About

Dr. Stewart Jones is a consultant and coach who works with leaders and organizations to drive better decisions, build stronger teams, and achieve sustainable performance.He supports individuals and businesses—from startups to global organizations—through periods of growth, change, and complexity. His approach combines strategic insight, practical leadership coaching, and clear execution, with a focus on improving leadership effectiveness, aligning teams, and turning ambition into measurable results.An award-winning creative professional with over two decades of experience across film, television, commercials, and video games, Stewart brings a deep background in studio operations, IP development, production, animation, and visual effects. His cross-disciplinary expertise makes him a highly adaptable leader in creative operations. Having worked with Netflix, Amazon, Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Marvel, and DC Entertainment, among others, he continues to consult on creative business operations, speak at conferences globally, and support the development of new IP.He holds an MBA and a PhD, has been published in academic journals, and serves as an EU Commission Expert, mentor, and author of multiple professional publications.A strong advocate for inclusion and accessibility, Stewart is committed to reducing barriers to entry in business, management, and the screen industries—particularly for people with disabilities. He works with organizations to build environments where performance, participation, and opportunity are accessible to all.

Services

  • Coaching, Consulting and Strategic Advisory
    Dr. Stewart Jones works with leaders and organizations worldwide to navigate complexity, make better decisions, and deliver sustainable performance. Combining industry experience with academic rigor (MBA, PhD), he provides strategic clarity and hands-on support across the full lifecycle—from idea to IP to market. His work spans IP strategy and development, deal structuring, and operational effectiveness, with a focus on aligning teams, optimizing processes, and turning ambition into scalable, measurable results.

  • Public Speaking & Workshops
    An experienced international speaker, Dr. Stewart Jones delivers engaging talks and interactive workshops that translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insight. Drawing on both industry practice and academic research, he explores leadership, creative operations, and the journey from idea to IP to market—equipping leaders and teams with practical frameworks to develop, position, and execute on their ideas effectively.

  • Professional Mentorship
    Dr. Stewart Jones has over a decade of experience mentoring professionals across business and the screen industries. He provides tailored guidance on career development, leadership growth, and navigating the path from idea to IP to market—helping individuals shape ideas, build viable opportunities, and move confidently toward execution. His mentorship builds clarity, confidence, and momentum, and is available through both free and paid formats to support people at different stages.

Publications

Dr. Stewart Jones’s publications span over a decade and showcase his deep expertise across animation/VFX, screenwriting, and the Screen Industries at large—from foundational guides like Digital Animation Notes: The Basics and Sams Teach Yourself 3ds Max in 24 Hours, through advanced technical manuals such as Digital Creature Rigging, to his 2020 handbook Screenwriting in Final Draft and his 2025 PhD research study Managing the Complexities of the Screen Industries: A Process Management Framework—each work combining rigorous academic insight (MBA, PhD) with hands-on industry experience to equip professionals in creative and corporate fields.

Bookings

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