About
Herman Phillips is co-founder and CEO of Cinapse. He previously worked as an assistant director on major film and television productions including The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Euphoria, Insecure, and The Fabelmans, as well as projects for Netflix, HBO, Apple, Disney, and Hulu.
Founder at CinapseYC W22
Intro paths
YC
Herman went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Herman can intro founders to Cinapse's investors below.
Cinapse's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Cinapse
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Roger TranFounder
Experience
- WrapbookFounder, Director & GM of Cinapse at Wrapbookcurrent2025 β presentLos Angeles, CA
- Fourth Generation Pictures LLCFounder and CEOcurrent2013 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Academy of Television Arts & SciencesAcademy Membercurrent2025 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- CinapseCo-founder and CEO2022 β 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
- CinapseCo-founder and COO2020 β 2022Los Angeles, California, United States
- LucasfilmAdditional Set Production Assistant, AHSOKA2022Los Angeles, California, United States
- Amblin Entertainment, Inc.Additional Set Production Assistant, THE FABELMANS2021Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- LucasfilmAdditional Set Production Assistant, THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT2020 β 2021Los Angeles, California, United States
- HBOKey Set Production Assistant, EUPHORIA Special Episode2020Los Angeles, California, United States
- LucasfilmSet Production Assistant, THE MANDALORIAN S22019 β 2020Los Angeles, California
- HBOSet Production Assistant, INSECURE S42019Los Angeles, California
- HBOSet Production Assistant, SILICON VALLEY S62019Los Angeles, California
- HBOAdditional Set Production Assistant, PERRY MASON S12019Greater Los Angeles Area
- HBOAdditional Set Production Assistant, BALLERS S52019Greater Los Angeles Area
- HBOSet Production Assistant, EUPHORIA S12018 β 2019Los Angeles, California
- HuluAdditional Set Production Assistant, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE2019
- The Walt Disney StudiosSet Production Assistant, THE FIX S12018Los Angeles, California
- NetflixSet Production Assistant, RIM OF THE WORLD2018Los Angeles, California
- EndeavorProduction Assistant, THE OPENING ACT2018Los Angeles, California
- YouTubeSet Production Assistant, KAT & JUNE THINK STUFF!2018Greater Los Angeles Area
- HBOOffice Production Assistant, EUPHORIA (pilot)2018Los Angeles, California
- HBOSet Production Assistant, INSECURE S32018Greater Los Angeles Area
- HuluSet Production Assistant, SHUT EYE S22017Los Angeles, California
- HBOSet Production Assistant, INSECURE S22017Los Angeles, California
- University of South Carolina-ColumbiaVideo and Motion Graphics Designer2017Columbia, SC
- State of South CarolinaAssistant Amendment Clerk, S.C. House of Representatives2016Columbia, South Carolina
- State of South CarolinaLegislative Page, S.C. House of Representatives2016Columbia, SC
- CHAIN CAMERA PICTURES INCProducer's Assistant2016Los Angeles, California
- CHAIN CAMERA PICTURES INCProduction Intern2016Los Angeles, California
- NetflixSet Production Assistant, THE BLEEDING EDGE2016Los Angeles, California
- Student Gamecock Television (SGTV)Director of Photography2015 β 2016Columbia, SC
- LionsgateSocial Media Assistant2011 β 2012
Skills & more
Leadership5Public Speaking3Collaborative Leadership6Screenwriting4Cinematography5Film Production4Editing4Social Media5EntrepreneurshipTV Production1Budget Management1Production Management
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Team BuildingProduction BudgetingScheduling ManagementProducingFinal Cut ProMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelScenechronizeFrom Herman's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Herman Phillips?
- Herman Phillips is co-founder and CEO of Cinapse. He previously worked as an assistant director on major film and television productions including The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Euphoria, Insecure, and The Fabelmans, as well as projects for Netflix, HBO, Apple, Disney, and Hulu.
- Where does Herman Phillips work?
- Herman Phillips is Founder of Cinapse.
- What companies did Herman Phillips found?
- Herman Phillips founded Cinapse.
- Where did Herman Phillips go to school?
- Herman Phillips studied at University of South Carolina (Bachelor of Arts, Film and Media Studies); Y Combinator (Winter 2022 Batch).
Founder mafias
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University of South Carolina mafia4
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Wrapbook mafia2
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Same school
Also attended University of South Carolina33
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Shared employers
Also worked at Netflix57
Reed HastingsCo-founder of NetflixIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionTim HaleyCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesKishen PatelInvestor at GreycroftAriel TseitlinPartner at Scale Venture PartnersHal TilyVenture Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
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Also worked at YouTube86
Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberEllie HinkenInvestor at Khosla VenturesAyesha AroraVenture Partner at S32Kate MasonVenture Partner at AirTree VenturesDavid StewartVenture Partner at LiveOak VenturesAlessio FanelliPartner at Decibel Partners
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Also worked at University of South Carolina-Columbia6
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