Gil Netter

Birth Name:

Gil Netter

Birth Place:

Bronxville, New York, United States

Profession

Producer, Music department

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 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․"
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․"
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․"

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