Johanna Sims
Archival Producer
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johannacsims@gmail.com | +1 502 645 2991 | LinkedIN
Archival Producer with extensive experience in story development, archival research, rights & clearances, fair use, budgeting and contract negotiation. I
am a detail oriented, creative, and empathetic, multimedia storyteller with a strong relationship with major archival vendors. I have developed a
thorough process and mastery of archival material at all stages of production.
Film / Television:
Archival Researcher - The Tall Boy (2025)
Life Garland Independent Films
Archival Researcher on independent short film following career of legendary Carnivale costume and event designer Peter Minshall of
Trinidad and Tobago. Official selection of Diversity in Cannes short film showcase.
Archival Producer - Frontline: Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning (2025)
PBS / WGBH
Archival Producer on Frontline episode following the communities in America as they rebuild from natural disasters.
Archival Producer - The Seat (2025)
Radical Media / Netflix
Provided Research and clearance assistance on a short film following the beginning of Kimi Antonelli’s career driving for Mercedes in the world of F1 racing.
Clearance Supervisor - For the W (2024)
Hello Sunshine Productions / Candle Media
Supervised all archival material and clearances on two episodes for Hello Sunshine Productions, For the W. Each episode followed the
journey of female athletes. One episode focused on the PWHL while the other focused on young girls competing in skateboarding at the
X-Games.
Archival Producer - Frontline: American Voices 2024 (2024)
PBS / WGBH
Archival Producer on Frontline episode following the journey of six Americans with diverse political leanings during an election year.
Archival Producer / Archival Researcher - Democratic National Convention Joe Biden Short (2024)
Trilogy Films
Assisted with research, rights and clearances for a film package celebrating the long career of President Joseph R. Biden and his passing of
the torch to democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris.
Archival Producer - Friends in Low Places (2024)
Faraway Films, Inc. / Amazon
Archival Producer on six episode docuseries following two iconic Nashville stars as they realize their dream of building a Honky Tonk in
Nashville, TN.
Archival Producer - Cowboy Cartel (2023)
Breaklight Productions / Apple TV+
Archival Producer on four episode docuseries focusing on the Los Zetas drug cartel and the rookie FBI agent who took them down through an
unexpected lead in the world of horse racing.
Archival Producer - Galerie Film Club (2022 - present)
Indian Paintbrush / Euclid Tech Productions, LLC
Ongoing archival producer for 21st Century film club and streaming service, Galerie, created by Indian Paintbrush and shaped by a wide range of
filmmakers, thought leaders, and innovators.
Associate Archival Producer / Archival Researcher – Goliath (2023)
Religion of Sports / Showtime
Associate archival producer and researcher on three episode docuseries on the groundbreaking life and career of NBA star, Wilt Chamberlain.
Archival Production Assistant - McGregor Forever (2023)
Religion of Sports / Netflix
Associate archival producer and researcher on four episode docuseries on the controversial life and career of UFC Champion, Conor McGregor
Associate Archival Producer / Clearance Coordinator – Super League: The War for Football (2022)
Rocket Film Productions / Apple TV+
Associate archival producer and clearance coordinator on Emmy Winning, four episode docuseries with international archival on the recent breakaway
Super League controversy in European Football.
Senior Coordinator / Archival Researcher - How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer (2022)
Triage Entertainment / Showtime
Associate archival producer and researcher on an upcoming feature documentary exploring the life and works of one of America’s most prolific
writers and cultural figures, Norman Mailer.
EDUCATION - Indiana University - Bachelor of Science in Business Management + Bachelor of Science in Marketing