Daniel Cox

Daniel Cox is a filmmaker and artist who currently serves as a Professor at the Los Angeles Film School. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Daniel Cox is best known for creating the public service announcement (PSA) "Embrace Life - Always Wear Your Seat Belt".1 This PSA has been viewed over 20 million times on YouTube and won multiple awards, including:

• A Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
• YouTube Ad of the Year

Additionally, two of his short films have won regional BAFTA competitions under the '60 Seconds of Fame' scheme.1

Career Highlights

• His work has been licensed and used worldwide by major companies like NASA, Ducati, and Coca-Cola.1
• His projects have been screened at TED conferences.1
• He has been a guest speaker for media outlets like BBC and CNN.1

Education and Early Career

Daniel Cox attended Panico film school before focusing on making short films. This experience helped him hone his craft and develop his unique voice as a filmmaker.1

Current Role and Projects

As a Professor at the Los Angeles Film School, Daniel Cox has been teaching since April 2023.2 Beyond his academic role, he continues to work on various creative projects, including:

• Writing and developing family and horror films
• Creating an animated children's TV series
• Working on a children's picture book (expected December 2024)
• Developing anti-bullying PSA projects
• Returning to road safety communications with new approaches1

Daniel Cox brings his experience as an independent filmmaker and artist to his teaching and professional work, giving each project careful attention regardless of its scale.1