Jonathan Murphy

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I am Jonathan Murphy, an Executive Producer and Head of Production with 25+ years of experience guiding projects from development through international distribution.

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I am Jonathan Murphy, an Executive Producer and Head of Production with 25+ years of experience guiding projects from development through international distribution. I’ve secured equity financing, managed budgets up to $3M, and led cross-functional teams of 60+ cast and crew, partnering with investors, distributors, unions, and legal teams to deliver at scale.

I founded Hollow Tree Productions and led end-to-end production of feature films and IP development, packaging pitches, investor memorandums, and festival-to-sales strategies. My work spans creating original IP, growing production output, and delivering content across film, TV, and digital platforms.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Real Estate & Construction

Work experience· 4 roles

Studio Director · Gemiini Systems, Inc.Apr 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

Launched and operated the company’s inaugural Texas studio location; increased studio output by 285%; directed production of 3,000+ therapy-support videos; oversaw studio operations, staffing, scheduling, property management, inventory, and quality control; served as UPM, Line Producer, and Production Coordinator across multiple projects.

Executive Producer / Head of Production · Hollow Tree ProductionsMay 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

Executive Producer and Head of Production with 25+ years of experience from development through international distribution. Led end-to-end feature development and delivery; secured private equity; managed budgets up to $3M; directed cross-functional teams of 3–60 cast and crew. Built relationships with investors, distributors, talent agencies, unions, and legal teams; shaped creative development, production operations, and delivery at scale. Projects include Drowning (Feature Film) as Exec Producer / Screenwriter, produced under Hollow Tree & 10 Man Productions.

Producer / Production Manager · 10th Man Productions LLCApr 2012 – Jul 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Film & TV financing / investor relations; production & studio operations; budgeting, scheduling & cash flow management; creative development & IP packaging; distribution, sales & festival strategy; talent, union & legal coordination; team leadership & cross-functional communication.

Producer / Production Manager · Desert Wind FilmsApr 2012 – Jul 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Education· 5

Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV-Film · Texas Christian University2002 – 2003
Associate of Arts · Tarrant County College2000 – 2001
Training: Acting, Scene Study, and Performance · Howard Fine Studio; Larry Moss Studio; Berg Studios; Aquila/Morong Studio; Hollywood Actors Studio2030 – 2026
Film School Training · Hollywood Film School2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Production & Financing Mastery Workshop2007 – 2026
Production & Financing Mastery Workshop2007

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