Cuden is also known for directing "Lucky", an independently produced, multiple award-winning horror-comedy feature that was released by MTI Home Video in 2004. In the 1980s, Cuden won numerous awards for designing lighting of stage productions in Los Angeles, including "3 Plays of Love and Hate", for director John Cassavetes, "Playing for Time", for director Mimi Leder, "Piece de Resistance", for director Abraham Polonsky, and "Dinner and Drinks", for director Monte Markham. Cuden was Supervisor of Ride and Show Lighting at Universal Studios Florida from 1989-1990. In 2013, Cuden published a book titled, "Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations". In 2015, as a companion book to "Beating Broadway," Cuden published, "Beating Hollywood: Tips for Creating Unforgettable Screenplays". In 2017, Cuden launched a new podcast, "StoryBeat: Storytellers on Storytelling," which he produces and hosts. Shows focus on in-depth interviews with artists from all disciplines regarding their creative process." "Lucky" (Director/Co-Producer)  Dramalogue Drama Critics Awards L.A. Weekly LAWEE Awards L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards