Christopher Tuffin is a seasoned executive with a diverse career spanning sports, entertainment, and technology. Born and raised in Long Beach, NY, he graduated from the University of Houston, where he played football for the nationally ranked Houston Cougars.
Tuffin began his career working freelance for ESPN and Fox's "A Current Affair", leading to a 1993 Sports Emmy. This success led him to develop his own talk show for HBO Downtown/ESPN2 and produce/host his own nationally syndicated golf series.
In 1997, Tuffin transitioned into film, working under Peter and Bobby Farrelly on the Fox blockbuster "There's Something About Mary". He then produced and hosted several projects, including the award-winning documentary "Open Mic" featuring Dave Chappelle.
Tuffin co-founded the production company BloodWorks with former Houston teammate Glenn Cadrez and Jive/Zomba music executive Jonathan McHugh, producing horror films such as "2001 Maniacs" and "Hood of Horror".
In 2005, he became the head of Social Capital, a film finance and production company, financing and producing films like "Tell Tale" and "The Countess".
In 2012, Tuffin joined Renée Tab to form Sentient Entertainment, a production and management company representing filmmakers like David Cronenberg and Pierre Morel. The company produced TV series like "Feud: Bette and Joan" and feature films like "Peppermint" and "Maps to the Stars".
Tuffin also helped structure finance and distribution deals in various international markets. He was a Managing Partner at Sentient Pictures International and later left to form Strong Island, a global media company, in 2024.
