Christine D'Souza Gelb
Christine D'Souza Gelb | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1984 |
| Occupation | Film executive |
| Organization | 2AM |
| Spouse | |
| Parent(s) | Terence D'Souza Bernadette Gomes |
Christine Esmeralda D'Souza Gelb (born August 6, 1984) is an American film executive who co-founded the studio 2AM with David Hinojosa and Kevin Rowe.
Early life
[edit]Christine Esmeralda D'Souza was born on August 6, 1984, to Terence D'Souza, a neurologist originally from Mumbai, India, and Bernadette Gomes, a New Orleans civil district court judge born in Goa, India.[1][2] She attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, graduating in the class of 2002.[3]
Career
[edit]D'Souza Gelb joined the film production and distribution company Endeavor Content in 2012 as an agent in the company's finance and packaging department. At Endeavor, she sold the distribution rights for several films, including The Farewell (2012), Under the Skin (2013), The Witch (2015), Manchester by the Sea (2016), and Midsommar (2019). She left the company in 2020.[4]
In February 2021, D'Souza Gelb launched the film studio 2AM alongside David Hinojosa and Kevin Rowe as founding partners.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Resurrection | Executive Producer |
| Bodies Bodies Bodies | ||
| 2023 | Earth Mama | |
| Past Lives | ||
| 2024 | Love Me | |
| Little Death | ||
| Omni Loop | ||
| Babygirl | ||
| 2025 | Serious People | |
| TBA | Bushido | Producer |
Personal life
[edit]D'Souza Gelb met her husband, American film director David Gelb, at her office in Los Angeles while they discussed the release of his documentary. The couple was married on October 1, 2016, in New Orleans.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Staff (October 2, 2016). "Christine D'Souza, David Gelb". The New York Times. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Pope, John (July 5, 2019). "Dr. Terence D'Souza, well-known New Orleans neurologist, dead of apparent heart attack". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. Georges Media Group. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Andrew Elkins Day - Christine D'Souza Gelb '02". Isidore Newman School. October 23, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Fleming Jr., Mike (May 5, 2020). "Christine D'Souza Gelb Leaving Endeavor Content". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (February 23, 2021). "Indie Sales Vet Christine D'Souza Gelb Launches Production, Management Shop With David Hinojosa and Kevin Rowe". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 8, 2025.