Founded Jonathan M. Shiff Productions in 1988; an independent film
studio specialising in children's television series. He remains the
originator and creative producer of all the company's
programming.
He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Australian society and to Australian film production.
Graduate of Australia's prestigious Swinburne Film and Television
School.
Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (January 2009)
He is commonly referred to by his initials JMS which he shares with fellow TV writer and producer J Michael Straczynski who is also frequently referred to by his initials. As such, many have referred to Schiff as ''The other JMS''.