Reed Kaplan is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles and a graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. He began making short films as a kid, later exploring storytelling through stand-up comedy, songwriting, acting, and screenwriting. His work spans commercials, narrative shorts, and web series, blending complex character relationships with a distinctive comedic voice. His newest film, Hellevator, marks his latest effort to merge humor and heart in a digestible, big-budget short.