George N. Makrinos is a professional writer and producer with a passion for empowering people to share their powerful stories with the world.

George’s journey into storytelling began twenty years ago with an idea for a movie and a meeting with a studio executive—an experience he likened to meeting the Wizard of Oz. Although he didn’t fully understand the advice he received at the time, that moment became a defining inspiration. Over the next two decades, George mastered the art of storytelling and pitching, earning his place among Hollywood’s most respected creatives.

His accomplishments include producing a feature film with Academy Award winner Spike Lee, a short film that launched its young female star into the lead role of the highest-grossing horror film of all time, and a short co-financed by the Russo Brothers, directors of the Avengers franchise. Currently, George is co-writing the "Wicked" TV series with multiple Academy Award winners and a producer of films that have collectively grossed billions of dollars.

George has also successfully crowdfunded numerous short films and the seven-figure crowdfunding of a feature film. His ability to distill a story into a single, compelling sentence has led to publishing deals with Scholastic (the same editorial team behind Harry Potter and The Hunger Games), Simon & Schuster, and Rizzoli, all without finished manuscripts. This same skill helped him secure his first movie deal.

Driven by the belief that storytelling helps us navigate our lives, George values the deep social connections that come from sharing meaningful stories. Through his work, he is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn their unique journeys into cinematic legacies, amplifying their influence and their revenue, and leaving an enduring impact on the world.