JT Barnett is a producer, director, and creative force behind thousands of projects across television, documentary, branded content, and commercial photography. Known for blending cinematic storytelling with strategic production. He builds worlds.
He began in television as a field producer on the cult hit Cheaters, then helped ignite a global media phenomenon as director and producer of the original Tiger King, which spawned Netflix’s #1 series, earning six Emmy nominations and over 160 million views in its first month.
Mentored by Bobby Goldstein, Mark Lipsky and James Russell, JT developed a style that merges cinematic vision with raw, character-driven storytelling.
He's currently co-executive producer of Cheaters alongside his longtime mentor Bobby Goldstein, while developing original IP across technology, finance, cannabis and sustainability.
JT is a partner at GTIF Capital, working with David Chen to structure and develop media ventures at the intersection of content, capital, and global opportunity. He also completed his MBA at Southern Methodist University, with an emphasis in Global Business Strategy. Working at the intersection of media, strategy, and technology that has a global impact.
