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I'm Winnie Yuan Kemp, a Los Angeles–based writer, producer and director specializing in narrative podcasts, TV development, and innovative storytelling at the intersection of technology and IP. I’ve collaborated with Netflix, Gunpowder&Sky, Shondaland, Blumhouse, DC Comics/Warner Brothers, and Monkeypaw, co-writing the TV adaptation of THE IMPERFECTION and developing audio thrillers for Audible. I’ve also conceptualized two NFT storytelling projects and an AI short film that blends creative vision with new technologies. My work has premiered at Tribeca, AIFF, and Runway Creative Partners Program, and I’ve led large development budgets, launched a TV studio, and mentored voices through programs like Spotify Sound Up and the PGA Create. I’m currently exploring AI-assisted education and immersive IP experiences while continuing to tell character-driven stories.…I'm Winnie Yuan Kemp, a Los Angeles–based writer, producer and director specializing in narrative podcasts, TV development, and innovative storytelling at the intersection of technology and IP. I’ve collaborated with Netflix, Gunpowder&Sky, Shondaland, Blumhouse, DC Comics/Warner Brothers, and Monkeypaw, co-writing the TV adaptation of THE IMPERFECTION and developing audio thrillers for Audible. I’ve also conceptualized two NFT storytelling projects and an AI short film that blends creative vision with new technologies. My work has premiered at Tribeca, AIFF, and Runway Creative Partners Program, and I’ve led large development budgets, launched a TV studio, and mentored voices through programs like Spotify Sound Up and the PGA Create. I’m currently exploring AI-assisted education and immersive IP experiences while continuing to tell character-driven stories.

Winnie Yuan Kemp

Writer, Film Director, Film Producer, +2

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I'm Winnie Yuan Kemp, a Los Angeles–based writer, producer and director specializing in narrative podcasts, TV development, and innovative storytelling at the intersection of technology and IP. I’ve collaborated with Netflix, Gunpowder&Sky, Shondaland, Blumhouse, DC Comics/Warner Brothers, and Monkeypaw, co-writing the TV adaptation of THE IMPERFECTION and developing audio thrillers for Audible. I’ve also conceptualized two NFT storytelling projects and an AI short film that blends creative vision with new technologies. My work has premiered at Tribeca, AIFF, and Runway Creative Partners Program, and I’ve led large development budgets, launched a TV studio, and mentored voices through programs like Spotify Sound Up and the PGA Create. I’m currently exploring AI-assisted education and immersive IP experiences while continuing to tell character-driven stories.…I'm Winnie Yuan Kemp, a Los Angeles–based writer, producer and director specializing in narrative podcasts, TV development, and innovative storytelling at the intersection of technology and IP. I’ve collaborated with Netflix, Gunpowder&Sky, Shondaland, Blumhouse, DC Comics/Warner Brothers, and Monkeypaw, co-writing the TV adaptation of THE IMPERFECTION and developing audio thrillers for Audible. I’ve also conceptualized two NFT storytelling projects and an AI short film that blends creative vision with new technologies. My work has premiered at Tribeca, AIFF, and Runway Creative Partners Program, and I’ve led large development budgets, launched a TV studio, and mentored voices through programs like Spotify Sound Up and the PGA Create. I’m currently exploring AI-assisted education and immersive IP experiences while continuing to tell character-driven stories.

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I’m Winnie Yuan Kemp, a Los Angeles–based writer, producer and director specializing in narrative podcasts, TV development, and innovative storytelling at the intersection of technology and IP. I’ve collaborated with Netflix, Gunpowder&Sky, Shondaland, Blumhouse, DC Comics/Warner Brothers, and Monkeypaw, co-writing the TV adaptation of THE IMPERFECTION and developing audio thrillers for Audible. I’ve also conceptualized two NFT storytelling projects and an AI short film that blends creative vision with new technologies.

My work has premiered at Tribeca, AIFF, and Runway Creative Partners Program, and I’ve led large development budgets, launched a TV studio, and mentored voices through programs like Spotify Sound Up and the PGA Create. I’m currently exploring AI-assisted education and immersive IP experiences while continuing to tell character-driven stories.

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Chinese

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Writer / Producer / Director at Independent / Freelance

March 1, 2019 - Present

Wrote and/or produced narrative scripted podcasts for Netflix, Gunpowder&Sky, Shondaland, Blumhouse, DC Comics/Warner Brothers, and Monkeypaw; co-wrote the television adaptation of the Ambie Award nominated podcast THE IMPERFECTION for Atomic Monster and wiip; developing an audio thriller for Audible for Seven Bucks; produced four podcasts selected for Tribeca Festival's audio program, including THE VERY WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN, which won the Established Fiction Prize and was nominated for five 2024 Ambie Awards; conceptualized and wrote two web3/storytelling NFT projects, UPPERCUT TRAINING CLUB and WOMEN OF MYSTERY; wrote/directed an AI short film, THE PIER, which played at film festivals and was runner up for Best Short Film at AIFF Amsterdam; wrote 60 AI-assisted educational comic books integrating middle school math standards for Stride Learning and Creator Up.

