Hi there! I'm Kris Murphy, a production professional with over two decades of experience leading complex film, television, and immersive projects. As Head of Production at Innovate Entertainment, I oversee budgets, schedules, crews, vendors, talent, locations, clients, insurance, payroll, and logistics, guiding projects from development through delivery and ensuring financial discipline along the way. I enjoy building teams, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on time and on budget. I thrive in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple projects across film, commercials, music videos, digital content, and immersive special venue media, while collaborating with clients and partners such as Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Hasbro, Wanda, and Paramount. My background spans boutique studios to large-scale productions, and I value clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a friendly, collaborative approach to getting great work done.

Kris Murphy

Hi there! I'm Kris Murphy, a production professional with over two decades of experience leading complex film, television, and immersive projects. As Head of Production at Innovate Entertainment, I oversee budgets, schedules, crews, vendors, talent, locations, clients, insurance, payroll, and logistics, guiding projects from development through delivery and ensuring financial discipline along the way. I enjoy building teams, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on time and on budget. I thrive in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple projects across film, commercials, music videos, digital content, and immersive special venue media, while collaborating with clients and partners such as Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Hasbro, Wanda, and Paramount. My background spans boutique studios to large-scale productions, and I value clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a friendly, collaborative approach to getting great work done.

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Hi there! I’m Kris Murphy, a production professional with over two decades of experience leading complex film, television, and immersive projects. As Head of Production at Innovate Entertainment, I oversee budgets, schedules, crews, vendors, talent, locations, clients, insurance, payroll, and logistics, guiding projects from development through delivery and ensuring financial discipline along the way. I enjoy building teams, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on time and on budget.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple projects across film, commercials, music videos, digital content, and immersive special venue media, while collaborating with clients and partners such as Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Hasbro, Wanda, and Paramount. My background spans boutique studios to large-scale productions, and I value clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a friendly, collaborative approach to getting great work done.

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Work Experience

Head of Production / Line Producer at Innovate Entertainment
June 1, 2013 - Present
Oversee all aspects of production and finance; function as In-House Producer or Line Producer on projects; manage budgets, schedules, personnel, talent, vendors, locations/stages, clients, insurance, payroll, and logistics; oversee company financials and administration; handle multiple simultaneous projects across film, commercial, television, music video, corporate, and immersive venues; clients include Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Hasbro, Wanda, Paramount; produced award-winning short films and a residency event.
Line Producer at Vertical Networks
November 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Line Producer on interactive digital media projects for Walmart and an unscripted reality dating show for Snapchat; responsible for budgets, schedules, crew, vendors, contracts, locations, logistics, and client deliverables; partnered with post production to manage workflow; collaborated with Team Whistle finance for AP, payroll, cost reporting, and cash flow; ensured releases and compliance with legal.
Head of Production / Line Producer at I.E. Effects
June 30, 2013 - October 22, 2025
In-house Line Producer and Production Manager across multiple simultaneous projects; oversaw budgets, schedules, personnel, talent, vendors, locations/stages, logistics, payroll, insurance, service agreements, and systems across two offices; produced for film, television, commercial, music video, and theme park / immersive venues; clients included 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Columbia, Sony Television, HBO, Motorola, Toshiba, Atlantic Records, Ogilvy, MGA Entertainment, Falcon's Treehouse, SyFy, Discovery, History Channel.
Production Manager at MICE International
September 30, 2006 - October 22, 2025
Production Manager on celebrity-driven branded promotional projects for Motorola: "Saving Life" (immersive multi-screen film) and related campaigns; oversaw production logistics for branded experiential projects and integrated promotional content.
Line Producer / Production Manager at Merit/Andrew
February 28, 2006 - October 22, 2025
In-house Line Producer / Production Manager on numerous commercials, music videos, promotional and corporate communication videos, live events, and lifestyle shows; clients included Fatburger, BP/Arco, WD/Western Digital, MossWarner, Toshiba Medical, UCI Medical Center, Make-A-Wish, Nexus Development, Eastwood Insurance, Taco Bell, The Irvine Company, 2Advanced Studios, Experian, U.S. Marketing & Promotions, and the Ronnie Lott Foundation.
Line Producer / Production Manager (Freelance) at Merit/Andrew
October 31, 2004 - October 22, 2025
Freelance line producing / production management on Star Trek: Borg Encounter (4D special venue attraction) - Paramount Pictures; Love Lab (Discovery Channel unscripted documentary series) - LHP, Inc.; Agents (kids' DVD series) - AGENTS Entertainment; Sound of Movies (in-theatre promo commercial) - Coca Cola; Billy Makes the Cut (35mm short film); The Entourage Project - Eastwood Insurance montage; and other promotional spots and campaigns.
Production Manager at Castle Creek Productions
February 29, 2004 - October 22, 2025
Production Manager on two 13-episode uns scripted travel series: The Great Adventure (Fine Living Channel - two seasons) and The Best of California (syndicated); responsibilities included securing crew and vendors, scheduling travel and shoots with tight timelines, managing budgets and cost reporting, collaborating with post production to adhere to deadlines and deliverables, assisting with trade-out deals and casting, and ensuring compliance with international laws and protocols.
Line Producer / Production Manager at Intelecom
February 5, 2001 - December 20, 2002
Line Producer/Production Manager for two 13-episode dramatic series for PBS: On Common Ground and Madison Heights. Responsibilities included obtaining and setting up production offices, long-term stage and vendor deals, overseeing schedules, approval of expenditures and adhering to budgets, managing crew, working closely with finance department, and maintaining best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (emphasis in Film & Television) at California State University Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Minor in Business Administration at California State University Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Independent Filmmaking; Craft of the Assistant Director at University of California Los Angeles Extension
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Communications
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Minor in Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Independent Filmmaking; Craft of the Assistant Director
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services