Experience

University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Graduate Instructor Multimedia Content Creation for Brand Storytelling Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Annenberg School of Journalism USC Graduate Instructor Multimedia Content Creation for Brand Storytelling Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Annenberg School of Journalism USC



ASCAP

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Award-Winning Film Composer

  • 1999 - Present

  Masterclasses with Academy award winner Hans Zimmer, film composer, orchestrator, and arranger Conrad Pope (Star Wars, Memoirs of a Geisha), two-time Emmy award-winning film composer/arranger Hummie Mann (Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Year of the Comet), Academy award nominee Danny Elfman, multiple Grammy and Oscar-winning musical theatre lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Wicked), film composer Reuven Herman (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Grammy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren, Douglas Romayne (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and award-winning film composer & Sundance Institute alumnus Vincent Gillioz. SELECTED FILM COMPOSING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Winner — Best Composer, Santa Monica Short Film Festival, 2021 Winner — Best Music, Rosarito International Film Festival, 2021 Winner — Best Original Score, Canadian Cinematography Awards, 2021 Winner — Best Short Score, Fantastic Indie Festival of Los Angeles, 2021 Winner — Grand Jury Prize (Gold), Best Composer, Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival, 2021 Winner — Grand Jury Prize (Gold), Short Film Best Soundtrack, Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival, 2021 Winner — Diamond Award Best Original Score, Albuquerque Mindfield Film Festival, 2021 3rd Place — Academy of Scoring Arts (ASA), Short Liszt Op. 2 Composing Challenge, 2020 Winner — Akademia Music Award, Best Song in Ambient/Instrumental (February), 2019 Winner — Akademia Music Award, Best Song in Ambient/Instrumental (October), 2016 Winner — Akademia Music Award, Best Instrumental / Acoustic Song (February), 2015 Winner — Best of State Gold Medal, Original Music Composition, 2013 Winner — Best of State Gold Medal, Original Music Composition, 2012 Winner — Silver Medal for Excellence, Park City Film Music Festival, 2011 Winner — Best of State Gold Medal, Original Music Composition, 2006 Winner — Gold Medal for Excellence, Jury Choice Award, Park City Film Music Festival, 2004 Show less



IMDb.com

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Award-Winning Screenwriter

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Winner of over 50 screenwriting awards and recognitions. Masterclasses in playwriting and screenwriting with Robert McKee (Story), Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men), David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross), Robin Swicord (Memoirs of a Geisha, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Meg LeFauve (Pixar's Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur), Lindsey Doran (Sense & Sensibility, The Firm), Gerald DiPego (Phenomenon), Ben Ripley (Source Code), Jack Epps, Jr. (Top Gun), Keith Gordon (Homeland, Mother Night), Barry Schkolnick (Law & Order), and Jon Jory (Actors Theatre of Louisville), among others. Pitched to Rita Wilson (Artistic Films/CAA), Janet Wu (Moana) at Netflix, Barrie M. Osborne (Lord of the Rings), Jordan Horowitz at Original Headquarters (La La Land, Counterpart), Mark Johnson at Gran Via Productions (Breaking Bad), Chris Kuser at Dreamworks Animation (MegaMind), Beth Swofford (CAA), Rob Kenneally (CAA), and Christopher Lockhart (William Morris Endeavor). SELECTED SCREENWRITING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Winner — Columbia Gorge International Film Festival Screenplay Competition (Based on a True Story), 2013 Winner — Best of State Gold Medal, Playwriting: 2012, 2013 Best of State Gold Medal Screenwriting: 2005 Finalist — Writers Guild (WGAw) Foundation Festival Pitch Competition (Feature Animation) 2017 Top 3 — Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition (TV Pilot), 2017 Top 5 — ScreenCraft Screenwriting FastTrack III Fellowship Competition (1000+ scripts), 2016 Top 10 — Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest, 2012 Top 20% — Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship competition, 2013 Finalist — Sundance Institute/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Screenwriting Fellowship Competition, 2013 Semi-Finalist — Final Draft Big Break Screenplay Competition, 2015 Quarter-Finalist — Sundance Screenwriter’s Lab/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship, 2004 2nd Rounder — Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, 2014 2nd Rounder — Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, 2012 Show less



