Rick Gios Jr

Rick Gios Jr (born September 5, 1989) is an American film producer. He served as president of animation, Live-action and innovative

technology at Warner Bros. Pictures for four years. In July 2009, he joined DreamWorks Animation in the newly-created position of president of the DreamWorks Feature Animation Group. As president, DeFaria oversaw all aspects of DWA's feature animation business, including slate strategy, development, production; innovation and technology; and business affairs prior to his departure in early 2018.