TYRNAUER MEDIA is a full-service production company based in Los Angeles, founded and led by Matt Tyrnauer alongside his producing partners Jenny Ewig and Susan McCue. The company specializes in high-quality documentary and narrative film and television, with a focus on culture, politics, history, pop culture, and investigative films that reveal the untold stories of the past and present. Films from Tyrnauer and Tyrnauer Media have been shortlisted for an Academy Award and have received multiple Emmy nominations, as well as top prizes at film festivals worldwide.
MATT TYRNAUER is an award-winning director, writer, and journalist known for acclaimed documentaries exploring iconic figures and cultural moments. His notable films include the Academy Award-shortlisted documentary feature, “Valentino: The Last Emperor”; the Emmy-nominated series “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons”, uncovering the empire's controversial backstory; “Where’s My Roy Cohn?”, about the powerful Svengali behind Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump; “Studio 54”, chronicling the famed nightclub's cultural impact; “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood”, revealing hidden stories of pre-Stonewall Hollywood; and “Citizen Jane: Battle for the City”, about legendary urban activist Jane Jacobs.
Tyrnauer's most recent films, documentaries on renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa and political strategist James Carville, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, with the Carville film subsequently acquired by CNN Films. Other recent work includes “The Reagans”, a four-part Showtime documentary examining Ronald and Nancy Reagan’s political legacy and its ongoing societal effects, and Home, a documentary series for Apple exploring innovative living spaces.
As a journalist, Tyrnauer has served as editor-at-large and special correspondent for Vanity Fair, with additional work featured in publications such as GQ, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, L’Uomo Vogue, and Numéro.
JENNY EWIG is an accomplished filmmaker, director, writer, and cinematographer renowned for crafting compelling narratives that span cultures, environments, history, science, wildlife, and social themes. Over more than a decade, she has produced engaging content for prominent networks including Hulu, National Geographic, Discovery, CNN, USA Network, Travel Channel, History Channel, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, TLC, H2, and G4 Network. Ewig also brings extensive expertise in branded and social media content, having created impactful campaigns for global brands such as Verizon, Walmart, Ford, Hewlett Packard, Fiat, BP, Hitachi Foundation, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Her recent credits include the highly acclaimed Hulu series “Victoria’s Secret: Angels & Demons”, History Channel’s “The Warfighters”, CNN’s “The Sixties”, and National Geographic’s “Access 360 World Heritage: Sagrada Familia”, which earned her the Best Direction award at the Asian Television Awards.
Prior to launching her independent career, Ewig spent years at National Geographic Television & Film in Washington, D.C., where she built a distinguished international portfolio, personally filming or coordinating productions in over forty countries.
Known for substantive storytelling, authenticity, and heartfelt narratives, Ewig consistently delivers films that deeply resonate with audiences around the world.
Ewig holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Vanderbilt University and is represented by United Talent Agency.
SUSAN McCUE conceived of “Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid,” which she produced with Tyrnauer. She’s currently spearheading a slate of new films with Tyrnauer. She’s also a force in Washington, as President of Message-Global, LLC, a strategic communications and public affairs firm she founded in January 2008 to advance progressive campaigns, activism and issue advocacy in the U.S. and globally.
McCue served as the Chief of Staff for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) from 1998–2006 where she built and managed his leadership, policy and political operations. In 2004, The Almanac of the Unelected said McCue “can be found at the center of nearly every major debate and agreement in the Senate.” She also oversaw Reid’s leadership and Nevada races. When he was elected Democratic Leader in 2004, she created a cutting-edge communications operation that successfully brought together House and Senate caucuses along with interest groups across the country. She was a key strategist in the historic 2006 mid-term elections for Democrats and has helped shape many winning campaigns for progressives.
Following the 2006 Congressional victories, Ms. McCue departed Capitol Hill to become the first President and CEO of ONE, a high-energy grassroots and advocacy campaign to make global poverty history. After a year at the helm of ONE, Ms. McCue opened Message Inc. with ONE as a main client and she rejoined Majority Leader Reid as a media and political strategist.
In August 2007, GQ Magazine named Ms. McCue one of the 50 most powerful people in Washington and in 2006 Washingtonian Magazine named Ms. McCue as one of the 100 most powerful women in Washington. National Journal said “she has cemented her reputation as a savvy insider.”
PRESTON BOEBEL is a seasoned entertainment professional, specializing in Post Production, with over twenty years of experience managing studios and leading technical teams. Known for expertise in overseeing multiple projects, creating efficient workflows, and keeping critical, high-value content on track and on budget.
His award-winning credentials consist of a Golden Reel Award and multiple Emmy Nominations (with a few wins). In the documentary and docu-series space, Preston has delivered complex and highly-praised projects including the feature documentaries Carville: Winning is Everything Stupid and Nobu, plus titles such as Simone Vs Herself, Farming Detroit, and The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story.
A dedicated and creative leader with a strong technical grasp, Preston focuses on building great teams and ensuring post-production delivers premium content.
JORDAN ABRAMS is a writer, producer, and director whose work spans both narrative and documentary filmmaking. He currently serves as Head of Production for Oscar-shortlisted director Matt Tyrnauer, with whom he has collaborated closely since 2013—managing complex projects with precision and creativity. Jordan’s diverse experience includes roles as editor, actor, first assistant director, private detective, and personal assistant, all contributing to his versatile approach to storytelling and production management.
Holding a Master’s in Television Management from Drexel University, Jordan also serves as studio manager and cultural director at a boutique architecture firm in Venice, California. His notable film credits include the critically acclaimed documentary “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” and the narrative feature “Summum Bonum”. Jordan consistently brings depth, organization, and artistry to every project he undertakes.
MAGUIRE MOUNT is an emerging writer and director in the narrative and nonfiction film space. He is the Office Production Assistant at TMP Media where he supports day-to-day logistics, facilitates communication and coordinates nonfiction production.
His previous experience as a publicist coordinator for boutique PR firms ignited his love of documentary filmmaking. He is committed to crafting meaningful nonfiction stories through collaboration and attention to detail and is excited to continue growing as a storyteller.