SVP, Television at SUPER DELUXE

February 28, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Launched the television studio of an upstart entertainment company funded by Turner, building a slate of 45 projects, managing a seven-figure development budget and a department of 8; generated $10M in revenue within two years; developed, packaged and sold shows to HBO, Apple, Facebook, TruTV and TBS; produced episodic content premiering at Sundance, SXSW, LAFF, Outfest, Series Mania, Series Fest and NY Television Festival; championed new voices and diverse perspectives, partnering with established talent to bring these voices to the screen.

Director of Development at CBS Films

August 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025

Spearheaded development of high priority projects such as THE HUSBAND’S SECRET and THE EXPATS and other projects across genres; tracked books and the publishing industry as an in-house scout, helping to place a NYT bestseller and self-published title at the studio; worked in Acquisitions tracking packages and finished films; represented the studio at Cannes, Toronto and Sundance.

Creative Executive at Inferno Entertainment

April 1, 2011 - October 13, 2025

Sought out top-level financing, foreign sales and development projects with A-list talent from producers, managers and agents.

Assistant to Roeg Sutherland, Film Finance Group at Creative Artists Agency

December 31, 2009 - October 13, 2025

Assisted co-department head on a heavy-volume desk, supporting packaging and sales of projects such as HURT LOCKER, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN and A SINGLE MAN.

Actress/Model at Ford Model Management

December 31, 2006 - October 13, 2025

Worked in markets including New York and Milan; booked clients such as Balenciaga, Max Mara, Ann Taylor, In Style Magazine, GenArt, Target, New York Times, Cosmopolitan and Teen Elle; lead roles in multiple productions.

Portfolio Analyst, Executive Monetary Management at Lehman Brothers

May 31, 2007 - October 13, 2025

Managed $273M in assets; provided investment recommendations; constructed asset allocation models; prepared risk assessments and portfolio evaluations; obtained Series 7 license; CFA Level I Candidate.

Writer / Producer / Director

March 1, 2019 - Present

Wrote and/or produced narrative scripted podcasts for Netflix, Gunpowder&Sky, Shondaland, Blumhouse, DC Comics/Warner Brothers, and Monkeypaw; co-wrote the television adaptation of the Ambie Award-nominated podcast THE IMPERFECTION for Atomic Monster and wiip; writing an audio thriller for Audible for Seven Bucks; produced four podcasts in 3 years selected for Tribeca Festival's audio program, including THE VERY WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN (Established Fiction Prize winner; five 2024 Ambie nominations). Conceptualized and wrote two web3/storytelling NFT projects (UPPERCUT TRAINING CLUB and WOMEN OF MYSTERY); created a comic book proof of concept with a community of 200 writers. Wrote/Directed an AI short film, THE PIER, which played at festivals and was runner up for Best Short Film at AIFF Amsterdam; wrote 60 AI-assisted educational comic books aligning with middle school math standards for Stride Learning and Creator Up.

SVP, Television at Super Deluxe

February 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Launched the television studio of an upstart entertainment company funded by Turner, building a slate of 45 projects, managing an annual seven-figure development budget and a department of eight, while generating $10M in revenue within two years. Developed, packaged and sold shows to HBO, Apple, Facebook, TruTV and TBS; produced episodic content premiering at Sundance, SXSW, LA Film Festival, Outfest, Series Mania, Series Fest, and New York Television Festival. Championed new voices and diverse perspectives, partnering with talent such as Steve Gaghan, Christine Vachon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Kevin Hart.

Director of Development at CBS Films

August 31, 2015 - October 13, 2025

Spearheaded development of high-priority projects such as THE HUSBAND’S SECRET (Weitz Brothers producing) and THE EXPATS (Trigger Street producing); tracked books and the publishing industry as an in-house scout, helping to surface a NYT bestseller and a blockbuster self-published book; worked in acquisitions tracking packages and finished films; attended Cannes, Toronto and Sundance film festivals to scout opportunities and partnerships.

Creative Executive at Inferno Entertainment

April 1, 2011 - October 13, 2025

Sought top-level financing, foreign sales and development projects with A-list talent from producers, managers and agents.

Assistant to Roeg Sutherland, Film Finance Group at Creative Artists Agency

December 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025

Supported packaging and sales of projects such as HURT LOCKER, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, and A SINGLE MAN; assisted co-department head on a heavy-volume desk.

Portfolio Analyst, Executive Monetary Management at Lehman Brothers

May 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025

Managed $273 million in assets, provided investment recommendations, constructed asset allocation models and evaluated portfolios for risk, performance and volatility; obtained Series 7 license; CFA Level I Candidate.

Actress/Model at Ford Model Management

January 1, 2006 - October 13, 2025

Worked in markets including New York, Milan, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago; booked campaigns for Balenciaga, Max Mara, Ann Taylor, In Style Magazine, GenArt, Target, New York Times, Cosmopolitan and Teen Elle; won lead roles in major theatrical productions with Asian American Theater Project.