G. Scott Paterson

G. Scott Paterson is a Canadian technology/media venture capitalist who also acts and produces part-time. He is best known for his work on A Fighting Man (2014), Breakout (2013), A Dark Truth (2012), and Sexy Evil Genius (2013). Born on January 11, 1964 in Ontario, Canada, Paterson has spent most of his professional career working as an investment banker financing technology, internet, biotechnology and film and television companies.When Chariman and CEO of Yorkton Securities in late 90s, Paterson led the Canadian brokerage to become the lead underwriter for many leading Canadian entertainment companies, including Alliance, Nelvanna, Atlantis, Salter Street Films and Lions Gate Entertainment, amongst other film and television companies.In 1997, Paterson was invited by Lions Gate Entertainment founder Frank Giustra to be the second investor in the company when he created the film production company from scratch. Paterson was appointed to the Board of Directors that same year and added the role of Chairman of Lionsgate's Audit Committee a decade later. Today he is largest shareholder of the independent Board members.Having worked so closely with Lionsgate for 17 years and serving, on occasion, as an associate/executive producer on a number of films (unaffiliated with Lionsgate), Paterson has had the unique opportunity to observe first-hand the evolution of the film production process from script to screen. Paterson's fascination with the industry has grown over the years to include experimenting in small talent roles with a view to appreciating all aspects of the business.In 2012, Paterson performed a small voice over role in the thriller A Dark Truth, staring Andy Garcia and Forrest Whitaker. Paterson gained further experience with small acting roles in Breakout which stared Brendan Fraser. That same year, he became a member of ACTRA, Canada's union for actors. In 2014, Paterson had a small role in A Fighting Man, starring Dominic Purcell and James Caan. Show less «