Jonathan M. Black
- Producer
- Production Manager
Over the past two decades, Jonathan has established a highly successful career Producing, Executive Producing, Co-Producing and providing physical production services for more than 50 feature films and various TV shows. He is a highly sought-after producer with the ability to oversee productions from script to distribution, with a focus on physical producing. He brings all of this experience to Chair 10 Productions as a Partner and Producer, providing production services in the state of Connecticut.
In addition to running operations for Chair 10, Jonathan also launched the piCT Initiative, with the goal of drawing more productions to the Nutmeg State. He is a Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of the Connecticut Film and TV Alliance, dedicated to supporting and bolstering the filmmaking community in the state and improving the state's film tax credit.
Jonathan's producing career has given him the opportunity to work with all the major studios and streamers. Jonathan was also part of building Blue Fox Entertainment as Vice President of Product Management. In that role, he established, cultivated and facilitated filmmaker relationships to optimize productivity, as well was providing production services for Blue Fox's clients and slate of films. Prior to that, as Vice President of Production for Cinipix, he shepherded productions and collaborated with filmmakers to efficiently produce the company's feature film slate.
In addition to producing and providing production services for films, Jonathan produced and oversaw physical production for numerous national commercials for brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, Mercedes Benz and Home Depot.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jonathan first became interested in entertainment while working in Event Productions for the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also served in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from the Airman Leadership School as an honors graduate. Subsequent to his service, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Utah State University, where he is an alumnus of Beta Theta Pi.
Jonathan is a member of the Producers Guild of America. He lives with his family in Connecticut, and is father to two wonderful girls and a highly active border collie named Bailey. He's famous for his family's BBQ sauce, made from a 100-year-old recipe, which he shares with all his clients because to him, clients are like family.
In addition to running operations for Chair 10, Jonathan also launched the piCT Initiative, with the goal of drawing more productions to the Nutmeg State. He is a Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of the Connecticut Film and TV Alliance, dedicated to supporting and bolstering the filmmaking community in the state and improving the state's film tax credit.
Jonathan's producing career has given him the opportunity to work with all the major studios and streamers. Jonathan was also part of building Blue Fox Entertainment as Vice President of Product Management. In that role, he established, cultivated and facilitated filmmaker relationships to optimize productivity, as well was providing production services for Blue Fox's clients and slate of films. Prior to that, as Vice President of Production for Cinipix, he shepherded productions and collaborated with filmmakers to efficiently produce the company's feature film slate.
In addition to producing and providing production services for films, Jonathan produced and oversaw physical production for numerous national commercials for brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, Mercedes Benz and Home Depot.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jonathan first became interested in entertainment while working in Event Productions for the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also served in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from the Airman Leadership School as an honors graduate. Subsequent to his service, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Utah State University, where he is an alumnus of Beta Theta Pi.
Jonathan is a member of the Producers Guild of America. He lives with his family in Connecticut, and is father to two wonderful girls and a highly active border collie named Bailey. He's famous for his family's BBQ sauce, made from a 100-year-old recipe, which he shares with all his clients because to him, clients are like family.