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Executive. Producer.
Director. Screenwriter.
Two-time Sundance winner Kenneth Kokin may be best known for producing THE USUAL SUSPECTS, but his time in the motion picture industry has been far from typical. His 30+ years of experience as a producer, director, executive, and consultant means his skills are as diverse as the films he’s produced and directed, including THE WAY OF THE GUN, MORTDECAI, CAPTAIN ABU RAED, and BLOOD MOON.
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EXECUTIVE
Kokin headed development & production and was on the team with a $500m deal with NBCUniversal, totaling $4.32B in Box Office. At NBCUniversal, he designed initiatives with Working Title, Monkeypaw, and TIFF for emerging and underrepresented writers and directors.
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PRODUCER
With his hands-on approach, Kokin can take a sketch of an idea and craft an incredible theatrical experience. His works have won over 100 awards, including two Oscar wins.
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DIRECTOR
A filmmaker since his teens, his films include the festival opener, BLOOD MOON (written by Oscar-nominated Nicholas Kazan), the award-winning documentary that launched TOMS Shoes to a $625m valuation, extensive second-unit, and a PBS classical music series.
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SCREENWRITER
Kenneth excels in transforming real-world complexities into compelling award-winning screenplays. His work, characterized by deep explorations of human relationships and ethical dilemmas, brings authenticity and intrigue to the screen.
Some of Kokin’s Work
Director
Blood Moon
Staring James Callis (Battlestar Galactica, Bridget Jones's Diary, Slow Horses), Maya Kazan (Love Is Love Is Love, Little Death, Broadwalk Empire) and Frank Medrano (Shawshank Redemption, Sleepers, The Usual Suspects).
Producer
The Usual Suspects
The sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.
Director
For Tomorrow:
The TOMS Shoes Story
When an entrepreneur decided to donate a pair of shoes for each one sold, Kenneth Kokin documented TOMS Shoes' first shoe drop. The founder credits this documentary as pivotal in building a company valued at over $600 million.
2008 Achievement Award Winner Newport Beach Film Festival
2008 Jury Award Nominee Tribeca Film Festival
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