Edward H. Hamm Jr. is an American producer whose work spans sharp social thrillers, off-beat comedies, and bold independent cinema. Best known for producing Jordan Peele’s Get Out, a global hit that earned him an Academy Award nomination. Hamm has built a career championing distinctive voices across film and television. His credits range from early cult projects like Southland Tales and The Box to acclaimed titles such as BlacKkKlansman, Antebellum, and Time Freak. A frequent collaborator with filmmakers who push genre boundaries, he has also overseen a diverse slate as an executive producer, from Poacher and It Lives Inside to The Wrong Missy. Hamm’s contributions to Get Out earned multiple industry honours, including wins from the Gotham Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Black Reel Awards, OFTA, and more, cementing his reputation as a producer with a sharp eye for groundbreaking stories.
