Born and raised in southern California, Darryn "Katz" Carter grew up in the theatre, following in his father's footsteps as a stage performer. During the end of his high school years, Katz dove more into film production. He later attended film school in Los Angeles, where he discovered a love for editing. Katz also attended the Academy of Art University, where he studied directing. He spends most of his time directing, editing, writing, and producing.