GILBERT FILMS is a Los Angeles-based production company dedicated to producing and financing independent and studio films. We strive to create thoughtful, intelligent, and unique entertainment with commercial appeal. Filmmakers come first, and story and character are always our top priority.
Most recently, Gilbert Films produced and financed THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, the third feature from Lisa Cholodenko (HIGH ART, LAUREL CANYON), starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo. The film premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and was purchased by Focus Features, a division of Universal. THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT opened on July 9th to critical acclaim and the highest per screen average of 2010.
Gilbert Films also produced and financed MEET MONICA VELOUR, the first feature from acclaimed commercials director Keith Bearden, starring Kim Cattrall, Dustin Ingram, Brian Dennehy, and Keith David. The film premiered at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, screened at the 2010 Seattle Film Festival, and was subsequently purchased by Anchor Bay Films. MEET MONICA VELOUR will hit theaters in Spring 2011.
President and CEO Gary Gilbert’s first feature, writer/director Zach Braff’s GARDEN STATE, world-premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and opened the following summer to critical acclaim and boxoffice success. The film starred Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, and Peter Sarsgaard. Mr. Gilbert, along with Mr. Braff and the film’s other producers, was honored with the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.
Along with Lakeshore Entertainment, Mr. Gilbert financed and produced Mark Pellington’s HENRY POOLE IS HERE, starring Luke Wilson and Radha Mitchell. With Fox Searchlight, he financed and produced Margaret, written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, starring Anna Paquin, Matt Damon, Matthew Broderick, and Mark Ruffalo of THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT.
Upcoming Gilbert Films projects include FROM PRADA TO NADA, a modern retelling of Sense and Sensibility directed by Angel Gracia and starring Camilla Belle, and CRIPPLE, a true comedy about spinal injury, which will mark the feature debut of MAD MEN director Mike Uppendahl.