Patrick Hughes
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Hughes is a proven franchise film producer and media executive whose films have earned over $450 million at the global box office. Recently, he achieved a rare milestone with two major releases in theaters at the same time—The Bad Guys 2 and In Whose Name.
As founder and CEO of Foundation Media Partners, Hughes has built an entertainment company that spans film, television, publishing, consumer products, and global brand partnerships. His producing credits include The Bad Guys (DreamWorks), Thelma the Unicorn (Netflix), Honey Girls (Sony/Netflix), Killing Hasselhoff (Universal), and Picture This (MGM). Beyond film and TV, he works with top creators such as NYT best-selling author Aaron Blabey and drives partnerships with leading companies including Build-A-Bear Workshop, Simon & Schuster, and Varsity Spirit.
An attendee of the American Film Institute, Hughes began his career representing the creator of The Real Housewives before founding a management and literary firm that helped shape the careers of major storytellers. He is also co-founder of Global Kidney Health, advisor to UCLA’s CORE Kidney, and a member of the Producers Guild of America.
