First Independent Pictures

First Independent Pictures, formed by Gary Rubin, is designed to release 3 to 5 films a year, most to the theatrical marketplace. Its releases include the David Mamet-penned “Edmond” starring William H. Macy and Julia Stiles; the acclaimed ’05 Sundance selection “New York Doll;” and star-filled, "Sixty Six" with Working Title Films. FIP recently and proudly released Rob Siegel's (The Wrestler) "Big Fan" and is pleased to be currently releasing "Holy Rollers" starring Jesse Eisenberg ("The Social Network") with Justin Bartha ("The Hangover"). The company also provides selected consulting and repping services.

Gary Rubin, President - First Independent Pictures

Gary Rubin has over twenty years of experience in the motion picture and television businesses, having held an array of positions that cross the entire gamut of distribution, acquisitions/ production and management. Prior to forming First Independent Pictures, Rubin served as Executive Vice President, Sales and Acquisitions, for Artisan Entertainment (since merged with Lion's Gate). During his tenure, the company released “The Blair Witch Project,” for which Mr. Rubin oversaw the TV sales, at the time breaking records for an independent. Also during that time, he helped lead the company into a highly successful acquisition/co-production program of bigger budget features to be exploited primarily in TV and video. Prior to that, Rubin was employed by October Films, (since merged with Focus Features), where he held the dual position of VP, Ancillary Distribution and Library Acquisitions, as well as Sr. VP, Millenium Films. Residing in Los Angeles/Santa Monica, Rubin teaches a course on the independent film business at UCLA. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan.

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