Mitchell Olson

Mitchell Olson is a professor at Kennesaw State University specializing in Screen and TV Writing. He is actively building a Screen and TV Writing MFA program and mentoring diverse writers for future industry collaboration. As Founder and CEO of Point South Productions, he develops content in North Georgia and has previously worked in Los Angeles on shows for NBC, Fox, CBS, and Netflix.

• Education
  • Master of Fine Arts, Brooks Institute of Film and Photography (2012), Summa Cum Laude
  • Bachelor of Arts, Florida State University (2009)

He contributes to film education through partnerships with the Georgia Film Academy, trains educators statewide, and serves on the boards of Step Up and Pitch and Film Impact Georgia, non-profits supporting aspiring content creators.