Eric Lodal is a writer, producer, and director working across television, film, and the operatic stage. With a B.A. in economics and music from Yale University and a Master of Music from The Juilliard School, he brings a composer's ear and a dramatist's instinct to a broad array work.
Collaborations span film, music, television and politics. He co-created Murder in the First for TNT with Steven Bochco and developed original projects at Warner Brothers, FX, Sony, Fox, and New Regency. He’s been a regular guest lecturer on storytelling and narrative at Yale, and served on numerous boards and political campaigns nationwide.
Career
1998
Yale University
B.A., Music & Economics
1999–2000
KPS Capital Partners
Analyst
2000
The Juilliard School
Master of Music
2001
Tim Kaine for Lieutenant Governor
Communications Director
2004
America Coming Together / The Media Fund
Senior Staff Writer, Presidential Cycle
2006–2007
Town Center Booksellers, Aspen
General Manager · Host of Eric’s Books of the Week on Plum TV; Official bookseller, Aspen Institute & Aspen Ideas Festival
2004–2011
Film & Television — Writer / Creator
Warner Brothers, FX, Sony, Fox, New Regency
2012–2017
Murder in the First, TNT
Co-Creator & Executive Producer
2024
Alex Kelloff for Colorado
Chair & Senior Advisor