I am John Miranda, Founder and Chief Content Officer of John Miranda Studio, a hybrid production and AI-driven storytelling studio. With three decades in film and television, I have supported Oscar-winning and globally recognized directors, and I help studios, streamers, and production companies develop and package production-ready projects while modernizing workflows with practical, confidential AI integration. I design and oversee AI-enhanced workflows for writers’ rooms, development teams, and production operations, ensuring creative decisions align with budget, schedule, and packaging realities. I act as a trusted advisor to executives, offering jargon-free guidance on AI and narrative strategy and helping teams realize ambitious storytelling through clear, actionable strategies.

John Miranda

I am John Miranda, Founder and Chief Content Officer of John Miranda Studio, a hybrid production and AI-driven storytelling studio. With three decades in film and television, I have supported Oscar-winning and globally recognized directors, and I help studios, streamers, and production companies develop and package production-ready projects while modernizing workflows with practical, confidential AI integration. I design and oversee AI-enhanced workflows for writers’ rooms, development teams, and production operations, ensuring creative decisions align with budget, schedule, and packaging realities. I act as a trusted advisor to executives, offering jargon-free guidance on AI and narrative strategy and helping teams realize ambitious storytelling through clear, actionable strategies.

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I am John Miranda, Founder and Chief Content Officer of John Miranda Studio, a hybrid production and AI-driven storytelling studio. With three decades in film and television, I have supported Oscar-winning and globally recognized directors, and I help studios, streamers, and production companies develop and package production-ready projects while modernizing workflows with practical, confidential AI integration.

I design and oversee AI-enhanced workflows for writers’ rooms, development teams, and production operations, ensuring creative decisions align with budget, schedule, and packaging realities. I act as a trusted advisor to executives, offering jargon-free guidance on AI and narrative strategy and helping teams realize ambitious storytelling through clear, actionable strategies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Producer at John Miranda Studio
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lead hybrid production company focused on story development, narrative strategy, and editorial execution. Develop story and voice with professional writers by delivering actionable notes and rewrite direction (structure, pacing, tone, character). Advise clients on AI-assisted writing workflows and editorial QA for consistency.
Vice President of Production at TREELINE FILM
May 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Led development and production leadership for director James Mangold’s film and television slate. Sourced material, secured IP, and collaborated with writers and talent from concept through production and post.
Co-Founder / Producer at Film Zoo
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Developed feature projects with emphasis on writer collaboration and story refinement from concept to screen. Supported emerging writers and writer/directors through hands-on development guidance.
Vice President of Production at Ken Lipper Productions
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Oversaw packaging, production, post-production, and marketing coordination for independent features; led creative staff. Collaborated on projects and talent development.
Vice President of Development at Yorktown Productions
January 1, 1992 - May 1, 1998
Led acquisition and development for production company founded by Norman Jewison; sourced IP and developed concepts for adaptation. Hired and collaborated with screenwriters to advance scripts from concept to production-ready drafts; developed and sold Ryan Murphy’s first feature screenplay and built relationships with emerging voices.
Production Assistant / Development Assistant at Amblin Entertainment
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Personal production assistant to Steven Spielberg; supported production-related and personal responsibilities. Promoted to story department support: evaluated incoming material, conducted story research, and supported development operations.
Founder / Producer | Creative Executive at John Miranda Studio
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lead a hybrid production company and creative consultancy focused on story development, narrative strategy, and editorial execution. Develop story and voice with professional writers by delivering actionable notes and rewrite direction (structure, pacing, tone, character). Create and refine development materials: loglines, synopses, beat sheets, treatments, and pitch language. Advise clients and executives on AI-assisted writing workflows, including iterative drafting and editorial QA for consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

LAFF Audience Award (Narrative Feature), The Keeping Hours (2017)
January 3, 2026 - January 2, 2026
Produced for Universal Pictures/Blumhouse

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services