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Kenneth Kokin

Kenneth Kokin's work has garnered over 100 awards, including two Sundance winners, for his impactful contributions to filmmaking.

Kenneth Kokin's work has garnered over 100 awards, including two Sundance winners, for his impactful contributions to filmmaking. His extensive experience in producing, directing, and executive roles has shaped groundbreaking works such as THE USUAL SUSPECTS. His hands-on approach to filmmaking attracts top-tier talent, reflecting his versatility and expertise across diverse projects from the Middle East, China, and South American jungles.

Executive. Producer. Director. Screenwriter.

Because Kokin is, at his core, a filmmaker, A-list talent is drawn to work with him as a producer and executive. His dynamic career shows that there is nothing he can’t do in the film industry — from producing films in extremely challenging locations to supervising post-production and distribution.

Kokin served as an executive for Perfect World Pictures, USA, with a record-breaking 50-picture/$500m slate deal between a Chinese company and NBC Universal that included JURASSIC WORLD, DARKEST HOUR, GLASS, DOWNTON ABBEY, US, and BLACKkKLANSMAN; he has a proven multifaceted skill set that is found seldomly in the industry.

Executive. Producer. Director. Screenwriter.

Featuring collaborations with A-list actors and filmmakers, Kokin has left an indelible mark across genres, from comedy to action. The films he directed include FOR TOMORROW, which played a fundamental part in helping TOMS Shoes go from being a garage-based company to becoming valued at $625 million. As an international consultant, he has worked with companies like Working Title, NBCUniversal, and Monkeypaw.

Leveraging extensive connections in Hollywood and a rich portfolio of films and screenplays, Kenneth Kokin is a versatile talent proven to drive innovation, break convention, utilize the newest technologies, and propel excellence into cinema’s future. His strategic insight and creative vision make him an invaluable asset for a film’s production or as a company’s executive.