Tom Nunan | |
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| Born | 1962 United States |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television producer, media executive, educator, public speaker |
| Organization | Bull’s Eye Entertainment |
| Known for | Crash (2005) |
Tom Nunan (born October 15, 1962) is an American film and television producer, media executive, educator, and public speaker. He is best known as one of the executive producers of the Academy Award-winning film Crash (2005), [1] which won Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing at the 78th Academy Awards in 2006. [2] Nunan is the founder and owner of Bull’s Eye Entertainment, [3] an independent film and television production company. He currently serves as Co-Head of the Producers Program and Continuing as a Lecturer at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, Television, and Digital Media. [4] [5]
Before assuming leadership roles at various American broadcast networks, Nunan began his entertainment career while still an undergraduate at UCLA, working as a Reader for HBO Films. He later joined several prominent production companies, including Guber-Peters, Fries Entertainment, and The Weintraub Entertainment Group.
In 2002, Nunan founded Bull’s Eye Entertainment. Partnered for a time with producer Cathy Schulman, the company developed several acclaimed projects. Nunan and Schulman later parted ways, after which he continued producing independently.
Selected productions include:
Crash , directed by Paul Haggis, was a landmark success, winning three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. [2] The film also won the Humanitas Prize , which Nunan received as one of the executive producers. [9]
In addition to feature films, Nunan has produced several television series:
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2004 | Crash | Executive Producer |
| 2004 | Employee of the Month | Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Angela’s Eyes (TV) | Executive Producer |
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Executive Producer |
| 2007 | The Papdits (TV) | Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Crash (TV) | Executive Producer |
| 2009 | My Fake Fiancé | Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Everything to me | Producer |
| 2026 | UAP | Producer |
He currently serves as Co-Head of the Graduate Producers Program and is a Continuing Lecturer at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. He teaches courses in media strategy, creative development, and the entertainment business. [11] In addition to his academic role, Nunan founded The Industry Way, a company that offers workshops and mentorship programs for aspiring professionals in film and television. [12]
Nunan has held leadership positions with the Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS), serving as both Vice Chairman and Chairman. He was involved in the creation and expansion of the Junior Hollywood Radio and Television Society (JRHRTS). [13]
He has also served two terms as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Joyful Heart Foundation and has held the role of Vice Chairman. [14] The foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by actress Mariska Hargitay, with a mission to address issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. [15]
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