Bettina Gilois
Birth Name:
Bettina Gilois
Birth Place:
Berlin, Germany
Profession
Writer, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for a Humanitas Prize for best screenplay for "Glory Road" in 2006
- Won an ESPY Award for best sports movie for "Glory Road" in 2006
- Graduated from Columbia University with a degree in art history in 1985 and earned her master's degree in creative writing from Antioch University in 2014
- Began her career in the entertainment industry as an assistant to "Liquid Sky" director Slava Tsukerman
- Adjunct professor at Chapman University, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in screenwriting
- Author of the books "Billion Dollar Painter: The Triumph and Tragedy of Thomas Kinkade Painter of Light" and "Mi Vida Loca: The Crazy Life of Johnny Tapia․"
- Best known as an author and screenwriter who wrote "Glory Road" and "McFarland, USA․"
Awards
- 2006Humanitas Prize - Feature Film Category:Nominated
- 2007Black Reel - Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted:Nominated
- 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special:Nominated
- 2016Black Reel - Outstanding Original or Adapted Screenplay, TV Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
- 2016Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia CinemaNominated
- 2016Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical):Nominated
- 2016Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television):Nominated
- 2024Faith and Freedom Award - Television and Streaming:Winner
- 2024Best Television For Families - Best Television:Nominated