Screenwriting Joshua A. Cohen is an experienced screenwriter capable of writing creatively, quickly and cleanly in a wide variety of genres. To date, Joshua has written 8 feature scripts, 4 pilots, 30+ shorts, several teleplays and other assorted works. He has had 1 feature and more than 15 shorts produced. A complete resume can be downloaded here.
He is currently seeking both paid assignment work and representation for his spec and assignment work for features, television and new media.
He specializes in the genres of
He is also available for non-fiction work, including documentaries, commercials and corporate videos. To discuss assignment work or representation or to request a complete script, please email him or call 702.785.7654.
For samples of his work, click on the watch button above. You may also contact him to request a full or sample script.
Biography:
Joshua was born and raised in Maryland, then attended the prestigious St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas. At the age of 15, he wrote his first short story and quickly followed it with his first novel. After graduating Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Creative Writing, he switched to screenwriting. Joshua then spent over a decade honing his craft and developing a diverse portfolio before expanding as a producer. Having lived in Washington DC, Dallas, Boston, San Diego, Las Vegas and Sydney, Australia, and working in sales, media and commercial real estate, Joshua has been able to draw on a wide range of experiences and people to develop his creativity and characters. Screenwriting is his one true passion in life, and he hopes to make it a full-time career in the near future.
His most influential films (in alphabetical order) are:
He currently lives in Las Vegas with his dog, Zooey.
Formal Instruction:
Truby's Advanced Screenwriting - 2006 Truby's Great Screenwriting - 2006 Intro to Screenwriting - UCSD Extension, 2001 Minor in Creative Writing - Brandeis University, 1998 Intro to Playwriting - Brandeis University, 1996 Intro to Film - Brandeis University, 1994
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