Syd Gilmore grew up in northern New Jersey with an affinity for science fiction, monster movies, and music. He studied filmmaking briefly at The New School for Social Research in New York City until a chance gig on a low-budget movie compelled him to relocate to Hollywood. After persistently knocking on doors and generally making a pest of himself, he finally landed his first significant job in the movies, which eventually led to a successful career in the film industry.
Like everyone else living in Hollywood, he decided to try his hand at screenwriting. He learned the craft by reading every writing book he could get his hands on and attending classes offered by prominent screenwriters. He managed to option several screenplays before switchi
