HopeTown Entertainment is a populist focused production company behind an array of projects across film, television, and digital platforms. Telling stories across genres and mediums, we always aim to provoke thought and to challenge, uplift, and entertain. Under Tish Cyrus-Purcell’s leadership, Hopetown is pushing the boundaries of storytelling while expanding its footprint in the long form scripted and unscripted space. With a focus on creating compelling content that resonates with global audiences across generations, the company aims to produce impactful and wide-appealing entertainment.
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Tish Cyrus-Purcell is a manger and producer behind multiple productions across various mediums. Tish has produced feature films including The Last Song, LOL, and So Undercover, all starring Miley Cyrus. Her credits extend to the Webby Award-winning Instagram live talk show Bright Minded, hosted by Miley, as well as MTV Unplugged Presents Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions and Bravo’s home renovation series Cyrus vs. Cyrus. Hopetown recently produced Miley Cyrus’ live specials, including Miley Cyrus Presents Stand By You for Peacock, the star-studded Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party with Pete Davidson and Dolly Parton, and Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) for Disney+. Beyond TV, Film and the live special arenas, Tish co-hosts the Spotify Top 50 podcast and YouTube series Sorry We’re Cyrus, alongside her daughter Brandi Cyrus, further cementing her influence in both traditional and new media.
Dannah Axelrod started out her development career at Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Television, where she assisted in the development, staffing and casting of multiple shows such as “The Bastard Executioner” and “24:Legacy.” From there, she went on to work at Ben Silverman and Howard Owen’s company Propagate Content, where she aided in the develop and sale of multiple shows such as CBS’ “Blood & Treasure” and the “Charmed” remake on the CW. Before joining HopeTown as the Head of Development, she was the Director of Development for Cartel Pictures where she developed and help set up multiple movies in the TV, streaming and independent feature space.
Kelsey Meyer is an expert audience engagement, brand building, and timely content strategy. With nearly a decade in the entertainment industry, she’s navigated every corner of media – from scripted television to live production, executing assisting, and producing at *Extra TV*. She played a pivotal role in launching and executive producing Maria Menounos’s podcast, transforming it into a powerhouse platform before striking out on her own. Since then, Kelsey has been the driving force behind the launch and growth of multiple top-tier podcasts, bringing her expertise in storytelling, production, and marketing to every project. Beyond audio, she’s worked with the *Grammys* and *Tony Awards* across production, PR, and hosting, proving her versatility in media and entertainment. Now, she’s channeling her passion and expertise into producing *Sorry We’re Cyrus*.