Description
Kristen Johnson is a UAE-based producer, showrunner, and content strategist with significant experience delivering film, TV, docuseries, branded content, and large-scale live events across the Middle East, Africa, and international markets. She specializes in producing narrative-led projects with long-term commercial potential, whether through broadcast-ready formats, IP-driven event content, or campaign films.
With over 175 productions delivered across fight nights, cultural festivals, film, documentaries, broadcast, episodic, TVC, media, and editorial campaigns, Kristen brings a unique blend of creative development, production execution, and monetization strategy. She works from concept through delivery, overseeing everything from scriptwriting and storyboarding to pre-production, casting, and multi-platform release planning.
Her work spans:
Scripted and unscripted series
Event-based and documentary formats
Athlete-led and brand-aligned storytelling
Content designed for syndication, streaming, or cultural broadcast platforms
Known for her precision, scale-minded approach, and ability to build production ecosystems that extend beyond the shoot, Kristen is the go-to for projects that require creative leadership, operational clarity, and commercial viability.
Special Skills & Experience
Producer
Showrunning
Script Development & Story Structuring
Creative Direction & Visual Treatment
Pre-Production Planning & Scheduling
Casting & Talent Management
Production Management (Multi-Camera, Live, and On-Location)
Branded Content & Campaign Films
Live Event Production & Broadcast Integration
Documentary & Unscripted Series Development
Athlete-Led Content Development
Multi-Platform Content Ecosystem Design
Budgeting & Production Finance Oversight
Crew Coordination & Vendor Management
International Production Logistics (UAE, Africa, MENA)
IP Development & Content Licensing Strategy
Sponsor & Stakeholder Integration
Post-Production Supervision (Edit, Mix, Grade, Delivery)
Distribution Strategy & Platform Alignment
Cultural & Government Commissioned Projects