Peter Murrieta

Peter Murrieta is a Professor of Practice and Deputy Director at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School, Arizona State University (ASU). He holds additional affiliations with the Southwest Borderlands Initiative. Known as a trailblazer in television production, he has produced over 300 hours of TV, including landmark series such as Netflix’s Mr. Iglesias and Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place, which launched Selena Gomez’s career. His work focuses on uplifting LatinX representation in mainstream media.

His professional accolades include multiple Emmy Awards and the Imagen Foundation’s Norman Lear Writer’s Award. Current projects include a first-look deal with Universal Pictures and an adaptation of Blood and Gold: The Legend of Joaquin Murrieta, co-written with Jeffrey J. Marriote.

Murrieta teaches courses in screenwriting, producing, and film studies, emphasizing industry practices and diverse storytelling. His courses at ASU include Scripts in Progress, Principles of Creative Producing, and Developing a Series.