Gil Netter Biography

Fast Facts

• Has been nominated for seven awards for his production works: five for "Life of Pi" (which won Movie of the Year at the AFI Awards) and two for "The Blind Side․"
• He was inspired to get into the industry by films like "Lily of the Valley" and "Bonnie and Clyde․"
• Knew from childhood that he wanted to follow his father Douglas Netter, who was Executive Vice President of MGM Studios, into the film business
• Quote: "I'm immune to 'no․' It doesn't exist in my vocabulary․ I don't get frustrated․․․I only think about the target that I'm focused on․․․I always think things work out the way they're supposed to․"
• Quote: "I only want to do movies that are positive․ Hopefully, ones that either speak about how family dynamics work or the triumph of the human spirit․"
• Best known for producing several major dramatic films, including "Life of Pi," "Water for Elephants," and "The Blind Side․"
• Founded the Gil Netter Productions company, through which he has produced the majority of his feature film successes
• His son, Jake Netter, shot much of the behind-the-scenes footage for "Life of Pi․"