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Cecil Cox
Born Boston, Massachusetts
Nationality American
Education BA
Alma mater Harvard College
Occupation President
Employer Co-Founder & President, AffinityTV247, Inc.
Website
www.affinitytv247.com

Cecil Cox is a digital media executive and film producer. He is the co-founder and president of AffinityTV247, Inc.

Career

Talent Management

Cecil began his career in the entertainment industry in the International Creative Management agent training program. He was mentored by ICM Vice Chairman and former studio head Guy McElwaine. He later moved to the William Morris Agency, where he became the first black franchised agent in the legacy William Morris motion picture department. At William Morris, Cecil worked in the service of artists such as George Clooney, Queen Latifah, Eddie Griffin, Raven-Symoné, Jaleel White, Bobby Brown, Ice Cube and Tupac Shakur.

Film Executive

Mundy Lane Entertainment: In 1997 Cecil joined Mundy Lane Entertainment, the motion picture and television production company founded by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington.[1][2] As the senior executive at Mundy Lane, Cecil oversaw all TV, film, new media and strategic planning. He supervised the development of over a dozen projects including the award-winning films, “Hurricane” and “The Antwone Fisher Story.” Through Mundy Lane's production partnership with HBO, he also executive produced the documentary, “Half Past Autumn: The Life and Times of Gordon Parks.”[3][4][5] The film received three overall Emmy nominations[6] and an NAACP Image Award nomination.

MB Convergent Media Consulting: In 2004 Cecil founded a convergent media focused practice that provided content development and strategic partnership services to internet based entertainment companies and creative talent. Clients included Fluid Music, inc. (now Mood Media LSE:MM), the world's largest B2B music services company. Provided content strategies in company's partnership with producers of American Idol (Fox), in launch of American Idol Underground, an emerging artist discovery site.

AffinityTV247, INC.: In 2008, Cecil co-founded AffinityTV247, Inc. (formerly Muse Media, Inc. and BTV247, Inc.) and currently serves as the company's President. AffinityTV247, Inc. is a leading developer of online video based affinity communities and a provider of affordable content marketing solutions to small and medium sized business operators."HBO channels historical miniseries" (Variety Article). September 14, 2009. http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=print_story&articleid=VR1118008605&categoryid=14. Retrieved 2010-02-18. </ref>

Board Memberships

Cox currently serves as a board member for the following corporations and charities:

Athletic career

Cecil was a member of Harvard College’s varsity baseball and football programs. He pitched for the Harvard Crimson’s baseball team for one season (1984)[8] and was a two-time All-Ivy defensive back for Harvard's football team.[9][10][11] Cecil shares the single season interception record (8), was a Sporting News All-American and voted MVP. Cecil signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions.

Good Works

Cecil Co-Founded, is the Executive Director of and helped endow the Mary & William Tighe Foundation. This scholarship fund awards grants to graduating METCO seniors of Cox's alma mater, Lexington High School, who demonstrate a commitment to Community, Scholarship and Teamwork.

References

  1. ↑ Beth Laski (Mar. 6, 1997). "Mundy Lane Sees a Full Load Ahead" (Article). Variety. http://www.variety.com/vstory/VR1117343128.html?categoryid=38&cs=1. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  2. ↑ Michael Fleming (Mar. 20, 1997). "Denzel dons 'Shades'; Lane gets 'Gunshy'" (Article). Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117342461.html?categoryid=3&cs=1. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  3. ↑ "New York Times" (Filmography). The New York Times. Jan. 15, 2010. http://movies.nytimes.com/person/532152/Cecil-Cox/filmography. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  4. ↑ "Amazon DVD Title". Jan. 15, 2010. http://www.amazon.com/Half-Past-Autumn-Works-Gordon/dp/B000BNXD4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1263583278&sr=8-1. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  5. ↑ "IMDB" (Filmography). Jan. 15, 2010. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0184959. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  6. ↑ "IMDB Emmy Awards List: 2001". Nov. 4, 2001. http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Emmy_Awards/2001. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  7. ↑ John Conceison (Nov/Dec 2009). "Storied Coach Defines Endurance" (Newspaper Article). http://colonialtimesmagazine.com/pdf/nov09/coachtighe.pdf. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  8. ↑ "Baseball Media Center: All-Time Letterwinners". GoCrimson.com. Harvard Sports Information. Archived from the original on March 11, 2013. http://www.webcitation.org/6F1wZzxYf. Retrieved March 11, 2013. 
  9. ↑ "Ivy League Sports.com". 1985. http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/documents/fb8586.asp. Retrieved 2010-01-15.  [dead link]
  10. ↑ "Harvard University Honorees". 1985. http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/documents/fbhharvard.asp. Retrieved 2010-01-15.  [dead link]
  11. ↑ "Harvard Football: A Timeline of Tradition" (Timeline). Jan. 15, 2010. http://www.gocrimson.com/sports/fball/history/index. Retrieved 2010-01-15. 

External links

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