Avi Lerner is the Chairman and founder of Nu Image, Inc., Millennium Films, and all related companies, boasting an impressive track record of over 350 films to his credit, solidifying his position as one of the most experienced, prolific, and successful independent producers of our time.
Born and raised in Haifa, Israel, Lerner began his career by managing Israel's first drive-in cinema. In 1979, he demonstrated remarkable foresight by anticipating the rapid growth of the home video rental market, which led him to pioneer the largest specialized video distribution company in Israel and become a partner in the country's largest theatrical distribution company.
In 1984, Lerner made his debut as an executive producer on the remake of King Solomon's Mines. He then sold his Israeli company and relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa, where he founded the Nu Metro Entertainment Group. This company's diverse interests included owned-and-operated theaters, a video distribution division representing top studios and independent companies, and a production arm that produced over 60 features, which were distributed worldwide by major studios. Lerner eventually sold Nu Metro to join MGM/United Artists.
In 1992, he made the move to Los Angeles and opened Nu Image, Inc., focusing on production and distribution for the home entertainment market. In 1996, he launched Millennium Films, which is dedicated to producing theatrical motion pictures.
Under the Millennium Films label, Lerner has produced a wide range of successful films, including the Expendables trilogy, Rambo IV, Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, Brooklyn's Finest, and The Mechanic, among others.
