Michael Johnson is a BlacKorean, Los Angeles-based operations executive and media producer with over 15 years of experience leading teams at the intersection of technology, storytelling, and strategy. A U.S. Air Force veteran: he has overseen large-scale content delivery systems, digital infrastructure, and platform growth at companies like Electric Entertainment, Machinima, and Immortals Media. Known for his calm leadership and collaborative approach, Michael specializes in aligning creative vision with operational excellence. He is also the founder of an independent production studio focused on character-driven stories that explore identity, belonging, and resilience across film, streaming, and emerging digital platforms.

• 2026 Realscreen Summit & NATPE Dialog Mentee
• The War Horse - 2025 Black Veterans Writing Fellow
• Tyler Perry's 2025 Dream Collective Directing Finalist
• Stowe 2025 June Stowe Narrative Lab Mentee
• Stowe 2025 USVAA Veterans Fellowship Semi-Finalist
• M Film Lab Screenwriting Workshop - Spring 2022 Winner
• Netflix Animation's Foundations Program - 2022 Writing Mentee
• Writer’s Guild Foundation: 2021 Veterans Writing Project Mentee
• VME - AT&T 2021 Veterans Media Fellow
• Certified by the Academy Nicholl Fellowship as a Diverse Script Reader 2021