Jason Blum

Jason Blum, the founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, has a knack for producing successful horror franchises. These include "Paranormal Activity," "Insidious," "The Purge," and "Halloween." Blumhouse Productions is known for creating micro-budget films, allowing directors full creative control, such as the film "Paranormal Activity," which grossed nearly $200 million on a $15,000 budget. Blum's unique approach to film production has garnered him Academy Award nominations for Best Picture for "Whiplash," "Get Out," and "BlacKkKlansman."

Blum has also made significant contributions to television and theater. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie for "The Normal Heart" and for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series for "The Jinx." He also received a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical for "Death Becomes Her." In addition to his work in film and television, Blum serves on the boards of several prestigious organizations, such as the Public Theater in New York, the Sundance Institute, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. In 2026, he accepted the Producers Guild of America's Milestone Award at the 37th annual PGA Awards.

In recent years, Blumhouse Productions has produced films like "The Black Phone," "M3GAN," "Five Nights at Freddy's," "Speak No Evil," and "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Blum has also made an impact in the fashion industry, becoming a high-profile investor in the purchase of W Magazine in 2020. His company recently struck a deal with 'Shark Tank' contestant American Immersion Theater. With upcoming projects like "The Rainmaker," "Nightmares of Nature," and "Scarpetta," it is clear that Blum's influence in the entertainment industry is far from over.