Jeff Aghassi is a 30-year film and television industry veteran, literary manager, and producer. He began as a location manager on Tank Girl and The Crucible before moving into agenting under renowned agent Lynn Pleshette. Jeff contributed to sales of major works including Cold Mountain, Memoirs of a Geisha, and Brokeback Mountain. Since 2007, he has managed a diverse roster of writers, directors, and creators across film, TV, and publishing. His clients’ work spans preschool animation to award-winning features, including The King’s Speech. As a producer, Jeff’s credits include the documentary series Sports On Fire and numerous projects in development.
🎙️In this episode, we explore:
✅ The King’s Speech - Origins to Oscar night
✅ Producing the documentary series Sports on Fire
✅ The impact of streaming on the TV landscape
✅ Qualities he looks for in clients
✅ Why timing and leverage are everything when opportunity knocks
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