Lori Read

Lori Read, Founder and CEO of MiraGem Entertainment, Inc., is an award winning Creative Executive Producer and Writer, who thinks outside of the box and creates profitable franchises.

Lori is the recipient of multiple Emmy Awards and has over ten Emmy nominations. Some of the prestigious awards she’s received include, The Radio and Television Digital News Association Award, Gracie Awards, NABJ Salute to Excellence Award, NAACP Image Awards and PRISM Commendation.

With over 15-years of experience working in syndicated programming, Lori is well versed in turning a pilot into an award-winning series. Her extensive background includes productions affiliated with, Evolution Media, the OWN Network and Harpo Studios, Paramount Productions, CBS, Twentieth Television FOX, ITV, Debmar-Mercury, Telepictures, NBC, and Tribune Entertainment. With a keen eye and strong sense for developing highly rated content, she also advises talent and serves as a consultant for television shows, podcasts and feature films.

Originally from New York City, Lori says, “In addition to having extensive experience, being inclusive and mentoring others is not only essential but a crucial component of being a successful television producer.”