Hi, I'm Thunder Levin, a filmmaker and writer best known for creating the Sharknado franchise. I have over a decade of experience in all aspects of film and video production, from concept to delivery and exploitation. I'm a visual storyteller who focuses on character and dramatic development, with a fast, organized approach that thrives under tight schedules and limited budgets. I'm passionate about directing and writing feature films and television while exploring new creative avenues.

Thunder Levin

Hi, I'm Thunder Levin, a filmmaker and writer best known for creating the Sharknado franchise. I have over a decade of experience in all aspects of film and video production, from concept to delivery and exploitation. I'm a visual storyteller who focuses on character and dramatic development, with a fast, organized approach that thrives under tight schedules and limited budgets. I'm passionate about directing and writing feature films and television while exploring new creative avenues.

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Hi, I’m Thunder Levin, a filmmaker and writer best known for creating the Sharknado franchise. I have over a decade of experience in all aspects of film and video production, from concept to delivery and exploitation.

I’m a visual storyteller who focuses on character and dramatic development, with a fast, organized approach that thrives under tight schedules and limited budgets. I’m passionate about directing and writing feature films and television while exploring new creative avenues.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine / Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Writer/Director for The Fires Of Love miniseries (2025). Collaboration with producer Zerui Qin; production by Unreal Imagine / Vigloo.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Co-Writer for Zombie Tidal Wave (2019) TV Movie. Directed by Anthony Ferrante; produced by Ian Ziering.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Screenwriter for Geo-Disaster (2017) Feature. Producer: David Latt.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Screenwriter for Sharknado 4 (2016) TV Movie. Director: Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer: David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Screenwriter for Mind Blown (2016) Feature. Producer: Lisa Hansen.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Screenwriter for Sharknado 3 (2015) TV Movie. Director: Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer: David Rimawi.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - September 9, 2025
Writer/Director for Sharknado 2 (2014) TV Movie. Director: Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer: David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Screenwriter for AE Apocalypse Earth (2013) Feature. Producer: David Latt.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Writer/Director for Sharknado (2013) TV Movie. Director: Anthony Ferrante; Exec. Producer: David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Screenwriter for American Warships (2012) Feature. Producer: David Latt.
Director / Co-Writer / Executive Producer at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - September 9, 2025
Director, Co-Writer and Executive Producer for 200 MPH: Midnight Racers (2011) Feature. Producer: David Latt.
Screenwriter at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Screenwriter for Mutant Vampire Zombies From The ‘Hood! (2008) Feature. Producer: George Saunders.
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conceptualized, outlined, wrote and revised interactive 'choose-your-own-story' scripts for mobile game Xena Reborn based on Xena: Warrior Princess; developed multi-episode story arcs and long-term NPC development as part of NBC Universal’s Series: Your Story Universe.
Writer/Director at Unreal Imagine/Vigloo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote and directed the 2025 miniseries The Fires Of Love for Unreal Imagine/Vigloo.
Co-Writer at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-writer for the 2019 TV Movie Zombie Tidal Wave on the Syfy Channel; collaboration with Anthony Ferrante and Ian Ziering.
Writer/Director at The Asylum
January 1, 2017 - Present
Writer/Director for the feature Geo-Disaster for The Asylum.
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2016 - Present
Screenwriter for Sharknado 4 on Syfy; directed by Anthony Ferrante; produced by David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at CineTel Pictures
January 1, 2016 - Present
Screenwriter for Mind Blown (CineTel Pictures).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2015 - Present
Screenwriter for Sharknado 3 on Syfy; directed by Anthony Ferrante; produced by David Rimawi.
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2014 - Present
Writer/Director for Sharknado 2 on Syfy; directed by Anthony Ferrante; produced by David Rimawi.
Screenwriter at The Asylum
January 1, 2013 - Present
Screenwriter for AE Apocalypse Earth (The Asylum).
Writer/Director at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2013 - Present
Writer/Director for Sharknado (Syfy).
Screenwriter at Syfy Channel
January 1, 2012 - Present
Screenwriter for American Warships (Syfy).
Director/Co-Writer/EP at The Asylum
January 1, 2011 - Present
Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer for 200 MPH: Midnight Racers.
Director at Stormfront Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Directed the feature Mutant Vampire Zombies From The Hood! (Stormfront Films).
Mobile Game Writer at NBCUniversal / Endless Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - Present
Wrote interactive scripts for the mobile game Xena Reborn based on Xena: Warrior Princess; developed story arcs and NPCs as part of a team (Los Angeles, CA).

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming