Tim Headington

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Tim Headington

Profession

Producer

For his film "Hugo," he was nominated for Best Film by the Australian Film Institute in 2012 and Best Feature Film at the 2012 BAFTA Children's Awards
Founded Headington Oil in 1978 and made his fortune as a Texas-based oil tycoon
Quote: "Each film in which I have been involved has resonated with me in some way․ I cannot recall a case where we produced a film with only economics in mind․"
Involved not only with funding film projects, but also selecting them, casting roles and editing final cuts
Met filmmaker Graham King in the early 2000s and began collaborating with him on productions
Has an interest in modern art and architecture and collects Andy Warhol paintings
Stated that of his Hollywood colleagues, he most enjoyed working with Johnny Depp because of his unique perspectives and storytelling abilities

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