Erika Hampson
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    • Born Place: Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA

Erika Hampson

Erika Hampson is an Emmy-winning American film producer and production manager whose career is defined by a deep commitment to independent storytelling and high-caliber studio collaborations. She first entered the industry in 2005 with the short film Five Minutes, Mr. Welles, directed by Vincent D'Onofrio, and quickly ascended to international recognition by producing the 2010 Academy Award-winning live-action short The New Tenants. Since then, Hampson has become a prominent fixture in the "prestige" film circuit, often serving as a bridge between creative vision and logistical execution for acclaimed directors such as John Slattery, Rebecca Hall, and Craig Brewer. Her extensive filmography spans various genres, featuring award-winning projects like the sci-fi drama Robot & Frank (2012) and the family drama Infinitely Polar Bear (2014), both of which earned significant praise at the Sundance Film Festival. Hampson’s versatility is evident in her ability to manage major biographical and star-driven features, including the Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) and the political thriller The Runner (2015). In 2024, she achieved a major career milestone by winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie as an executive producer of the Hulu original Quiz Lady, starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh. As of 2025, Hampson remains at the forefront of the industry with several high-profile releases. She serves as an Executive Producer on the biographical musical drama Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, and contributed her production expertise to the A24 erotic thriller Babygirl (2024), featuring Nicole Kidman. Additionally, she is involved in upcoming projects such as Easy’s Waltz and the psychological horror film The Front Room. A respected member of the Directors Guild of America, Hampson is frequently cited as a key leader in the Northeast production community, often speaking at industry workshops to mentor the next generation of independent producers and line managers.

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