About me
Mike Jones has been a writer and story consultant at Pixar Animation Studios since June 2013, and joined the studio full-time in March 2017. Most recently, Jones wrote, directed, and executive produced the upcoming original series “Dream Productions,” inspired by the world of “Inside Out,” and set to release on Disney+ in spring of 2025.
Jones also co-wrote Pixar’s Academy Award-winning film “Soul,” and the Academy Award-nominated film “Luca.” He has served on the brain trusts of many Pixar films including “Finding Dory,” “Incredibles 2,” and the Academy Award-winning features “Inside Out,” “Coco,” and “Toy Story 4.” ‘
Prior to joining Pixar, Jones was a working screenwriter for over 20 years. His original script, “In the Event of a Moon Disaster,” was featured on the Black List. Previously he served on the editorial staffs of Filmmaker Magazine, Indiewire, and Variety. Jones was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas.