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Directors
Frank MurrayCEO

Based in London, Frank is a career producer, studio executive and consultant with experience accrued over forty major motion picture projects and TV series. Murray founded Hangtime with Torresblanco, subsequently bidding farewell to the post he held for two years as Head of Production for Scripted UK/Australia/Canada and MENA at Amazon MGM Studios. There, he oversaw production on Amazon Original series such as THE DEVIL’S HOUR & THE POWER.

Previously as an independent producer, he produced Paul Schrader’s critically acclaimed FIRST REFORMED and, as a physical producer and production manager, built a reputation as a hawkeyed quality-control stalwart for both studio features and indies working alongside the likes of Ang Lee, Darren Aronofsky, Phil Lord & Chris Miller, Todd Haynes, Jim Jarmusch and others on a variety of highly successful releases like THE WRESTLER, YOUNG ADULT, 22 JUMP STREET, HOPE SPRINGS and SISTERS.

Frida TorresblancoCo-CEO

A native of Spain based in New York City, Frida Torresblanco is the co-CEO of Hangtime Films, a p.g.a and Academy member, and a veteran film, TV, and documentary producer with triple Oscar winner PAN'S LABYRINTH to her credit. As Alfonso Cuarón’s producing partner, Frida co-founded their production company, Esperanto, which Guillermo Del Toro and Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu later joined. Other prestigious projects produced alongside Cuarón include THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON, CRONICAS, and RUDO Y CURSI. As the former CEO of Braven Films, Frida produced DISOBEDIENCE, a romantic drama written and directed by Sebastian Lelio starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola. The film was produced with Film4, FilmNation, and Ed Guiney. Most recently, Frida produced THE DECISION, a documentary about the life and career of Former Argentine President Mr. Mauricio Macri. 

The Hollywood Reporter named Frida among the 50 Most Powerful Latinos in Hollywood and in the magazine’s Latin Women Power 25 list. She has participated in more than 70 industry panels in the United States, Spain, Argentina, Canada, and the UK. Her films have been screened at Cannes, Berlinale, Venice, TIFF, and Sundance. Frida’s projects have secured three Academy Awards and more than 100 nominations among Golden Globes, BAFTA, Ariel, and Goya wins across significant categories, alongside prestigious honors from Cannes and Critics Choice movie awards, cementing her legacy in world cinema.

Team
Jessica MalikHead of Development

LONDON

Jessica Malik is a seasoned BIFA-nominated film and television executive with many years of experience developing and producing films and TV shows. Her recent film credits include DALI LAND, Alice Lowe’s TIMESTALKER, the BIFA nominated SHE WILL, TIFF runner up ZAYTOUN and ESTRANGED starring Amy Manson.

Her TV credits include the six-part TV show FUNNY WOMAN for SKY based on Nick Hornby’s novel FUNNY GIRL starring Gemma Arterton, Rupert Everett and David Threlfall, written by Morwenna Banks and directed by Oliver Parker. Jessica also produced the viral satirical short entitled LEADING LADY PARTS in support of the Times Up and #MeToo campaigns which went out on BBC starring Gemma Arterton, Catherine Tate, Gemma Chan, Felicity Jones, Anthony Welsh, Tom Hiddleston, Florence Pugh, Wunmi Mosaku and many others.

Lucy WalkowiakJr. Creative Executive

NEW YORK

After graduating with a BFA in Film & Television from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Lucy began her career at MAGNIFY, the global sales arm of Magnolia Pictures, before transitioning to the creative side of the industry as a director’s assistant. Lucy’s experience has given her insight into the many facets of the industry, ranging from development to distribution and festivals. She has produced several short films with independent filmmakers and continues to prioritize using her experience to support emerging creatives.

Susie HuntProduction & Development Executive

LONDON

After studying English Literature and Film Studies at Trinity College Dublin and UCLA, Susie worked in documentaries and as a script reader before moving into assisting Executive Producers on shows such as Lucasfilm’s WILLOW and Amazon’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER.

She has also produced a number of award-winning short films in collaboration with a range of exciting emerging British and international talent, and loves working with filmmakers in the early stages of their careers.

Cole IsaacsonExecutive Assistant to Frida Torresblanco

NEW YORK

While studying screenwriting at NYU Gallatin, Cole started off as an assistant to the prolific playwright/screenwriter Lindsey Ferrentino. Through his work with Lindsey, he assisted Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham and Broadway legend Kristin Chenoweth during recent rehearsals for the new musical THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. 

Cole has produced multiple short films and music videos with some of New York's most exciting up-and-coming talent. MIGHTY PUNCH, his most recent short film which stars Achileas of Greece, is currently in post-production.

Oisín GilbertExecutive Assistant to Frank Murray

LONDON

After training as an actor at Rose Bruford College of Performance, Oisín moved into production to understand filmmaking as a whole.

Starting off as a runner in documentaries, he moved to an in-house advertising agency and was quickly promoted as Project Lead on post production projects.

Following his passion for narrative, Oisín then joined the production team on Season 2 of RINGS OF POWER and most recently Guy Ritchie’s THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH. Oisín has also provided coverage as a Reader for production companies.

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New York NY 10011
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Pictures (UK)

London NW1 0EG
United Kingdom

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+44 (0) 207 150 0400

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