PROGRAMS & EVENTS

JONATHAN COLEMAN is Executive Vice President at Guy Walks into a Bar, where he develops and produces film and television projects. Recent works include SULLY (Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks), SNOW DRAGON (Flashlight Films), as well as forthcoming television projects MERCURY 13 (Jessica Chastain, ABC), and ALL APOLOGIES (MGM). In addition to his film and television work, Jonathan is an accomplished Voiceover Artist, producing work for IMAX, Audible, Vanderbilt University, and the U.S. Government. Jonathan graduated from Wheaton College, where he studied Film and created several award-winning shorts. He makes his home in Manhattan. In this Leadership Talk, we will cover: - Jonathan's role at Guy Walks into a Bar and his career as a writer and producer - What it takes to be a good writer and storyteller - What sells, what doesn't, and why - The impact of the strikes, what’s changing and why, and where is it headed - His advice for aspiring writers, directors, and producers, on how to hone their craft and get noticed. For more on Jonathan, go to: https://www.futurenowmediafoundation.org/programs We will have a Q&A with the audience. Please bring your questions. Please RSVP by September 19. Space is limited.