Tim Clawson
Los Angeles
Summary
Visionary creative executive and production leader with 20+ years of experience scaling global studio operations, overseeing physical and post-production pipelines, and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver award-winning film and television content.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
President of Production / Studio Operations
THE WONDER PROJECT
- 07.2025
- Supported a high-growth startup studio that raised $100M in Series A funding and secured an output deal with Amazon, producing television series with a focus on faith and family-oriented programming.
- Built end-to-end studio infrastructure for a startup entertainment company and oversaw all production operations for Amazon’s original series House of David, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and cross-functional alignment with creative and technical teams.
WW Head of Production & Post
AMAZON STUDIOS
06.2019 - 09.2024
- Appointed as Head of Production Strategy and subsequently promoted to lead global production at Amazon Studios, supporting marquee titles and securing studio assets, including long-term leases and the acquisition of a UK-based facility.
- Built and scaled the Worldwide Production department at Amazon Studios to support operations in 20 countries, managing a global organization of 400+ personnel across multiple time zones and production environments.
- Directed teams across Production, VFX, Post-production, Localization, and Mastering & Delivery to ensure seamless execution and global distribution of all Amazon original content across scripted series, unscripted shows, feature films, and animation.
Senior Vice President, West Coast Production
HBO
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversaw end-to-end physical production for high-profile original series, movies, and miniseries, including The Watchmen, Lovecraft Country, Gangs of London, and Warrior, ensuring creative vision alignment, budget control, and operational excellence.
Executive Vice President of Physical Production
NEW REGENCY PRODUCTIONS
06.2012 - 04.2016
- Directed physical production, visual effects, and post-production for acclaimed films such as The Revenant, 12 Years a Slave, and Birdman, ensuring award-winning execution by managing budgets, schedules, vendor relations, and creative alignment.
Executive Vice President of Physical & Post Production
THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY | DIMENSION FILMS
09.2005 - 06.2012
- Led physical and post-production operations for a diverse slate of feature films, television series, and acquisitions, including Django Unchained, Silver Linings Playbook, Inglourious Basterds, and Project Runway, by managing budgets, timelines, and teams.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Motion Picture/Television Production
University of California at Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Member
- Directors Guild of America
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Executive Vice President of Physical & Post Production
- MIRAMAX FILMS (WALT DISNEY COMPANY), Los Angeles, CA
- Managed physical and post-production for a portfolio of feature films and TV projects such as Chicago, Kill Bill, The Aviator, Sin City, and Project Runway by managing budgets and global production logistics while ensuring alignment with studio and network expectations.
- President
- SHOOTING GALLERY PRODUCTIONS, New York, NY
- Led the New York-based production services division by overseeing end-to-end support for studio and independent film and television producers, managing budgets, securing crews and locations, and ensuring seamless execution of complex productions.
- Head of Production for PROPAGANDA FILMS (POLYGRAM FILMED ENTERTAINMENT), Los Angeles, CA
- Drove all aspects of physical production for a diverse slate of feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, and interactive media such as The Game, Being John Malkovich, Twin Peaks, and Beverly Hills 90210.
- Professor - Peter Stark, Producing Program
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA
Timeline
WW Head of Production & Post
AMAZON STUDIOS
06.2019 - 09.2024
Senior Vice President, West Coast Production
HBO
05.2017 - 06.2019
Executive Vice President of Physical Production
NEW REGENCY PRODUCTIONS
06.2012 - 04.2016
Executive Vice President of Physical & Post Production
THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY | DIMENSION FILMS
09.2005 - 06.2012
President of Production / Studio Operations
THE WONDER PROJECT
- 07.2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Motion Picture/Television Production
University of California at Los Angeles