Understanding the Alacran

A Buffalo, NY native, LaPoma’s creative voice was forged during a prolific decade of profound isolation where he translated internal struggle into a massive catalog of songs, scripts, and novels. This period earned him significant industry validation, including his black comedy screenplay, HARM FOR THE HOLIDAYS, which was optioned by legendary producer WARREN ZIDE (American Pie, Final Destination) and Wexlfish Pictures.

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A Buffalo, NY native, LaPoma’s creative voice was forged during a prolific decade of profound isolation where he translated internal struggle into a massive catalog of songs, scripts, and novels. This period earned him significant industry validation, including his black comedy screenplay, HARM FOR THE HOLIDAYS, which was optioned by legendary producer WARREN ZIDE (American Pie, Final Destination) and Wexlfish Pictures. To date, his 15 screenplays have earned over 160 international honors, and he has served as an expert jury member for film festivals in San Diego and Cordoba.

In the literary world, his novels have hit #1 on Amazon Bestseller lists (US, Canada, Australia) across Satire and Metaphysical categories. Four of his five loosely-linked novels—published under his sovereign label, Almendro Arts—have been officially recommended by KIRKUS REVIEWS and selected for the Barnes & Noble Press Presents list. He is a member of The Authors Guild and Gotham Ghostwriters, represented by The Reve Agency.

As the primary architect of the cinematic art-rock project THE CROOKED EAST, LaPoma utilizes a "Screenwriter’s Ear" to craft "Aural Three-Act Plays". The project’s music is currently featured in 10,000+ retail stores worldwide, has received extensive FM/digital radio play across the US, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico, and has been lauded by elite outlets such as GLIDE MAGAZINE.

A veteran of the dubbing industry, he has provided English voices for multiple Netflix and YouTube series and translated subtitles for the feature documentary ENTRE TIERRAS.

Managing his multi-disciplinary ecosystem through Almendro Arts, LaPoma’s mission remains a testament to the beauty found within the struggle, guiding audiences through the darkness of the human condition toward a place of radical hope and peace.

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