Talent: Molly Conners. Photo: Harold Mindel. Pink suit, Alice +Olivia. Black camisole, Intimissimi. Blue suit, Hyacinth House from Tuckernuck. Red dress, Tuckernuck.
Film, television, and now gaming producer Molly Conners has built a remarkable career spanning more than 50 titles, with her name appearing as producer or executive producer. Her projects—led by cinematic icons like William Friedkin and Warren Beatty—have garnered four Academy Awards and a total of 11 Oscar nominations, as well as one Emmy nomination for Conners herself. She has worked with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated talent, including Matthew McConaughey, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Nicolas Cage, and Kristen Bell—actors who have helped bring her bold, emotionally rich stories to life.
Yet despite her established presence in the industry, Conners has chosen a life far from the spotlight of Los Angeles. She lives in Maine—a state better known for its rocky coastlines and quiet forests than for hectic film sets. There, with her husband she has been with for 14 years and their two young daughters, she has built a world rooted in creativity, family, and intentional balance.
He is the backbone of our family,” Conners says of her husband, Christian Noe, who also owns and operates Nighthawk’s Kitchen, a Freeport restaurant celebrated for its hearty American fare and a devoted local following. “None of this would be possible without him,” she adds. “His support, steadiness, and belief in me—especially during the unpredictable moments in this industry—are a big part of why I’ve been able to build this career.”
At home, Conners embraces a different kind of production: raising two daughters, now 9 and 6. “Being their mom,” she says with a smile, “is the most hilarious, heartwarming, and heart-expanding thing I’ve ever done.” It is this grounding in family life that fuels her sense of purpose and helps her stay centered amid the fast-paced demands of global filmmaking.
Molly Conners and Christian Noe on their Wedding Day. Photo: Thomas Flint.
While Maine may be a world away from Hollywood, Conners’ daily schedule reflects her global reach. As founder and CEO of Phiphen, an independent film, television, and digital media company, she often starts her workday before sunrise, with Zoom calls that span Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Under her leadership, Phiphen has become known for championing smart, original, and ethically produced content—stories that resonate across cultures and continents.
She also serves as co-founder and COO of Phiphen Post Studios, a 10,000-square-foot post-production facility in New Jersey co-founded with her partner Jane Sinisi. A subsidiary of her main company, the studio offers comprehensive post services to filmmakers from around the world, helping shape their final product with precision and care.
Conners’ road to the entertainment industry was anything but traditional. After graduating from George Washington University, she interned on Capitol Hill during the Clinton administration—an experience she recalls with fond amusement. “That summer gave me enough material for a political comedy,” she jokes.
She later began producing political campaign ads, including for her own father, before a friend encouraged her to explore filmmaking. What began with short films quickly evolved into a thriving career in features—one that perfectly matches her drive and creative instincts. “It was utterly fascinating,” she says. “And it still is.”
Grounded in the values passed down from her parents—collaboration, authenticity, and integrity—Conners approaches her work with both heart and vision. “I believe in telling stories that feel honest—that show the raw, funny, and emotional parts of life,” she explains. Her life in Maine helps her keep perspective: “They remind me what really matters, no matter what’s happening on set.”
With several new projects in the pipeline and an expanding catalog streaming worldwide, Molly Conners is redefining what it means to lead in entertainment—guided by vision, grounded in purpose.
Talent: Molly Conners @mollyconnerspizzadance.
Photographer: Harold Mindel @harold_mindel
Hair and Makeup: Mako Iijima @makohairandmakeupnyc
Shot for Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam
Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam
