Jonaz McMillan, an award-winning author, writer, and creative artist based in Los Angeles, is currently pursuing his MFA in Writing for Film and Television at Emerson College. He co-authored the children's book Monster Hands and produced Hands Land. Notable projects he has worked on include Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, premiered at Sundance 2025, Deaf President Now!, premiered at Sundance 2025, The Tuba Thieves, premiered at Sundance 2023, The Case of the Obsidian Muskrat, CBS Showcase 2022, Moonbug's MyGo, and Noggin's Troop Dragonfly. 

He believes that by creating content, we leave stories behind for healing and to shift the paradigms of our society. A Gallaudet alum and former faculty member, he’s now thriving in entertainment. Occasionally, he writes from the heart on napkins and leaves them in public places - hoping they resonate with strangers.