HAL CANTOR writes television, film, and theater. His half-hour comedy, TO HAL & BACK, which he wrote and performed, was optioned by SONY PICTURES TELEVISION. Prior to this, his drama pilot, MOUTHPIECE, was bought by FOX TELEVISION STUDIOS. He wrote THE LAKE EFFECT, a one-hour drama pilot for SHOWTIME, developed with Emmy-winning director Scott Winant. Hal also sold the drama pilot, TWILIGHT, to SONY PICTURES TELEVISION. In features, he developed a comedy with John Davis Productions.
In non-fiction, he wrote on GREAT ESCAPES with MORGAN FREEMAN; THE UNxPLAINED with WILLIAM SHATNER, both for HISTORY CHANNEL; and FUSION channel's acclaimed special, THE NAKED TRUTH: DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS, which broke The Panama Papers story.
Hal’s had multiple plays produced. His one-man show, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ANXIOUS, debuted at London's Camden Fringe. The play was honored with an ENCORE PRODUCER'S AWARD at Hollywood Fringe in Los Angeles, and recently completed a successful run at NYC Fringe. CUBICLES, which he wrote & directed in Los Angeles, garnered 7 Valley Theater League nominations including Best Play, Best Writing and Best Director. He's currently adapting his play, THE BONUS ROUND, into a musical with composer, Bobby Cronin.
Hal teaches television around the world: LONDON FILM SCHOOL: COVENT GARDEN; NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY; RAINDANCE: BERLIN; MET FILM SCHOOL: LONDON/BERLIN; aFILM INTERNATIONAL (BARCELONA); NORTHWEST FILM CENTER (PORTLAND).
He's also worked as a copywriter for numerous Fortune 500 brands.
Hal is a member of the Writers Guild of America and The Dramatists Guild.
He divides his time between Los Angeles, London & South Florida.
