Stephen Nelson led Hyperion Media’s production finance, operations, and strategic partnerships during a pivotal decade of growth. As Director of Operations, he oversaw a portfolio of 20+ independent features with global distribution through Sony Pictures Classics, IFC Midnight, and Saban Films—managing slate financing, due diligence, and delivery compliance.
He structured and reviewed multi-million-dollar financing packages incorporating equity, presales, and international tax incentives, coordinating with completion bond companies and collection account managers (CAMAs) to ensure investor transparency and audit readiness.
He also served as Line Producer on the feature documentary “The Heroes Project” and Associate Producer on the indie comedy “It Happened in L.A.” Prior to Hyperion, he worked on several independent features, bringing expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and production management.