Atheists United is thrilled to host filmmaker and screenwriter Jeff Jackson for this month's AU Live event!
Jeff Jackson began his career in the world of advertising, where he founded his own agency and went on to write and direct award-winning commercials and video content, and has worked for nationally-known clients such as Sony, Novartis, and Western Union. He wrote, directed, and starred in the acclaimed short film, Our First Fight, a romantic comedy which toured film festivals around the world. His feature-length screenplay, White Collared, a black comedy set in corporate America, won Best Screenplay at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and was acquired by Sundance-winning film producers Filbert Steps.
A playwright as well, his first work for the stage was creating the book and lyrics for a faithful musical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, which was produced off-Broadway and starred Tony nominee Hunter Foster. The Associated Press praised it for “bringing the classic tale thrillingly to life,” and Bloomberg Radio hailed it as “Riveting!” and “Totally exciting!” His second play, Two Point Oh, a dark comedy that presaged futuristic tech fare like Black Mirror, debuted in Detroit where the Free Press called it “compelling,” “gripping,” and “one of the most thought-provoking plays of the season.” In its NY debut, Two Point Oh received unanimously positive reviews and was a “Critic’s Pick” in the New York Times, which praised it as “smart, provocative, and funny.” Most recently, Jeff wrote, directed and produced the groundbreaking hybrid video game/live-action movie Daemon 9. It was universally praised by players and press alike.
The Horror Network hailed it as “an astonishing achievement.” Jeff has also directed several theatrical productions in the New York area including the NY Music Festival winner Love in the Middle Ages and an acclaimed regional production of the musical Ragtime.
Jeff just completed the production of a 13-minute short film — an excerpt from his feature-length screenplay Our G*ddamn Wedding (co-written with Sam Kench; https://ourgoddamnwedding.com). It’s a romantic comedy with a distinct atheist perspective that Jeff hopes to direct as a feature within the year.
He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Beth — a professional graphic designer — and their many pets.
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This event is free for all Atheists United paid members with a suggested donation of $10 for non-members.
To become a member visit www.atheistsunited.org.
The meeting will be hosted OUTDOORS AND IN PERSON and is first-come-first-serve for up to 80 guests. Please dress according to the weather. Proof of vaccination is required to attend.
Parking is EXTREMELY limited in a residential neighborhood. We strongly recommend carpooling and/or public transportation.
The event will also be live-streamed for all to access on Atheists United's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/AtheistsUnited/
Email evan@atheistsunited.org if you have any questions.