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Jeff Cox

Professional Screenwriter | Screenwriting Educator
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Professional Screenwriter | Screenwriting Educator

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Professional Screenwriter & TV Writer

Various Studios
Los Angeles, California
01.2004 - Current

Feature Film Credits:

  • Blades of Glory (2007) – Co-Writer (Paramount Pictures)
  • Adult Beginners (2014) – Co-Writer (RADiUS-TWC)
  • LowLife (2022) – (In development) (DreamWorks Animation)
  • I, Thallus – (In development) (Universal Pictures)
  • Untitled Roller Derby Film – (In development) (Paramount Pictures)

Television & Other Projects:

  • Electric Company – Writer (3 episodes, PBS)
  • Drunk Teachers - Co-writer (In development, Pilot, FX)
  • Sidelines - Co-writer (In development, Pilot, NBC-Universal)

Comedy Writing Instructor

Columbia University
Los Angeles, California
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Taught comedic storytelling principles, including structure, tone, and dialogue
  • Increased student writing proficiency by implementing targeted instructional strategies and providing individualized feedback.
  • Led classroom discussions to encourage students to critically analyze TV and feature scripts
  • Enhanced student engagement using multimedia resources, such as videos and online articles, to supplement traditional teaching methods.
  • Provided constructive criticism on students'' written work, enabling them to hone their writing skills and develop a strong authorial voice.

Screenwriting Instructor

Columbia University
New York, New York
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Designed and taught an intensive summer course on feature film screenwriting
  • Guided a class of 20 students through story development, screenplay structure, and character arcs
  • Provided detailed feedback on student scripts and workshop discussions

Education

BFA - Dramatic Writing

New York University – Tisch School of The Arts
New York
01.1994 - 05.1998

Skills

  • Constructive feedback delivery

  • Writing workshop facilitation

  • Exceptional communication

  • Adaptable teaching methods

  • Collaborative teamwork

  • Multicultural sensitivity

  • Empathy and patience

Timeline

Comedy Writing Instructor

Columbia University
05.2018 - 08.2018

Screenwriting Instructor

Columbia University
06.2017 - 08.2017

Professional Screenwriter & TV Writer

Various Studios
01.2004 - Current

BFA - Dramatic Writing

New York University – Tisch School of The Arts
01.1994 - 05.1998
Jeff CoxProfessional Screenwriter | Screenwriting Educator