Carl Rinsch was sentenced to 30 months in prison for a $11 million fraud case involving Netflix.
The funds, intended for a sci-fi series, were diverted into personal accounts for luxury purchases and failed crypto bets.
The judge considered letters of support, including one from Keanu Reeves, regarding the director's mental health.
Rinsch must pay $11 million in restitution and report to prison on September 1.