Blumhouse Productions is an independent film production company founded in 2004 by Jason Blum. Known for low-budget horror films around $3-5 million, some of their popular franchises include Paranormal Activity, Sinister, and Insidious. Blumhouse produces over 75 films and TV shows, with heads of different departments supporting Jason Blum. They work with famous directors like James Wan and Scott Derrickson to create acclaimed horror films on a small budget that are then distributed through major studios.

2. Background
• Founded in
2004 by
Jason Blum
Blumhouse Productions is an American independent production
company known for their horror films created a low budget of
around $3 to $5 million US dollars.
Some of their well-known films are the ‘Paranormal Activity’
franchise, ‘Sinister’ franchise and ‘Insidious’ franchise.

3. Jason Blum – Founder/CEO
2014 Emmy
award winning
producer for:
“Produced over 75 films
and TV series throughout
his career” (IMDB)

4. Heads of Blumhouse Production
Jeanette Volturno-Brill – Head of Production
Phillip Dawe – Head of Post-Production
Jessica Rhoades – Head of Television

5. Famous Directors
Scott Derrickson
(Director)
James DeMonaco
(Director)
Oren Peli
(Director)
Scott Stewart
(Director)
James Wan
(Director)
‘Saw’ (2004)
‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ (2013)
‘The Conjuring’ (2013)
‘Sinister’ (2012)
‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ (2005)
‘Deliver Us from Evil’
‘The Purge: The Anarchy’ (2014)
‘The Purge’ (2013)
‘The Negotiator’ (1998)
‘Legion’ (2010)
‘Dark Skies’ (2013)
‘Sin City’ (2005)
‘Paranormal Activity’ (2007)
‘Chernobyl Diaries’ (2012)
‘Paranormal Activity 3’ (2011)

6. Integration
• The company’s aims to produce their films
independently and distributing them using the
studio system.
Distributors:
• Universal Pictures
• Paramount Pictures