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About douglasesper

Father of two, husband of one, Douglas Esper is an author, screenwriter, actor, and musician from Cleveland, Oh. He has published two music-related non-fiction books (Reintroducing Chuck Mosley and Break When I’m Dead), a novel (A Life of Inches), and several short stories, including The Day We Hung The Tallest Thomas, which appeared in Frontier Tales. As a musician, Douglas toured with Chuck Mosley (Faith No More, Bad Brains) until the singer’s death in 2017. As an actor, he has 20 credits in films like: Bunker Heights (2027), The Obsidian Mirror (2026), Trivial (2023), and On Gallows Hill (2026?), which is currently making its rounds at festivals worldwide. His coming of age, road trip screenplay, Both Hands In is in pre-production.

Debut Screening of The Obsidian Mirror coming soon.

Posted on 09/21/2026 by douglasesper

word is spreading about the debut and I’m as excited as everyone else to see the final film. Details direct from the director and producer: We’re getting closer to premiere night! On Saturday, November 14, 2026, The Obsidian Mirror will make its big-screen … Continue reading →

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Audition Query

Posted on 08/31/2026 by douglasesper

So, this year, I had decided to put myself out there more on the acting side of things. I wanted to work with new people in new cities. Due to my work/life schedule, I targeted day player roles. I auditioned … Continue reading →

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The Obsidian Mirror Trailer

Posted on 05/05/2026 by douglasesper

Last Fall, I reteamed up with the main forces that brought you The Other Side of Darkness for a coming of age paranormal thriller, The Obsidian Mirror. The trailer drops today and I wanted to raise awareness and talk a … Continue reading →

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See Yourself In – the making of a short film

Posted on 01/25/2026 by douglasesper

A few years back I had a wack-a-doo idea for a short film that showed the same 15 seconds of a man walking across the screen over the course of years as two people talked on a bench off screen. … Continue reading →

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Posted on 06/15/2025 by douglasesper

Hello all, I have been hard at work looking to get my screenplay Both Hands In into production, while still learning and growing as a screenwriter. Part of that journey is to reengage with audiences in a way that I … Continue reading →

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