Alum Isaac Hirotsu Woofter (B.A., theatre and dance, ‘00) is the director and writer of the new film Bound, which will have its Bay area theatrical premiere May 16 – 22 (7pm) at the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex. 

A a debut feature film by Woofter, Bound is a drama exploring themes of abuse, trauma, and the struggle for survival. The story centers on Bella, an introverted young woman living with her abusive uncle/stepfather, Gordy, and a sick mother. When Bella discovers Gordy has hidden her college acceptance letter, she kicks him out, but he later returns with her mother’s permission. Forced to flee, Bella and her pet pocket squirrel, Bandit, seek refuge in New York City, where they find support from new friends and face a difficult decision about their future. 

Woofter is a New York based screenwriter and actor. He wrote the screenplay for a Steven Seagal action movie The Bushido Butcher for Shadow Box pictures and Aldamisa Entertainment. Shortly after he was hired to write “Nosh” a Jewish comedy, which was a finalist (top 30 of 3,500) in the Scriptapalooza Screenwriting competition.

His work has placed in many screenwriting competitions such as Scriptapalooza, The Page International Awards, Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF), Screencraft, The Script Lab (TSL), Creative World Awards (twice) and IFIPG screenwriting competition. “Last Shot” won the gold prize in The World Series of Screenwriting competition.

As an actor, Isaac spent over 20 years performing in TV, films and commercials and in regional theaters and festivals across the United States, Europe and South America. He played lead and title roles numerous times including the role of Joey in the Tony award winning Broadway show War Horse. In 2008 he was nominated for a Falstaff award, along with Patrick Stewart, for best supporting actor in a Shakespeare Play for his unique portrayal of Malcolm in Roust Theater Company’s production of Macbeth.

Isaac received his MFA from Columbia University and continues to study writing at Jacob Krueger Studio in NYC.