Dramatists Guild of America

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Award-Winning Playwright

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Winner of over 50 playwriting awards and recognitions. Masterclasses in playwriting and screenwriting with Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men), David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross), Julie Jensen, and Jon Jory (Actors Theatre of Louisville), among others. "Jeff Gold's work is smart, original, surprising, and satisfying. He knows the theatre well, what it can do and what makes it exciting. He also has a nose for interesting characters in unique situations. His is a wonderful theatrical voice. No question about it." –Julie Jensen, Award-Winning Playwright (Wait!, Two-Headed, Last Lists of My Mad Mother, White Money) "FITCH TODD by Jeffrey Gold shows a playwright very much in command of the form—able to shape rich and dense content into a short play with mystery and humor. The payoff of this play is very strong. You know why you've been watching it with attention from its opening moment and feel the curtain pays all that attention off." –David Kranes, founding Artistic Director, Sundance Playwright's Lab "Jeff Gold's work has a unique and quirky feel about it. His plays get under your skin, get stuck in your teeth until you find yourself compelled to laugh...to cry. A welcome voice in the world of theater." –Playwright Jeff Metcalf, Founder, Sawtooth Writer's Conference "Jeff is an inventive playwright with a wicked wit. His plays...have deservedly won many contests. And he always has helpful insights about other people's work." –Elaine Jarvik, Award-winning Playwright "I enjoyed it. Nice austere but riveting small piece." –Jon Jory, The Actors Theatre of Louisville, on HORST AND GRABEN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE UNFINISHED MAN Official Selection - 2020 Short+Sweet Theatre Festival Sydney (production) Shortlist - 2020 Short+Sweet Theatre Festival Sydney & Dubai Shortlist - 2019 Short+Sweet Theatre Festival Manila & Hollywood Official Selection - Short+Sweet Theatre Hollywood 2017 (Stella Adler Theatre) Official Selection - 2017 Strawberry One-Act Festival (NYC) more Show less



Amazon

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Author & Playwright

  • Mar 2010 - Present

  8 plays and 1 novella on Amazon.com. Plays Horst and Graben in the Context of the Unfinished Man - Heuer & Brooklyn Publishers Fitch Todd - Dramatica Press Dedekind - Dramatica Press Horst and Graben at the Chateau Godot - Dramatica Press Percolation Theory - Dramatica Press Execution at Paradais Island - Dramatica Press Candycane Hurricane - Dramatica Press Fair Shake - Dramatica Press - Smith & Kraus Novella Last Days: Letter to the Future - Dramatica Press Show less



Corpus Polymedia

• United States
• Graphic Design

• Copywriter | Communication Designer | Content Consultant (self-employed)

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  Corpus Polymedia is a communications design agency distinguishing itself in design, copy, audio, video, web, public relations, strategy, marketing, advertising, and ideation. • copywriting, brand storytelling, narrative marketing, narrative architecture • graphic design, communication design, identity design/branding, logo design, advertising design • digital photography, audio production, film scoring, video production • web development, social media marcom strategy, social media marketing • marcom, marcom strategies/consulting, public relations, business strategy, and ideation • technical writing, technical illustration, information design, infographic design • press kits, electronic press kits (EPKs), taglines, synopses, bios, and other copy • public relations strategy, press releases, media advisories Show less



Stevens-Henager College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Online Instructor

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2021

  • Responsible for student learning, time management skills, written communication skills, visual communications skills, soft skills, grading weekly assignments and assessments, weekend student support, one-on-one student interaction, email support, telephone and text support, portfolio and capstone reviews, weekly and organizational reporting to supervisor/program director, ADA and FERPA compliance, weekly training • Worked with online, at-risk, disenfranchised, non-traditional, and millennial students; providing constructive feedback on student work • Created additional student learning tools for degree-seeking students: created CSS conformity of courses, created first online student graphic designing resource repository, tutorials, informational flyers and support materials Visual Communications courses taught: APP101GA Computer Fundamentals APP242 Web Page Design Principles COT320 Professional and Technical Communication I COT350 Technology in Communication COT420 Professional and Technical Communication II DES109 Graphic Design I DES114 Print Production and Color Theory DES116 Color Theory (incl. additive/subtractive, RGB/CMYK) DES209 Graphic Design II DES214 e-Color Theory (incl. RGB vs. CMYK) DES240 Information Design I DES241 Web Design (incl. HTML, CSS) DES242 Logo and Identity Design (incl. style guides) DES243 Layout Design (incl. templates) DES244 Package Design DES245 Advertising Design DES305 Web Portfolio Design DES314 Advanced Color Theory DES342 Information Design II DES344 Advanced Print Production DES370 Advanced Logo Design DES420 Universal Design DES460 Advanced Image Editing Show less



