Kiersten Johnson

About Kiersten Johnson

Archival Producer | Researcher | Senior Editor & Content DeveloperTranslating Complex Concepts into Compelling StoriesResearch-driven media professional with 25+ years of experience bridging academia, entertainment, and publishing. I specialize in transforming scientific, medical, and technical content into engaging narratives for diverse audiences—from mass market video games to scholarly publications.Core ExpertiseArchival Production: Recent projects include major documentaries for AppleTV+, The History Channel, Discovery+, and PBS. Expert in rights clearance, budget management, and seamless integration of historical materials into contemporary storytelling.Content Development: Created expert-medical video games that became Legacy Interactive\'s most successful franchise, conducting primary research in veterinary surgeries and translating complex medical concepts into accessible entertainment.Editorial Services: Developmental editing, manuscript preparation, and publishing support with specialized expertise in supporting international scholars from Europe and Asia publishing in English-language markets.Research & Writing: Science and medical writing, grant development, and fact-checking with deep experience in documentary research and academic publishing.Notable AchievementsArchival producer for award-winning documentaries on major streaming platformsCreated foundational video game franchise combining entertainment with veterinary educationEditorial consultant for leading Scandinavian universities and research institutionsPublished film scholar with expertise in avant-garde cinema and media theoryPh.D.(ABD) in Rhetoric and Film Studies from UC BerkeleyInternational PerspectiveExtensive experience working across cultures and languages, with projects spanning Denmark, Norway, Italy, and Morocco. Fluent in translating not just languages but cultural contexts and academic conventions for global audiences.Currently available for: Archival production, documentary research, developmental editing, content strategy, and creative consulting projects.

Experience

1. Founding Director, Producer

   Fata Falena Films

   Jan 2005 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• St. John's College, Santa Fe

  Great Books Program (Ancient Greek to Early Modern)

• University of California, Berkeley

  PhD, Rhetoric (Critical Theory), Film Studies

  2000 — 2006

• University of California, Berkeley

  B.A., Rhetoric and Religious Studies (double major)

  1995 — 1997

• Los Angeles City College

  Certificate in Cinema Production, Cinematography and Film/Video Production

  2020 — 2022

• University of California, Berkeley

  MA, Department of Rhetoric, Program in Film Studies

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Screenwriting
• Editing
• Writing
• Scrittura
• Storytelling
• Short Films
• Theatre
• Research
• Final Cut Pro
• Video Editing
• New Media
• Creative Direction
• Creative Writing
• Wordpress
• Word
• Film Production
• Public Relations
• Publicity
• Documentaries
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Documentary
• Microsoft Office
• Photography
• Teaching
• Content Management
• Producing
• Copy Editing
• Production
• Film
• Video Production
• Video
• Music
• English
• Publishing
• Art