Ann Marie Sanderlin
- Producer
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Named to The Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the most influential people in the Entertainment Industry under the age
of 35 for her accomplishments, Ann Marie Sanderlin brings a dynamic vision, tenacity, and a wealth of experience to her film projects.
As a Producer and President of Gunn Films, her movies Freaky Friday, Race to Witch Mountain, Bedtime Stories, and College Road Trip has grossed over half a billion dollars worldwide. She was the Executive Director of Disney's Writers program where she was instrumental in discovering and developing new voices. Ann Marie has a passion for female empowered, family-driven films that inspire and have universal appeal.
Sanderlin produced on Freaky Friday for Disney with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in starring roles. This mid-budget family comedy was the highest-grossing Return on Investment of any major motion picture of that year - worldwide! For their investment of just under $20 million, Disney enjoyed over $160,000 in Box Office receipts - domestic. Sanderlin's freshman contribution was so appreciated, her producing credit was voluntarily bumped up by Disney after the first preview scored over 95% approval from a recruited audience. Freaky Friday soundtrack won Sanderlin her first RIAA Gold Record.
Sanderlin's television credits were established by the Disney Channel's Minute Men among several made-for-TV projects in development, as well as feature and half-hour comedy. In her spare time, she consults other industry creatives on story development.
As a Producer and President of Gunn Films, her movies Freaky Friday, Race to Witch Mountain, Bedtime Stories, and College Road Trip has grossed over half a billion dollars worldwide. She was the Executive Director of Disney's Writers program where she was instrumental in discovering and developing new voices. Ann Marie has a passion for female empowered, family-driven films that inspire and have universal appeal.
Sanderlin produced on Freaky Friday for Disney with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in starring roles. This mid-budget family comedy was the highest-grossing Return on Investment of any major motion picture of that year - worldwide! For their investment of just under $20 million, Disney enjoyed over $160,000 in Box Office receipts - domestic. Sanderlin's freshman contribution was so appreciated, her producing credit was voluntarily bumped up by Disney after the first preview scored over 95% approval from a recruited audience. Freaky Friday soundtrack won Sanderlin her first RIAA Gold Record.
Sanderlin's television credits were established by the Disney Channel's Minute Men among several made-for-TV projects in development, as well as feature and half-hour comedy. In her spare time, she consults other industry creatives on story development.