at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer for 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011 Feature).
Writer/Co-Writer at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Mutant Vampire Zombies From The Hood! (2008 Feature) — writer/co-writer.
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Xena Reborn (2018) mobile game writer; concepted, outlined, wrote and revised interactive choose-your-own-story scripts for a game based on Xena: Warrior Princess.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Writer/Director for The Fires Of Love, a 2025 miniseries; collaboration with producer Zerui Qin on development and delivery.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-Writer for Zombie Tidal Wave (2019 TV Movie); worked with director Anthony Ferrante and producer Ian Ziering.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - Present
Geo-Disaster (2017) feature; wrote and directed under producer David Latt.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - Present
Sharknado 4 (2016) TV Movie; screenwriter; Director Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - Present
Mind Blown (2016) feature; screenwriter; produced by Lisa Hansen.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - Present
Sharknado 3 (2015) TV Movie; screenwriter; Director Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - Present
Sharknado 2 (2014) TV Movie; screenwriter; Writer/Director; Director Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - Present
AE Apocalypse Earth (2013) feature; screenwriter; produced by David Latt.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharknado (2013) TV Movie; screenwriter; Director Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer David Rimawi.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - Present
American Warships (2012) feature; writer/director; produced by David Latt.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - Present
200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011) feature; screenwriter; produced by David Latt; Cole McKay, Director.
Director/Co-Writer/E.P. at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood! (2008) feature; director/co-writer/executive producer.
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conceptualized, outlined, wrote and revised interactive 'choose-your-own-story' scripts for a Xena Reborn mobile game; developed multi-episode story arcs & longterm NPC development as part of a team.
Screenwriter / Screen Story at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Wrote the screen story for the 2018 TV Movie Megalodon; collaborated with director James Thomas and executive producer David Rimawi.
Writer / Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Wrote and directed the feature Geo-Disaster for The Asylum.
Writer / Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Wrote and directed the feature AE Apocalypse Earth.
Writer / Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Wrote and directed the feature American Warships.
Director / Co-Writer / E.P. at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Directed, co-wrote and executive produced the feature Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood!
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine/Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote and directed the 2025 miniseries The Fires Of Love for Unreal Imagine/Vigloo.
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - Present
Directed, co-wrote and served as executive producer on 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011).
Writer at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Wrote Mutant Vampire Zombies From The Hood (2008) feature for Stormfront Films.
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal/Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conceptualized, outlined, wrote and revised interactive choose-your-own-story scripts for the Xena Reborn mobile game; developed multi-episode story arcs and NPC development as part of a team.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2014 - Present
Wrote and directed the 2014 TV Movie Sharknado 2.
Producer at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Produced 2008 feature Mutant Vampire Zombies From The Hood!

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Telecommunications
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