As an avid explorer and a passionate story-teller, Eli’s goals have always been about challenging himself, and living each day to the fullest. After college, he began working as a mountain guide, where he chalked up a resume of some of the most difficult ascents in the world. In pursuit of even more dangerous ways to get his adrenaline fix, he began working as an actor/writer. After working with director, Clint Eastwood, he became inspired to follow his dream of being a writer/director. In 2005, he earned an MFA from the USC school of cinema,where he wrote and directed several award winning short films, including The Toa of Pong. Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is his feature film directorial debut.
