TED HOPE
CEO, Fandor
“Perhaps no film exec is better qualified to brainstorm ideas for saving indie films than Ted Hope” – Variety, 1/27/21
In June 2020, TED HOPE resigned as Co-Head of Movies at Amazon Studios, where he oversaw the prestige movies produced, developed and acquired by the company (Manchester by the Sea, The Salesman, The Big Sick, Cold War, amongst others) for over five years. Hope’s 35-year career in the film business is defined by an innovative and inclusive approach, always operating from a deep love of cinema, its history, and recognition of its potential. Whether it’s helping to launch Amazon Studios and their commitment to theatrical releasing, their foray into worldwide streaming titles, or introducing new voices and new approaches to new audiences from his independent film producing days, Hope champions diverse and bold voices from the world over.
Prior to joining Amazon, Hope produced over 70 films, as well as co-founding and co-running the production companies Good Machine, this is that, and Double Hope Films. Ted’s eye for directorial talent has helped launch the feature film careers of Ang Lee, Hal Hartley, Michel Gondry, Nicole Holofcener, and many others. His films have received numerous Academy Award nominations and a record three of them have won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize. His filmmaking memoir Hope For Film was published in 2014; the new expanded second edition came out in August of 2020.
Ted currently enjoys a first look deal with Amazon Studios for his feature films. In 2021, he is slated to produce CASSANDRO, starring Gael Garcia Bernal, and directed by Roger Ross Williams, as well as TENDER BAR, starring Ben Affleck, and directed by George Clooney, both for Amazon.
More Stuff On Hope
- Good Machine wiki page
- IMDB credit list
- Ted Hope “Personal” Facebook (where I need to actually know you!)
- Ted Hope “Public” Facebook (where I welcome meeting everyone!)
- Ted Hope MUBI page
- Ted wiki page
- This is that MySpace
- This is that website
- This is that wiki page
- Twitter Ted
