Gil Kruger joined Fullscreen in November 2014 to develop scripted and unscripted content for the Fullscreen streaming video service, which launched in April 2016. To date, he has had a role in developing the original series Electra Woman & Dyna Girl, Jack & Dean of All Trades, Veitch 101, and others. Kruger also hosts a post-show interview format, Behind the Screens, which takes viewers deep into the creative process of their favorite Fullscreen Originals.

For Fullscreen, Kruger produced the feature film,The Outfield, starring social media personalities Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, and comedian Joey Bragg (Liv & Maddie). The Outfield debuted to #1 in the iTunes Independent and Drama categories, and #3 overall in the United States.

Prior to that, Kruger was a production executive at RockStream Studios, where he co-produced the hit film, Camp Takota starring YouTube sensations Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart. Camp Takota bypassed traditional distribution, instead harnessing the power of its stars and their fans to propel itself to the top of the iTunes charts, earning a spot alongside Best Picture contenders 12 Years a Slave and Dallas Buyers Club.

Prior to RockStream, Kruger was a coordinator in WME Entertainment’s Global Finance & Distribution Group, where he worked on a multitude of independent films.

Gil holds a BFA in Film & Television Production from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He would like you to follow him on Twitter: @gilly

Speaking on: Luncheon Roundtables (12:30pm-1:45pm)