Jonathan Halperyn

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Jonathan Halperyn
Nationality Hungary
Alma mater NYU Stern School of Business
Occupation(s)Producer, directoor
Years active2017-present
OrganizationHero Squared Production
Known for Infinity Pool

Jonathan Halperyn is an American film producer and director based in Budapest, Hungary. [1] [2] He is the founder of Hero Squared Productions, a film and television production company based in Budapest. [3] [4] [5]

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Biography

Halperyn's career in the entertainment industry began in 2002 when he worked in the mailroom at Miramax and Fox Searchlight. [6] In 2003, he joined Focus Features, where he worked for twelve years, eventually becoming Managing Director of Focus Features International. [7] He was involved with films such as Lost in Translation , Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Brokeback Mountain. In 2018, Halperyn founded Hero Squared Productions in Budapest. [8] Alongside Daniel Kresmery, he expanded the company to provide production services across Hungary, Croatia and the Central and Eastern Europe region. [9]

Halperyn's producing credits include Infinity Pool (2023), Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022), The Lair (2022), Blade of the 47 Ronin (2022), River Wild (2023) and Archive (2020). [10] [11]

Filmography

Film

Television

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