Story Warrior is a premier narrative consulting service for film and television, founded by Emmy® award-winner Michael Jorgensen. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Michael brings unmatched insight and expertise to the craft. His signature framework, the Story Warrior Codex, offers a high-caliber, solution-driven approach for creators committed to mastering the art of storytelling.

Before becoming a sought-after story consultant, Michael earned five Television Photojournalist of the Year titles and created a groundbreaking video journalism program for a major network. His career has taken him from the front lines of the war in Somalia to helping launch the world’s first daily science show, and he remains the only filmmaker ever granted access to a Pentagon weapons program. Since 2010, he has been a judge for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Emmy® Awards. Alongside numerous primetime specials for top networks around the globe, Michael has also produced several critically acclaimed nonfiction books.

Michael has mentored hundreds of fiction and nonfiction storytellers, helping them unlock their full narrative potential. Beyond developing craft, Story Warrior integrates the expertise of a clinical psychologist to delve into the deep psychological forces that shape your characters. For those seeking a personalized experience, Story Warrior offers discreet consultations and a suite of powerful tools designed to elevate your cinematic storytelling.