Joshua D. Maley, born January 1, 1979, in Industry, PA, is a filmmaker and author known mostly for his forays into the horror genre. Raised in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Maley's early passion for storytelling led him from writing short stories and stage plays to directing his first short film, "Eros is Thanatos," in 2004. Inspired by this experience, he pursued formal education in film, attending Point Park University and Full Sail Online.