Nicolas Gonda co-founded Tugg, Inc. (www.tugg.com), a web-platform that enables people to choose the films that play in their local theaters and promote their own events. Launched at the 2012 South by Southwest Festival, Tugg empowers audiences nationwide to screen films from its extensive library of studio and independent titles. Tugg has partnered with mainstream and independent exhibitors, boasting a theatrical footprint of over 85% of movie theaters in the United States. As a producer, Mr. Gonda has worked with Terrence Malick on THE TREE OF LIFE and TO THE WONDER. He currently has several projects in various stages of production, including the recent completion of KNIGHT OF CUPS starring Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, & Natalie Portman. He is continuing his work with Mr. Malick, producing his IMAX documentary, THE VOYAGE OF TIME, as well as the upcoming feature WEIGHTLESS set in the Austin music scene whose cast includes Ryan Gosling, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender and Rooney Mara. Mr. Gonda is also a managing partner of Ironwood Entertainment, a development, production and financing company focused on premium independent content for a global audience. Recent titles include Rodrigo Garcia’s THE LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT starring Ewan McGregor and AFTER THE FALL starring Wes Bentley and Jason Isaacs. Mr. Gonda was recently named one of Indiewire’s inaugural “Influencers” and Variety’s “10 Producers to Watch” for his work in the independent film industry. He also serves on the Board of the Austin Film Society.