JORDAN OKUN
Writer
Summary
A native Angeleno, Jordan has a razor-sharp wit and observes, skewers, and revels
in all aspects of pop culture. Okun’s debut novel L.A. FADEAWAY is a darkly comedic
journey of an eager assistant at a talent agency and the rarified access it provides.
The book, published by Touchstone / Simon & Schuster, was profiled in The Wall
Street Journal, Hollywood Reporter and Los Angeles Times. Okun is finishing a
second novel and has developed television projects with Joel McHale for IFC and TV
Land. He started his career watching VHS submissions for America’s Funniest Home
Videos, and later witnessed even more entertaining action in the ICM mailroom.
Experience
Writer
Self-Employed
• Recently finished second novel
• Sold half-hour comedy television pilots to IFC & TV Land
• Published first novel, L.A. Fadeaway (Touchstone/Simon Schuster)
Director of Development
Morgan Creek Productions
• Responsible for creating note documents on feature films and scripts
• Worked closely with writers, producers and talent under tight deadlines
• Depended upon to think and write not only creatively, but articulately
Agent Trainee
ICM
Assisted motion picture agents in day-to-day business
Clip Coordinator
America's Funniest Videos
Reviewed and rated video submissions for staff writers and producers
Education
University of California
BA in Film Studies, Creative Writing
1997 - 2001
University of California, Santa Barbara
• BA in Film Studies with an emphasis in Creative Writing
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