Cambridge Films

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Writer | Composer | Producer | Executive Producer

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2011

  Cambridge Films is an international independent film production house specializing in short films, documentaries, and full-length features. Our film works have premiered at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Centres in Cardiff, Wales and in Piccadilly, London, on television in the U.K., on radio and at regional film festivals in the U.S., and on PBS television in the U.S. Over 128 awards and recognitions in writing, film composing, producing, and executive producing. PRODUCER AWARDS Winner - 2013 Gold Remi Award, 46th Annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival (Producer) Winner - Feature Documentary (International) - 2009 Toronto Independent Film Festival (Executive Producer) Winner - 2009 Moab Film Festival (Executive Producer) Winner - Feature Documentary (International) - 2009 London Independent Film Festival (Executive Producer) Winner - Director's Choice: Gold Medal for Excellence - 2009 Park City Film Music Festival (Executive Producer) Winner - Independent Spirit Award - 2005 MassBay Film Festival (Associate Producer) Invited Participant - 19th Annual Sundance Institute (2004) Independent Producers Conference (Producer) Winner - Jury Choice: Gold Medal for Excellence - 2004 Park City Film Music Festival (Associate Producer) Winner - Fleur de Lis - Best Feature Film - 2003 New Orleans Media Experience (Associate Producer) Winner - Fleur de Lis - Best Independent Film - 2003 New Orleans Media Experience (Associate Producer) Show less



FilmAcre

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2010

  Co-Founder of FilmAcre ("A Whole New Crop of Films") with Paul A. Wood. FilmAcre is an independent film distribution company for top-tier indie films. Co-Founder of FilmAcre ("A Whole New Crop of Films") with Paul A. Wood. FilmAcre is an independent film distribution company for top-tier indie films.



HARMAN International

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Creative Manager in Marketing Communications (Ad Design, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting) for five of Harman's international brands: dbx, Lexicon, BSS, HardWire, and DigiTech. Creative Manager in Marketing Communications (Ad Design, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting) for five of Harman's international brands: dbx, Lexicon, BSS, HardWire, and DigiTech.



Park City Film Music Festival

• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Board Member

  • Nov 2004 - Jan 2009

  Created logo, marketing communications, and marketing materials for Park City Film Music Festival, a film festival devoted to film scoring and original soundtracks in film. Created logo, marketing communications, and marketing materials for Park City Film Music Festival, a film festival devoted to film scoring and original soundtracks in film.



Utah Contemporary Theatre

• Board Member

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2008

  Member of the Board Of Governors, Utah Contemporary Theatre. Member of the Board Of Governors, Utah Contemporary Theatre.



Salt Lake Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2008

  Adjunct Professor of Film and Screenwriting, Department of Fine Arts. Created SLCC's first Screenwriting Program • FILM 1023/THEA 1023 Introduction to Film (Film Analysis) • FILM 1070/THEA 1070 Film & Culture • FILM 2900 Special Topics: Screenwriting Adjunct Professor of Film and Screenwriting, Department of Fine Arts. Created SLCC's first Screenwriting Program • FILM 1023/THEA 1023 Introduction to Film (Film Analysis) • FILM 1070/THEA 1070 Film & Culture • FILM 2900 Special Topics: Screenwriting



East Hollywood High School

• Guest Lecturer (Film Music)

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  Lectured monthly about film music and film scoring. Helped secure equipment sponsors to help establish the film scoring studies program at East Hollywood High School, a charter school. Lectured monthly about film music and film scoring. Helped secure equipment sponsors to help establish the film scoring studies program at East Hollywood High School, a charter school.



Sundance Institute

• United States
• Movies and Sound Recording
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Invited Producer Participant, Independent Producers Conference

  • 2005 - 2005

  19th Annual Sundance Institute Independent Producers Conference on independent film production, from pitching to pre-production, from production to post-production, and from legal to distribution.

• Invited Composer Participant, Johnny Mercer Foundation Masterclass

  • 2005 - 2005

  3rd Annual Sundance Institute Theatre Program/Johnny Mercer Foundation Masterclass with composers and performers Melissa Manchester, Jimmy Webb, Michael Rupert, Margaret Whiting, and Charles Strouse.



University of Utah - Employment

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor - Screenwriting (Short Summer Program)

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2004

  Adjunct Faculty, Academic Outreach/Continuing Education Lifelong Learning, Screenwriting (Short Summer Program) Adjunct Faculty, Academic Outreach/Continuing Education Lifelong Learning, Screenwriting (Short Summer Program)