Jeff Holder
Los Angeles, California
Jeff@JeffHolder.net
818.470.0285
MISSION FOCUS
To engage children of the world with a biblical worldview for a better tomorrow.
Principal, Jeff Holder Creative Agency (2017 to present)
current projects
Write and produce Star Spangled Adventures for Dr. Ben Carson’s nonprofit, ACI
Co-write and co-produce, Amazing Grace – the Untold Story
Write and produce Movieguide Awards (2007 to present)
past projects
Co-Wrote with Dr. Ben Carson, The Barkers book series for kids
Developed kid evangelism app in multiple languages, Most Important Story
Developed and wrote script episodes for kids app, Q Wunder
Developed and wrote pilot for Tyndale book, Story Travelers
Wrote multiple episodes for FaithLife TV’s The Story of Jesus
Wrote multiple episodes for FaithLife TV’s Bible Agent 7
Wrote commissioned feature, Manga Mutiny
Wrote two scripts for Film Roman based on books, Firenze and Barnacles
Development and script consultant for My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish
Animal Finders, Inc., middle reader chapter novel, under consideration with publishers.
Wrote Toolbox for Kids, 30 day devotional book for kids.
Executive Director, Children’s Hunger Fund (2013 – 2017)
Led the nonprofit ministry’s re-branding effort to promote donor and general awareness with an emphasis on storytelling and video.
Freelance Writing, Developer, Producer (2008 - 2013)
Wrote Messy Bessy series bible and pilot
Wrote Kiko the Brave Little Bat pilot
Series episodes of Horrible Histories, Sports Toons
Multiple episodes of nonfiction Unlocking Mysteries of Genesis for Institute of Creation Research
Developed and produced pilot for Dr. Bill Bright’s Owl in My Window
Wrote DVD companion material for Culture Wise Family
Wrote commissioned live action feature, Best. Christmas. Ever.
Co-Creator, Story Editor, Bugtime Adventures (2004 - 2005)
Thirteen part direct to DVD series for faith market.
Producer, Big Idea Entertainment (2001 – 2002)
Developed and produced three episodes of VeggieTales, LarryBoy and the Angry Eyebrows, Leggo My Ego!, and The Yodelnapper.
Writer/Producer, OneHope 2001 – 2008
Wrote and produced innovative photoreal CG animated movie of Jesus, The GodMan with live action wrap arounds shot on 5 continents. This project was the transition from literature-only ministry Book of Hope to become OneHope with a media orientation. Wrote companion print asset material for the movie (extrabiblical material to parallel gospels). Worked with the print team on educational curriculum and teen focused book.
Vice-President, Creative Affairs at Sony Wonder (1995 - 2001)
Executive produced Sony in-house development and production. Established international animation production pipeline, created and produced Angel Wings in co-production with Tyndale Publishing, created and produced Wondrous Myths & Legends. He serves as Executive Story Editor for the Beginner’s Bible direct to DVD. In Sony distribution agreement with Sesame Street, was Executive in Charge of Production on all original Sesame Street direct to DVD releases and primetime special Elmopalooza with Jon Stewart, CinderElmo, and Emmy-winning Elmo Saves Christmas.
Vice-President of Development, Hanna-Barbera/Cartoon Network (1991 - 1995)
Led development department and content launch of Cartoon Network.
Highlights: Dexter’s Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Powerpuff Girls, The Flintstone Christmas Special for ABC primetime, multiple Hanna-Barbera legacy character longforms for Turner networks, wrote Yogi the Easter Bear primetime special, with Joe Barbera, reimagined animation development process with innovative pipeline.
Director of Children’s Programs, ABC Television, 1987 - 1991
Series development and oversight. Highlights: Winnie the Pooh, ABC Weekend Specials (anthology of children’s literature), My Pet Monster, Pup Named Scooby-Doo, prime time specials including Kingdom Chums with Word Publishing, series developed with talent, Roseanne Barr, MC Hammer.
Freelance Writing, 1985 - 1987
Highlights: Dennis the Menace (20+ scripts), Scooby Doo, Heathcliff, The New Pink Panther, Flintstone Kids, Snorks
EDUCATION, ETC.
BA in Broadcasting, 1983
Henry Grady School of Journalism, University of Georgia
cum laude, DiGamma Kappa
Awards
Recipient, Angel Award, Excellence in Media
Recipient, Candlelight Award, Regent University
Judge
Judge, UCLA Screenwriting Expo
Judge, Humanitas Prize
Judge, Kairos Screenwriting Competition
Teaching
Charter Writing Faculty and Mentor, Act One Writing Program
Writing Mentor, Speaker, Center for Creative Media
Adjunct Professor, Regent University, Develop Curriculum and Teach: Writing for Kids,
Writing Animation, Writing Comedy
Board Member
Most Important Story Mission
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