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.

Jonathan Murphy

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Director at Gemiini Systems, Inc.
April 30, 2022 - August 30, 2023
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 at Hollow Tree Productions
May 1, 2013 - Present
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 at 10th Man Productions LLC
April 30, 2012 - July 31, 2017
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 at Desert Wind Films
April 29, 2012 - July 30, 2017
Film & TV Financing / Investor Relations; Production & Studio Operations; Budgeting, Scheduling & Cash Flow Management; IP Packaging; Distribution, Sales & Festival Strategy; Talent, Union & Legal Coordination; Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV-Film at Texas Christian University
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003
Associate of Arts at Tarrant County College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Training: Acting, Scene Study, and Performance at Howard Fine Studio; Larry Moss Studio; Berg Studios; Aquila/Morong Studio; Hollywood Actors Studio
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Film School Training at Hollywood Film School
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Dallas Model and Talent Search Scholarship Award at Dallas Model and Talent Search of Texas
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Production & Financing Mastery Workshop
January 1, 2007 - January 15, 2026
Production & Financing Mastery Workshop
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

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