Who is Writer/Director Todd Colby Pliss?

Since relocating to Los Angeles from his native Long Island, New York, Todd has kept busy. He spent three years as writer/host of the popular comedy show, Dino & Rocco’s Back Alley. Todd, who is also a California credentialed teacher, has written and directed the award-winning short films, Execution at County Jail and Einstein’s Brain. His screenplay for the feature film, The Art of Trash, has been produced and has had a successful DVD release. Todd is the founder/CEO of the popular business, Rent A Grandma, which has been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank.

Todd was a finalist to appear on the Fox Television show about filmmakers, On the Lot. In 2012, Todd’s novel, The Only Living Man With A Hole in His Head, was published by SB Addison Books.

Todd has served as writer/director for the following projects:

  • Execution at County Jail; Short Film (Won Numerous Awards at Film Festivals)
  • Einstein’s Brain; Comedy Short Film
  • The Art of Trash; Feature (Official Selection, Great Lakes Film Festival; Official Selection, Honolulu Film Festival)
  • Blarney – It Ain’t No Picnic; Video – Comedy
  • Dino & Rocco’s Back Alley; Comedy Show (Featured in People Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Tonight, National Talk Shows and More)