Harrison Sanborn

Harrison Sanborn is the product lead behind Pickford’s interactive narrative experiences, including the development of First Date and producer of Whispers. As one of Pickford's earliest team members, he has played a central role in shaping the company’s vision, user experience and AI-driven storytelling systems.


Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in Hollywood and team leadership, Harrison bridges creative direction with technical execution; working closely with engineering to turn AI's raw capabilities into coherent, living narrative experiences for Pickford. He's been instrumental in defining Pickford's approach to real-time, sentiment-driven storytelling and the tools that will enable creators to build imaginative and ever-evolving worlds.


Harrison’s work focuses on how AI can expand authorship, empower new users, and open the door to narrative worlds that were never before possible.

Courses and Content

Story Forum: Exploring Art and Innovation - ON DEMAND

Together with creators, educators, industry leaders, and technologists, we explored the creative technologies that are impacting storytelling and how today’s artists are evolving. Now you can experience it all on-demand for free.

WHISPERS: An Interactive Murder Mystery Experience

With: Bernie Su, Stephen Piron, Harrison Sanborn, Stephen A. Chang, Heavenly Reyna and Jennifer Field
Experience the SAG-AFTRA-approved, AI-driven interactive thriller Whispers. This social session includes a murder mystery experience, food and refreshments, and insights into the future of generative interactive narrative from Peabody and three-time Primetime Emmy-Award winning creator and showrunner Bernie Su, Pickford AI CEO Stephen Piron, product manager Harrison Sanborn, and actor Stephen A. Chang.