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I am an award-winning writer, director, producer, game designer, Virtual Reality pioneer, educator, and creative executive with a track record across games, animation, film, VR, and comics. I specialize in narrative design, cross-franchise storytelling, and building collaborative teams that bring immersive experiences to life. In my recent role with Saber Interactive, I help shaped major franchises through writing and voice direction for cross-franchise projects, including TUROK: ORIGINS and WWZ: THE WALKING DEAD, where I directed the original actors from the TV series. In addition to my studio work, I’ve led networks and programs as an executive and educator. I served as Chief Content Officer & CEO of FNX, created and produced long-form and live programming, and led academic and industry teaching roles at Emerson College. I’ve built, staffed, and mentored teams across film, TV, games, and virtual reality, and I’ve helped bring groundbreaking projects from concept to screen.…I am an award-winning writer, director, producer, game designer, Virtual Reality pioneer, educator, and creative executive with a track record across games, animation, film, VR, and comics. I specialize in narrative design, cross-franchise storytelling, and building collaborative teams that bring immersive experiences to life. In my recent role with Saber Interactive, I help shaped major franchises through writing and voice direction for cross-franchise projects, including TUROK: ORIGINS and WWZ: THE WALKING DEAD, where I directed the original actors from the TV series. In addition to my studio work, I’ve led networks and programs as an executive and educator. I served as Chief Content Officer & CEO of FNX, created and produced long-form and live programming, and led academic and industry teaching roles at Emerson College. I’ve built, staffed, and mentored teams across film, TV, games, and virtual reality, and I’ve helped bring groundbreaking projects from concept to screen.

Micah War Dog Wright

Writer, Film Director, Executive Producer, +5

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I am an award-winning writer, director, producer, game designer, Virtual Reality pioneer, educator, and creative executive with a track record across games, animation, film, VR, and comics. I specialize in narrative design, cross-franchise storytelling, and building collaborative teams that bring immersive experiences to life. In my recent role with Saber Interactive, I help shaped major franchises through writing and voice direction for cross-franchise projects, including TUROK: ORIGINS and WWZ: THE WALKING DEAD, where I directed the original actors from the TV series. In addition to my studio work, I’ve led networks and programs as an executive and educator. I served as Chief Content Officer & CEO of FNX, created and produced long-form and live programming, and led academic and industry teaching roles at Emerson College. I’ve built, staffed, and mentored teams across film, TV, games, and virtual reality, and I’ve helped bring groundbreaking projects from concept to screen.…I am an award-winning writer, director, producer, game designer, Virtual Reality pioneer, educator, and creative executive with a track record across games, animation, film, VR, and comics. I specialize in narrative design, cross-franchise storytelling, and building collaborative teams that bring immersive experiences to life. In my recent role with Saber Interactive, I help shaped major franchises through writing and voice direction for cross-franchise projects, including TUROK: ORIGINS and WWZ: THE WALKING DEAD, where I directed the original actors from the TV series. In addition to my studio work, I’ve led networks and programs as an executive and educator. I served as Chief Content Officer & CEO of FNX, created and produced long-form and live programming, and led academic and industry teaching roles at Emerson College. I’ve built, staffed, and mentored teams across film, TV, games, and virtual reality, and I’ve helped bring groundbreaking projects from concept to screen.

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I am an award-winning writer, director, producer, game designer, Virtual Reality pioneer, educator, and creative executive with a track record across games, animation, film, VR, and comics. I specialize in narrative design, cross-franchise storytelling, and building collaborative teams that bring immersive experiences to life. In my recent role with Saber Interactive, I help shaped major franchises through writing and voice direction for cross-franchise projects, including TUROK: ORIGINS and WWZ: THE WALKING DEAD, where I directed the original actors from the TV series.

In addition to my studio work, I’ve led networks and programs as an executive and educator. I served as Chief Content Officer & CEO of FNX, created and produced long-form and live programming, and led academic and industry teaching roles at Emerson College. I’ve built, staffed, and mentored teams across film, TV, games, and virtual reality, and I’ve helped bring groundbreaking projects from concept to screen.

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Work Experience

Writer, Native Consultant, and Narrative Designer at Saber Interactive

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026

Wrote and voice directed cross-franchise DLC for Saber’s World War Z franchise, WWZ: The Walking Dead; directed performances by original TV series cast; contributed narrative design and cross-franchise storytelling for additional titles, with two further projects under NDA.

Writer and Native Consultant at Starlings Entertainment

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

Wrote one of eight episodes for THE CW/HBOMAX series Sherlock and Daughter; participated in the writers’ room; produced my episode; provided Native consulting as needed.

Creator / Executive Producer at Starlings Entertainment

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

Created Stan Lee’s Shaman; transformed Stan Lee’s comic book pitch into a television series, sold the series, and served as Executive Producer for the series.

Chief Content Officer & Chief Executive Officer at FNX: First Nations Experience

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Oversaw day-to-day operations and strategic planning for FNX, the country’s only Native American & World Indigenous television network. Set programming goals, developed new shows, built budgets, formed partnerships, oversaw original production, and negotiated distribution with PBS affiliates.

Writer, Director, and Associate Producer at Best Served Cold Productions

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Wrote, directed, and produced the horror film They’re Watching; negotiated Romania shoot with government officials, managed a 100+ person crew, oversaw post-production, marketing, and distribution.

Adjunct Professor at Emerson College

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

Taught Videogame Writing & Production (2010-2016) and Virtual Reality Filmmaking (2014-2016); designed courses and syllabi; mentored students; the VR course was the first of its kind worldwide and continues today.

Writer, Designer, Director, Producer at Various Employers (Video Game Industry)

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2015

Wrote, designed, directed, produced, and consulted on 50+ games for Activision, EA, Sony, THQ, WB, Ubisoft, Capcom and more; notable work includes Call of Duty: Black Ops II, League of Legends (story design), Transformers: Rise of the Fallen, and The Blu (narrative design in VR).

Writer, Showrunner, Producer at Nickelodeon

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2001

Started as a temp, rose to Nickelodeon’s first minority showrunner; created Constant Payne (Nicktoons’ first action-adventure show); wrote for The Angry Beavers, Rocket Power, The Wild Thornberries, Doug; directed and supervised recording sessions.

Writer – Director – Associate Producer at Best Served Cold Productions

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Wrote, directed, and produced the horror film They’re Watching, which opened in theaters and is available on Amazon, iTunes, and Tubi. Negotiated with Romanian officials to shoot in Bucharest and national forests, managed a crew of 100+ people, oversaw post-production, produced marketing and social media promotions, supervised theatrical distribution, home video, and pay-per-view releases.

Writer – Producer at Nickelodeon

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001

Started as a temp and rose to Nickelodeon’s first ever minority showrunner. Worked on development for shows including SpongeBob SquarePants, The Angry Beavers, and Hey Arnold. Created, wrote, and produced 13 episodes of Constant Payne, Nicktoons’ first action-adventure show. Lived in Japan to lead a crew of 65 artists, writers, and producers. Wrote for additional Nicktoons including Rocket Power, The Wild Thornberries, and Doug.