Jeffrey Sharp is the President and CEO of Sharp Independent.
Education:
BA, Colgate University
MFA, Columbia University
Background:
Sharp has produced numerous feature films, including Boys Don't Cry (1999), You Can Count On Me (2000), and Proof (2005). Those adapted from books include Nicholas Nickleby (2002) adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens, A Home at the End of the World (2003) adapted by Michael Cunningham from his novel, The Night Listener (2006) adapted by Armistead Maupin from his novel published by HarperCollins, and Evening (2007) adapted from Susan Minot's novel by Michael Cunningham and Susan Minot. Sharp Independent recently partnered with HarperCollins to develop and produce feature films from the publishers’ vast list of book titles. This partnership is called Sharp Independent at HarperCollins.
