Fred Berger (producer)

3.1. Film Production Career

Berger's career as a film producer spans several years, during which he has been involved in the production of numerous films across different genres. His early works include Road, Movie and Taking Chance, both released in 2009. He continued to produce films such as The Autopsy of Jane Doe and La La Land in 2016. In subsequent years, he produced films like The Mountain Between Us and The Titan in 2017, followed by a busy 2018 with projects such as Honey Boy, The Wolf Hour, Elizabeth Harvest, I Think We're Alone Now, Two Women, Destroyer, and Teen Spirit. His more recent work includes Gretel & Hansel (2020) and A Complete Unknown (2024).

3.2. Partnership at Automatik Entertainment

Since 2016, Fred Berger has served as a partner at Automatik Entertainment, a film production company. In this role, he collaborates with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, overseeing various business activities related to film development and production.

4.1. Representative Work: La La Land

One of Fred Berger's most notable productions is the 2016 musical film La La Land. The film garnered widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. For his work on La La Land, Berger was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and the Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture, both of which he won.

4.2. Other Notable Films

In addition to La La Land, Fred Berger has produced other significant films. These include the horror film The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) and the drama Taking Chance (2009). His work on A Complete Unknown (2024) earned him his second nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture, further solidifying his standing as a prominent producer in Hollywood. Other films he has produced include Road, Movie (2009), The Mountain Between Us (2017), The Titan (2017), Honey Boy (2018), The Wolf Hour (2018), Elizabeth Harvest (2018), I Think We're Alone Now (2018), Two Women (2018), Destroyer (2018), Teen Spirit (2018), and Gretel & Hansel (2020).

4.3. Major Awards and Nominations

Fred Berger has received several major awards and nominations throughout his career as a film producer:

• Academy Awards**
  • Nominated: Academy Award for Best Picture for La La Land (2016)
  • Nominated: Academy Award for Best Picture for A Complete Unknown (2024)
• Golden Globe Awards**
  • Won: Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for La La Land (2016)
• Producers Guild of America Awards**
  • Won: Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture for La La Land (2016)