I'm just interested in character forward stories with plenty of depth. I'm looking across all genres with all kinds of characters.
Chris Coggins has over two decades of experience in feature, television and digital series development and production. She began her career directly after graduation from The University of Southern California School for Cinematic Arts working as a Creative Assistant at Escape Artists/Sony Pictures.
At Escape Artists she assisted on productions THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, THE WEATHER MAN, THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, KNOWING AND THE GREAT DEBATERS. There, she ascended through the ranks and procured numerous projects for the company including THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, FALL FROM GRACE, SEVEN POUNDS, MASTERPIECE, RUMSPRINGA! and I WANT TO *$&% YOUR SISTER. She also secured the scripts for and co-produced THE BACK-UP PLAN and HOPE SPRINGS .
Coggins then moved on to working at Allison Shearmur Productions at her home studio Lionsgate and procured projects BURIAL RITES, ENDANGERED and NERVE for the studio. There, she also developed PRIDE, PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES and CINDERELLA.
She then progressed to Rock Paper Scissors Entertainment as Head of Development. There she built a production slate, produced the PSA Take Yourself on a Date and was responsible for development on the company’s new media projects for The Oscars, HBO and Amazon.
Coggins’ recent independent projects include producing the spec pilot ANGELINO HEIGHTS, PSA Not on My Watch and the music video for Alekesam's All is Forgiven.
Next, Coggins worked at Luc Besson’s studio EuropaCorp and procured projects Unt. ANISTON SUPERHERO PROJECT, FAE, and the English-language remake for the Japanese blockbuster SHIELD OF STRAW.
She moved into management at Heroes and Villains Entertainment representing writers, and directors. Currently, She is a member of Film Independent, LACMA, the LA Conservancy and the spcaLA.
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