Deon Wilks:
CLASS OF 1979
Nimitz Elementary SchoolClass of 1979
Sunnyvale, CA
UCLA- Letters & scienceClass of 1992
Los angeles, CA
Deon's Story
Life
Deon Wilks is a creative development specialist with over twelve years of entertainment experience. Deon has operated in a variety of positions within the entertainment sector. Upon graduating from UCLA, Deon was fortunate to learn the nuances of writing from Peter Mehlman, former head writer and Producer for 'Seinfeld.' Deon went on to co-write and produce his first short film in 1995.
Deon took time away from the entertainment industry to work in the financial services industry. During that time, Deon served as Licensing/Compliance Administrator, as well as assistant to the COO, for TBG Financial of Century City. Yearning to return to the world of entertainment, Deon went on to serve as assistant to the Entertainment Marketing Director for Reebok Entertainment, where he learned the promotion and marketing side of the film industry. Next, Deon joined The Donners Production Company (Lethal Weapon 4, You've Got Mail, X-Men, Any Given Sunday), working in the script development department. Deon later r...Expand for more
eceived extensive entertainment business tutelage from Artie Kornfeld, co-founder of 'Woodstock,' while the two worked on a series of entertainment projects. Currently, Deon works as a writer, producer, and Âscript doctor consulting writers and producers on techniques to improve, strengthen, and polish their material prior to filming.
Deon attended St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California. Upon graduating from St. Francis, Deon was elected into the Santa Clara Valley Youth Hall of Fame. While at UCLA, Deon was a member of the football team, participated in campus related entertainment group performances, and graduated with a B.A. in History. Deon and his wife, Mary-Catherine, a fellow bruin, have two children, Dillon (6) and Trevor (3). Mary-Catherine is the Director of the Front Office at the Beverly Hilton. Deon is also the current President of the Bruins in Business chapter of the UCLA Alumni Association. When he is not spending time with his family, Deon enjoys movies, reading, and golf.
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