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Leif Eric Johnson is a writer with 13 years of professional experience across games, film, TV, comics, and audio fiction. He has written and produced award-relevant projects and contributed to major franchises, including work connected to Sam Raimi and series such as The Walking Dead, Life is Strange, and Dungeons & Dragons.
He is also the author of the fantasy novel The Rag Princess, with award recognition from multiple screenplay and horror festivals. His work spans character and narrative design, story consulting, ghostwriting, and script doctoring—bringing genre-driven storytelling to interactive and on-screen experiences.
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Work Experience
Fantasy Novel Marketing Partner / Script-for-Studios Agreement (Contract/Agreement) at Jacobi Productions
January 1, 2024 - PresentNegotiated/entered shopping agreements to market the fantasy novel The Rag Princess to film studios. Reported studio interest includes major animation/live-action studios.
In-House Writer at PocketFM
January 1, 2024 - PresentWrites and publishes audio-book chapters on PocketFM, including multiple published series (e.g., Skypiercer, The Crown’s Obsession, Bond of the Heart, and Royal Stitches Author) and hundreds of chapters.
Lead Narrative Designer at Space Rock Games
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Directed narrative design for newly announced fantasy RPG Criminals Within. Created lore covering 2,000 years of history in the project’s whimsical world.
Narrative Designer at Floating Rock Studios
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Worked on narrative design for post-apocalyptic dinosaur game KyoRyō (as described).
Ghostwriter at Emston Media
January 1, 2022 - PresentResearched FBI protocols and ghostwrote the story for a crime/mystery novel (as described).
Game Writer at Loveverse / Golden Celery
January 1, 2022 - PresentCreated fantasy storylines and branching dialogue for the Loveverse game.
Game Writer / Writer at MeChat / PlayMe Studios
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Created characters, storylines, and branching dialogue for MeChat.
Video Writer / Producer / Director and Digital Archivist at State of Utah
January 1, 2022 - PresentWrites, produces, and directs videos for the State of Utah. Performs video editing and audio mastering, directs actors, and provides digital archiving services and digital asset management.
Comic Book Writer at The Third Cartel
January 1, 2021 - PresentWrote a series of comic book scripts for indie publishing company The Third Cartel.
Writer at Wizards of the Coast
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Wrote stories for Dungeons & Dragons in Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, and Dragonlance worlds (as described).
Writer at Skybound
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Wrote multiple The Walking Dead stories featuring the beloved character Clementine (as described).
Narrative Designer at Deck Nine Games
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Wrote for Life is Strange: Reunion and Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
Comic Book Writer and Illustrator at Homicide Club
January 1, 2021 - PresentWrote and illustrated the 13-issue comic series Homicide Club with writer Randy McKinnon. Currently being pitched to major streaming/production partners (as described).
Optioned Screenwriter at SCAT tv Entertainment
January 1, 2021 - PresentDevelops and writes screenplay work including WHITe CHRYSANTHEMUM (as described).
Podcast Producer at The Popcorn Isn’t Real
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduces the podcast. Featured in The Atlantic and interviewed filmmakers including Joseph Kosinski, John Fawcett, and Jack Epps Jr. (as described).
Staff Writer at Luma Pictures
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Developed feature film narratives in a writers’ room and pitched ideas to the CEO of Luma Pictures (as described), including projects such as THOR: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, and No Country for Old Men.
Story Consultant at NBC Universal
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Worked on NBC Universal’s YouTube red show IMPULSE, collaborating with the writer’s room to develop stories and advise on hacking and information security (as described).
Show Producer and Film Historian at The American Film Institute
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Produced award shows, conducted interviews, and honored filmmakers including Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, Spike Lee, Nicole Kidman, George Clooney, and Julie Andrews (as described).
Screenwriter (Sole Writer) at Noble NoBull Productions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Sole writer for feature SILENT SONG, produced by Sunil Perkash (as described).
Writer / Screen Doctor at Ghost House Pictures (Sam Raimi)
January 1, 2017 - PresentProvided story and script doctor services on in-production screenplays including THE GRUDGE and ASH VS THE EVIL DEAD (as described).
Writing Assistant at Stories International (subsidiary of SEG A)
January 1, 2016 - PresentIdentified video games, comic books, and manga with potential to be adapted into films (as described).
Writer at Ghost Star (Jianna Maarte n collaboration)
January 1, 2016 - PresentWorked with award-winning director Jianna Maarten to write the film GHOST STAR (as described).
Lead Narrative Designer at One Block East
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Led a team to design narrative for an indie puzzle/platformer shipped on Xbox Live (as described).
A/V Coordinator at Marriott Library
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015Hired and managed a team of technicians to process audio and video collections; served as video editor and archivist; advised on selection of a Digital Asset Management System for A/V material.
Education
Master’s in Screenwriting and Filmmaking at American Film Institute (AFI)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Bachelor’s in Video Game Design at University of Utah
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services
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