Doron JéPaul is a Colorado-raised, NYC-based Creative Architect: using acting, writing, producing, and directing to tell innovative and thought-provoking stories that shift the entertainment climate. He received his MFA from NYU’s Graduate Acting Program and is the founder of Thermostat Media. His producing credits include Ben and Suzanne: A Reunion in 4 Parts (SXSW), Close Talkers, and Self//Tape (with Cinereach). His play A Letter Too debuted at National Black Theatre. As an actor, Doron has appeared on Broadway in To Kill a Mockingbird, The Piano Lesson, and Our Town. Doron uses his wide variety of artistic talents as a vehicle for expanding the joy, curiosity and imagination of art in every story.

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Doron JéPaul is a Colorado-raised, NYC-based Creative Architect: using acting, writing, producing, and directing to tell innovative and thought-provoking stories that shift the entertainment climate. He received his MFA from NYU’s Graduate Acting Program and is the founder of Thermostat Media. His producing credits include Ben and Suzanne: A Reunion in 4 Parts (SXSW), Close Talkers, and Self//Tape (with Cinereach). His play A Letter Too debuted at National Black Theatre. As an actor, Doron has appeared on Broadway in To Kill a Mockingbird, The Piano Lesson, and Our Town. Doron uses his wide variety of artistic talents as a vehicle for expanding the joy, curiosity and imagination of art in every story.

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Doron JéPaul is a Colorado-raised, NYC-based Creative Architect: using acting, writing, producing, and directing to tell innovative and thought-provoking stories that shift the entertainment climate. He received his MFA from NYU’s Graduate Acting Program and is the founder of Thermostat Media. His producing credits include Ben and Suzanne: A Reunion in 4 Parts (SXSW), Close Talkers, and Self//Tape (with Cinereach). His play A Letter Too debuted at National Black Theatre. As an actor, Doron has appeared on Broadway in To Kill a Mockingbird, The Piano Lesson, and Our Town. Doron uses his wide variety of artistic talents as a vehicle for expanding the joy, curiosity and imagination of art in every story.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

CEO & Founder at Thermostat Media
January 1, 2023 - Present
Meet with prospective creators to establish short-term and long-term goals in-line with their content value model, track creative progress toward these goals, and assess performance analytics to date. Identifying undervalued IP and innovative creatives, while leading development on adapting materials and fostering uniquely original and underrepresented stories.
Chief Creative Officer & Head of Development at ALTO Entertainment LLC
December 1, 2021 - Present
Identifying undervalued IP and innovative songwriters, composers and stories and lead in development on adapting materials into screenplays. Serving as lead consultant between the artists and the production head. Generating creative and economically efficient budgets that result with higher financial upside. Performed general administrative tasks as necessary.
Creative Producer & Lead Writer at Level Forward
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Close collaboration with a collection of writers on the development of an anthology series for sale. Scheduled meetings with producers, executives, and other personnel from a wide range of studios and production companies. Proofread and edit screenplay, pitch decks, and other pieces of content in development. Developed the final pilot script, visual deck and served as a key speaker in leading pitch meetings with a variety of networks, production companies and initial investors. Pitched a wide array of creative content to clients in accordance with brand strategy and marketing aims.
Customer Operations Confirmation and Socioeconomics Agent at DonorsChoose.org
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Engaged in providing top-quality support and problem-solving for teachers, donors and staff as our organization grew in scale 2x. Successfully navigated a high-paced environment of nonprofit organizations; communicated between departments and various sectors of the team.
Outreach and Access Coordinator at Colorado College Office of Admissions
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Planed multicultural recruiting events for applicants from a world-wide pool as well as the organization of ambassador meetings, keynote speaking and traveling to various locations as an Admissions Representative. During my time working in Admissions we broke numerous records for both applicants (7,609) and acceptance rate, admitting only 18%.

Education

MFA at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
BA in Music Composition & Theatre at Colorado College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
CHAS Black and Latino Males Conference Attendee
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services

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