Neil Cohen is a multi-talented individual, excelling as a playwright, journalist, television, and screenwriter. His impressive body of work includes co-writing and co-directing the underground indie cult comedy Chief Zabu, a film that was lost for 30 years before being rediscovered.
Chief Zabu, released in 1988, is a film about a New York real estate developer who harbors ambitions to wield political influence. The film has garnered significant attention in recent years, with Peter Bogdanovich describing it as "Funny and Outrageous" and The Hollywood Reporter calling it "A Comic Time Capsule with a Timeless Punch."
Neil Cohen's theatrical endeavors have been showcased in renowned venues across the United States, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. His non-fiction writing has been featured in prominent publications such as Los Angeles Magazine, Buzz, Playboy, LA Progressive, New Millennium Writings, and New York Magazine.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Neil Cohen has collaborated with Matt Piedmont on the television project 'Braxton,' which is currently in development. Furthermore, his children's book, 'American Gargoyles,' will be published in the summer of 2019 by Rare Bird. The book, which Cohen wrote and illustrated, promises to be an engaging and imaginative read.
Neil Cohen is also working on 'Da Ponte,' a 'jukebox operetta' that is being developed with The Berkshire Stage. As a dual US-Spanish citizen, Cohen resides in both Santa Monica, California, and Accord, New York.
