John Mims is a video producer/director with deep expertise in creating engaging, multi-platform content for national and global human rights organizations.

Over the past 20 years, he has worked to transform lived experiences into stories that not only inform, but also build empathy, solidarity, and hope.

 Vera Institute of Justice

Senior Multimedia Producer (May 2022 – present)

  • Direct, produce, film, and edit short documentaries, advocacy pieces, and event videos highlighting Vera’s mission to transform the criminal legal system in the U.S.

  • Develop and manage ongoing video series for web and social platforms, centering the voices of directly impacted communities.

  • Collaborate with designers, editors, and partner organizations to ensure storytelling is strategic, compelling, and aligned with Vera’s brand.

Center for Reproductive Rights

Senior Multimedia Producer (July 2018 – May 2022)

  • Produced and edited videos shown at high-profile events, including annual galas and national advocacy campaigns.

  • Translated complex legal cases into accessible, emotional stories that celebrated wins and mobilized support for reproductive rights.

  • Partnered with global advocacy teams and pro bono legal partners to capture and amplify stories from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Criterion Collection

Video Editor (June 2016 - May 2018)

  • Edited featurettes, archival pieces, and supplemental content for Criterion’s acclaimed film library, contributing to both Blu-ray/DVD releases and the streaming platform.

  • Collaborated closely with curators and producers to craft context-rich video essays, behind-the-scenes pieces, and filmmaker interviews that deepened audiences’ appreciation of Criterion’s releases.

Tru Films

Video Editor (Sept 2016 - Dec 2016)

  • Edited Ending AIDS Together, a short documentary that became PEPFAR’s first advocacy video.

  • Crafted a compelling narrative blending historical reflection with interviews, including a conversation between Ambassador Deborah Birx and journalist Katie Couric.

Planned Parenthood

Senior Content Producer (Jan 2015 - Nov 2015) and Producer/ Editor (July 2016 - Sept 2016)

  • Co-produced and edited national video series on consent, healthy relationships, and safer sex for teens and young adults.

  • Produced rapid-response content and educational campaigns to support Planned Parenthood’s mission and respond to attacks on reproductive health.

UNICEF

Senior Video Editor (2003-2014) and Freelance Video Editor (2015-2017)

  • Produced and edited more than 100 videos for UNICEF, including PSAs, fundraising appeals, and global campaigns.

  • Created videos addressing humanitarian crises, including the Syria conflict and the 2010 Pakistan floods.

  • Edited global advocacy campaigns that brought together 120+ humanitarian organizations and U.N. agencies.

  • Helped shape UNICEF’s visual storytelling style to connect audiences emotionally with children and families in crisis.

 

References available upon request